Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 373
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Akhtankhanov has Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akhtankhanov tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura is trying to push Akhtankhanov away but Akhtankhanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akhtankhanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akhtankhanov.
Asakura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asakura pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asakura throws an elbow but it misses.
Akhtankhanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Akhtankhanov - just one landing. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov tries to bum rush Asakura with a series of wild strikes but Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into Asakura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch but Asakura moves out of range.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Asakura counters with a left and a right that stings Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov swinging wildly here.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asakura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Asakura.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akhtankhanov's hands.
Akhtankhanov misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akhtankhanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asakura scores with a leg kick.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Asakura throws a head kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Asakura counter with a right hand. #T3#
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov looks to clinch
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura moves forwards but Akhtankhanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Asakura with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Asakura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asakura throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Asakura is rocked!
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that has Asakura reeling! Akhtankhanov follows up with more punches and Asakura is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 366 Kaengsaklek v Ekaku
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Chugman throws a lazy uppercut
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asakura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chugman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chugman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chugman throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chugman misses with a shot to the body
and Asakura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman misses with an uppercut
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Chugman tries to clinch up
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Chugman throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Asakura counters with a nice right hand that sends Chugman toppling to the canvas! Chugman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Asakura finish him?!
Chugman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asakura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chugman fails to land the takedown.
Asakura throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
Asakura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Chugman with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chugman wants to clinch
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asakura stuffs the takedown attempt from Chugman. Chugman gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Chugman looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
Chugman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chugman looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.#TD#
Chugman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asakura sprawls well initially but Chugman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chugman wants to take a breather but Asakura is having none of it. #T4#
Asakura is trying to get back to full guard.
Asakura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Chugman manages to pass to mount!
Asakura tries to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
Chugman trying to control but Asakura is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura 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#
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Chugman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chugman misses with a left hand
and Asakura counters with a nice body shot.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman throws a right hand that misses
and Asakura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Chugman.
Asakura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Chugman digs a good hook to Asakura's body.
Kotaro Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chugman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asakura swivels and escapes.
Chugman backing away here, and Asakura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asakura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chugman fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chugman throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chugman misses with a takedown
and Asakura counters with a solid body kick.
Chugman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman tries to clinch but Asakura is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chugman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Chugman tries to clinch
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Chugman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Chugman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Asakura counters with a nice leg kick.
Chugman swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chugman just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Chugman moves into the clinch.#T4#
Chugman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
Chugman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asakura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Chugman in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asakura as Chugman tries to tie him up.
Chugman takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chugman.
Chugman backing away here, and Asakura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chugman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Asakura counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman wants to clinch but Asakura slips to the side#KD2#
and Asakura counters with a nice right hand that sends Chugman toppling to the canvas! Chugman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Asakura finish him?!#ROC2#Chugman is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Chugman is looking to wear down Asakura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chugman shoots in looking for a takedown. Asakura tries to sprawl out of it but Chugman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asakura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asakura replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chugman blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Chugman wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Asakura tries a quick counter leg kick but Chugman is wise to it.
Chugman wants to clinch.
Chugman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Chugman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asakura looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Asakura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Asakura is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chugman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Asakura is trying to escape the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asakura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Asakura holds on to Chugman around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asakura is squirming around, avoiding Chugman's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asakura is trying desperately to improve position.
Chugman lands a big shot there that rocks Asakura but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Asakura wants to try and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Chugman wants to finish this one by submission but Asakura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Chugman.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotaro Asakura!
A very excited looking Kotaro Asakura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 356 Puno v De Leon
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Asakura works the jab nicely.
Bandit looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Asakura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura thows a leg kick but Bandit checks it
and Bandit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Asakura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Bandit misses its intended target.
Bandit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bandit swings widly with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Bandit saw that one coming.
Bandit throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Asakura lands a body shot. #CL2#
Bandit has closed the distance and engaged Asakura in a clinch.
Bandit landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Little Bandit has been cut.
Bandit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bandit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asakura.
Bandit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asakuras head. #T1#
Bandit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Bandit landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bandit jumps guard but Asakura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Asakura wants to stall.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura presses Bandit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Bandit.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bandit slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Bandit jumps guard.
Bandit told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asakura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Bandit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asakura is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bandit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asakura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asakura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bandit has his foot on Asakura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asakura works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandit has a closed guard, preventing Asakura from standing up. #T3#
Asakura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Asakura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asakura has managed to get both his arms back between Bandit's legs - danger averted.
Asakura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bandit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asakura defends it easily.#ES2#
Bandit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Asakura has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bandit.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura cracks Bandit with a nice body shot.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
Bandit misses with a body punch. #T4#
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandit is trying to pull guard but Asakura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandit.
Bandit is struggling to control the position.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Bandit blocks an uppercut.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Asakura.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandit stalling the fight.
Asakura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Asakura defending well as Bandit loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bandit to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Bandit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura cracks Bandit with a good jab.
Asakura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asakura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bandit on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#Bandit is rocked!
Asakura throws an overhand right that drops Bandit like a sack of potatoes! Asakura dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotaro Asakura!
After winning the bout, Kotaro Asakura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 346 Mogh v Pisswater
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asakura throws a head kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Asakura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Akhtankhanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akhtankhanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Asakura, which made it look bad.
Asakura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura 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.
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Asakura.
Asakura ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Asakura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Kotaro Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asakura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asakura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Asakura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akhtankhanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.#CL2#
Akhtankhanov rushes Asakura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura pushes Akhtankhanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Still in the clinch, Akhtankhanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura looking to stall.
Asakura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
Akhtankhanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asakura.
Akhtankhanov taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asakura throws an elbow but misses.
Akhtankhanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Akhtankhanov on the inside.
Asakura lands with a short shot to the head.
Asakura lands a hook that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Asakura digs a right hand into Akhtankhanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akhtankhanov's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akhtankhanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
Stalling in the clinch from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with some punches.
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asakura or not.
Asakura misses with the head strike. #T3#
Akhtankhanov lands with a left to the head.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asakura lands a left hand.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akhtankhanovs head.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Akhtankhanov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Akhtankhanov tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Akhtankhanov drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Akhtankhanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asakura is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Asakura decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Akhtankhanov, up you get!
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akhtankhanov cracks Asakura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Asakura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Akhtankhanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asakura but Asakura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aslanbek Akhtankhanov.
Asakura with the inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov throws a head kick that misses.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akhtankhanov. That did some damage!
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov throws a head kick that misses.
Akhtankhanov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kotaro Asakura's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Asakura.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akhtankhanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asakura misses with an uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Asakura thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asakura.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura throws a series of punches but Akhtankhanov moves out of range. #CL2#
Akhtankhanov has closed the distance and engaged Asakura in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akhtankhanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asakura under the eye.#T1#
Asakura connects with a high kick.
Asakura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asakura has time to react.#ROC2#Asakura is rocked!
A head kick by Akhtankhanov - that's a beauty! Asakura is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Akhtankhanov can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
A very excited looking Aslanbek Akhtankhanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 341
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Asakura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rahamies has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asakura checks a low kick from Rahamies.
As Rahamies backs off Asakura throws a huge counter combo but Rahamies manages to avoid it all.
Asakura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rahamies can pounce on him.
Asakura lands a right hook to the body.
Rahamies throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asakura feints and then cracks Rahamies's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahamies down.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Rahamies. #CL2#
Asakura clinches. #BC#
Rahamies breaks from the clinch.
Rahamies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asakura. Asakura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rahamies throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Rahamies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura lands a leg kick that knocks Rahamies off balance momentarily.
Rahamies circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahamies circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Rahamies tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahamies comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rahamies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body.
Rahamies moves out of range of the leg kick from Asakura.#T1#
Asakura throws a right and a left that Rahamies avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rahamies.
Asakura tries a quick counter leg kick but Rahamies is wise to it.
Rahamies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Rahamies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asakura slips a straight right by Rahamies.
Good standup being displayed there by Asakura as he connects with a hook.
Rahamies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura misses the jab.
Asakura throws a right and a left that Rahamies avoids nicely.
Rahamies circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahamies scores with a jab.
Asakura connects with a right hand. Rahamies shakes it off.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Rahamies swinging wildly here. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Rahamies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asakura lands a jab to the head.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Rahamies lands a nice looking body shot.
Rahamies throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Rahamies misses.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahamies takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura lands a lovely overhand right.
Rahamies misses with a double jab.
Rahamies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
Rahamies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!
Asakura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahamies lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rahamies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
A low kick lands for Asakura.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rahamies. That did some damage!
Rahamies misses with a wild combination.
Asakura scores with a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick from Asakura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rahamies throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rahamies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asakura throws out a leg kick but Rahamies moves out of range and Asakura only half commits.
Rahamies with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Rahamies moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Rahamies checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asakura staying out of range there.
A cross from Rahamies lands.#T4#
Asakura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rahamies throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Rahamies wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asakura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rahamies counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asakura tried to score with a low kick but Rahamies checks it.
Rahamies tried to score with a low kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Rahamies misses with a double jab.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahamies.
Rahamies gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rahamies lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Rahamies lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rahamies is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Rahamies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rahamies takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Ilari Rahamies will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Asakura.
Rahamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rahamies counter with a right hand.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Rahamies's side.
Rahamies throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asakura on the side of the head.
Asakura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rahamies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asakura scrambles back to his feet.
Rahamies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asakura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Rahamies.
Rahamies fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asakura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick lands for Rahamies.
Rahamies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Rahamies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rahamies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rahamies connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Rahamies moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Rahamies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rahamies lands a head shot.
Rahamies shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asakura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rahamies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rahamies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahamies.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Asakura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rahamies appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rahamies. Asakura shrugs it off though.
Rahamies lands a jab to Asakura's midsection.
Asakura slips a jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahamies checks a leg kick.
Asakura throws a hook but Rahamies blocks it.
Rahamies thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rahamies misses with a body kick.
Asakura takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asakura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Asakura misses with a wild body shot.
Ilari Rahamies is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahamies throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Rahamies lands a leg kick that knocks Asakura off balance momentarily.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Rahamies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rahamies!
Asakura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahamies throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
Rahamies fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura with a nice calf kick.
Rahamies misses with a looping left.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asakura throws a low kick but Rahamies moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rahamies doesn't seem phased though.
Rahamies slips under a jab from Asakura.
Asakura throws a low kick but Rahamies moves out of range easily. #T3#
Asakura checks a low kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura avoids a kick to the body.
Asakura scores with a jab. Rahamies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahamies explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good exchange - Rahamies coming out on top.
Rahamies's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rahamies duly obliges.
Rahamies throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahamies throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura flicks out a counter leg kick but Rahamies steps away.
Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Asakura rushes Rahamies and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rahamiess head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Asakura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Rahamies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asakura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rahamies's defenses.
Rahamies working aggressively here. #T4#
Asakura effectively controlling the action here.
Rahamies digs a right hand underneath Asakura's ribcage. Asakura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rahamies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahamies.
Rahamies scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Rahamies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahamies throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Rahamies throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rahamies moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Rahamies on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick from Rahamies, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Rahamies.
Rahamies staying out of range there.
Rahamies throws a right hand that Asakura ducks under and follows up with a left that Asakura also avoids with ease.
Asakura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Asakura throws a low kick but Rahamies moves out of range easily.
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 Ilari Rahamies will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rahamies. Rahamies circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kotaro Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rahamies missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rahamies has time to react.
Rahamies lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asakura at a distance.
Rahamies misses with a low kick as Asakura jumps back.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura throws out a counter right but Rahamies avoids it with no problem.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Rahamies.
Asakura flicks out a counter leg kick but Rahamies steps away.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Asakura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Asakura.
Asakura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura misses with a straight left.
Asakura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahamies is looking for a counter combo.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahamies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Rahamies. That snapped Asakura's head back.
Rahamies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahamies throws a big counter combination but Asakura scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Rahamies connects with a nice looking jab.
Rahamies wants to slow Asakura down by chopping away at his legs.
Asakura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahamies's sensitive parts.
Asakura is looking to score with low kicks.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahamies scores with a leg kick.
Rahamies digs a good hook to Asakura's body.
Asakura drops his hands momentarily and Rahamies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rahamies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rahamies walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asakura.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahamies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rahamies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahamies stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asakura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Rahamies fakes the leg kick and cracks Asakura in the body.
Rahamies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asakura under the eye.
Rahamies is looking to land body kicks.
Rahamies scores with a decent looking hook.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura scores with a jab.
Rahamies lands a leg kick that knocks Asakura off balance momentarily.
Rahamies jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rahamies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahamies stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asakura.
Rahamies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asakura is looking to slow Rahamies down with leg kicks.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Rahamies slips the punch.
Asakura throws the kick towards the body but Rahamies avoids it.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Rahamies saw that one coming.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asakura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Rahamies slips the punch.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Rahamies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rahamies moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rahamies drops his hands momentarily and Asakura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rahamies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rahamies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahamies just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Rahamies cracks Asakura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahamies throws a good cross that connects.
Rahamies's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahamies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahamies with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura scores with a hook to the body. Rahamies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asakura swings for the body but Rahamies moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rahamies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rahamies takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rahamies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahamies connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rahamies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Rahamies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rahamies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Rahamies lands a high kick!
Rahamies lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahamies scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Rahamies misses.
Rahamies misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rahamies doesn't seem phased though.
Asakura wants to land a leg kick but Rahamies is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ilari Rahamies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rahamies, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 332 Zahedi vs Okongwu
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Asakura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good exchange - Asakura coming out on top.
Asakura throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Mogh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Asakura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mogh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mogh lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Asakura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asakura tries to roll over but Mogh keeps him under control.
Asakura has hold of Mogh's hands but Mogh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Asakura wants to improve his position but Mogh is controlling well. #SUB#
Mogh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Asakura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mogh is taking a breather. Asakura 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.
Asakura controlling the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asakura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Asakura is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mogh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asakura is trying to control but can't.
Mogh throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Asakura to regain full guard.
Mogh throws a big right hand that misses.
Mogh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mogh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mogh throwing strikes but missing.
Asakura controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asakura misses with a right hand
letting Mogh counter with a right hand.
Asakura lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Worf Mogh has been cut.
A jab lands there for Asakura.
Mogh misses with a double jab.
Asakura throws out a counter right but Mogh avoids it with no problem.
Mogh defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mogh counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Asakura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mogh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asakura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3##KD#
Mogh bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Asakura! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Asakura is rocked!
Mogh is in close to Asakura's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Asakura is still in real trouble! Can Mogh finish him?
Mogh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Asakura working a defensive guard but Mogh manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Mogh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asakura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mogh takes a little break here. Asakura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Asakura seems to have recovered his senses.
Mogh lands a strong strike to the head of Asakura. That's dazed him! Mogh looking to finish here. Asakura is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mogh lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
Our winner, Worf Mogh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 321 Brown vs Perkele
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Ostrowski throws a leg kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ostrowski has time to react.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Ostrowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asakura counters with a leg kick.
Ostrowski throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Ostrowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Ostrowski.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ostrowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Ostrowski - just one landing.
Asakura lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick from Ostrowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Asakura blocks the low kick.
Asakura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Agnieszka Ostrowski has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Asakura has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Asakura.
Asakura blocking some punches.
Asakura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asakura stalling in the clinch but Ostrowski improves position.
Asakura lands a left hand.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Asakura lands a left hand.
Ostrowski working aggressively here.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asakura blocks an elbow strike from Ostrowski.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Ostrowski 's eye.
Ostrowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ostrowski throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ostrowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Ostrowski trying to land knees to the body.
Ostrowski blocking some punches.
Ostrowski throws an elbow that misses.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Ostrowski in his tracks for a moment.
Ostrowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostrowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ostrowski tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Asakura. #BC2#
Ostrowski manages to break the clinch.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ostrowski throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Ostrowski's head but Ostrowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick which misses Asakura's front leg but catches the back leg as Asakura tries to avoid it.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Ostrowski's side.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asakura connects with a high kick.
Ostrowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Asakura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ostrowski misses with a body kick.
Ostrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asakura looks to land a body kick but Ostrowski moved away.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ostrowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asakura checks a leg kick nicely.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
Asakura connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Ostrowski is rocked!
Asakura throws a leg kick which misses Ostrowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Ostrowski tries to avoid it.
Ostrowski throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Asakura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura defending well as Ostrowski loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ostrowski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A lazy left from Asakura finds it's target.
Ostrowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Asakura finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Agnieszka Ostrowski's cut even more.
Asakura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asakura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Ostrowski. That snapped Asakura's head back. #CL#
Asakura clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Asakura manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ostrowski.
Ostrowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Asakura blocks an elbow strike from Ostrowski.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Ostrowski tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura.
Ostrowski avoids the elbow strike from Asakura, against the cage.
Ostrowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Asakura has double underhooks.
Asakura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ostrowskis head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Ostrowski fails to land.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Ostrowski in his tracks for a moment.
Ostrowski blocks an elbow strike from Asakura. #T4#
Ostrowski trying to land knees to the body.
Ostrowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura lands a hook that snaps the head of Ostrowski backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
A head punch on the inside from Ostrowski fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Asakura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ostrowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Ostrowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ostrowski.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Asakura on the inside.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ostrowski misses with a body punch.
Ostrowski throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asakura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ostrowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asakura blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Agnieszka Ostrowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Asakura wants to slow Ostrowski down by chopping away at his legs.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asakura.
Ostrowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Ostrowski.
Asakura walks into a stiff left hand from Ostrowski.
Good standup being displayed there by Ostrowski as he connects with a hook.
Ostrowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asakura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The fighters circling - Ostrowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asakura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ostrowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Asakura's head.
Ostrowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura lands a head shot.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ostrowski.
Ostrowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Asakura steps away.
Asakura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ostrowski cracks Asakura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ostrowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Nice defenses there by Ostrowski.
Asakura staying out of range there.
A big left from Ostrowski misses. #T1#
Asakura connects with a right hand. Ostrowski shakes it off.
Asakura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Ostrowski.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ostrowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asakura checks the leg kick.
Ostrowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asakura.
Ostrowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asakura lands a head shot.
Asakura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Ostrowski.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ostrowski.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?
Asakura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Ostrowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ostrowski slips under a jab from Asakura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostrowski misses with a straight right.
Ostrowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Asakura.#T2#
Asakura scores with a jab.#CUT#The cut above Agnieszka Ostrowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Asakura looks to land a body kick but Ostrowski moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ostrowski. That's going to slow Asakura down.
Ostrowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asakura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ostrowski thinking.
Asakura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ostrowski tries to score with a low kick but Asakura moves his leg out of the way.
Asakura slips under a jab from Ostrowski.
Asakura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ostrowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Ostrowski slips under a jab from Asakura.
Asakura slips under a jab.
Ostrowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ostrowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ostrowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Ostrowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Ostrowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kotaro Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asakura lands a damaging elbow.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ostrowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Ostrowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Asakura has double underhooks.
Asakura is leaning against Ostrowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asakura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ostrowski has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ostrowski has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Ostrowski working aggressively here.
Ostrowski misses with some punches.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura blocking some punches.
Ostrowski throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Ostrowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab lands there for Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura blocks a leg kick.
Asakura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ostrowski is able to avoid easily.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#Agnieszka Ostrowski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Asakura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asakura lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Kotaro Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Ostrowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostrowski throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Ostrowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ostrowski's elbow.
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 Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Agnieszka Ostrowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ostrowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Ostrowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ostrowski misses with a low kick.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ostrowski throws a series of punches but Asakura avoids them all with ease.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ostrowski thumps Asakura with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Asakura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ostrowski.
Asakura lands a really nice looking cross but Ostrowski seems unphased.
Ostrowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
A left lands for Asakura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Ostrowski tenderised Asakura's leg. Asakura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ostrowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ostrowski throws a low kick, looking for Asakura's leg but Asakura calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ostrowski misses the target.
Ostrowski throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Asakura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Ostrowski circles away.
Good exchange - Asakura coming out on top.
Asakura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ostrowski looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Ostrowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ostrowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Ostrowski misses its intended target.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ostrowski.
Ostrowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ostrowski throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asakura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 lazy left from Ostrowski finds it's target.
Ostrowski misses with a hook.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ostrowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ostrowski.
Asakura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Asakura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ostrowski with a nice calf kick.
Asakura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kotaro Asakura!
An out of breath Kotaro Asakura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1068 Danger vs Dodgers II
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Carrillo-Moreno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asakura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carrillo-Moreno somewhat.
Carrillo-Moreno checks the leg kick.
Carrillo-Moreno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asakura is out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks a jab.
Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura swings for the body but Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asakura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carrillo-Moreno somewhat.
An inside leg kick from Asakura misses.
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura connects with the punch.
Carrillo-Moreno tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asakura tests Carrillo-Moreno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carrillo-Moreno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asakura.#T1#
Asakura stuffs the takedown attempt from Carrillo-Moreno. Carrillo-Moreno gets slowly back to his feet.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
Asakura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. Asakura tries to sprawl out of it but Carrillo-Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asakura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asakura connects with a leg kick.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in and drives through. Asakura sprawls well.
Carrillo-Moreno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asakura throws a shot to the body.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asakura connects with a single shot there.
Carrillo-Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Asakura. #T2#
Carrillo-Moreno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura sizes up Carrillo-Moreno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carrillo-Moreno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Carrillo-Moreno is rocked!
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Carrillo-Moreno is still on wobbly legs! Can Asakura finish him?
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asakura defends it nicely.
Carrillo-Moreno tries for a takedown but Asakura circles away easily
and Asakura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carrillo-Moreno seems to have recovered his senses.
Carrillo-Moreno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A lazy left from Carrillo-Moreno finds it's target.
No luck for Carrillo-Moreno with that takedown attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks a head kick by Asakura.
Asakura scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Carrillo-Moreno or perhaps it was just good defense by Asakura, which made it look bad. #T3#
Asakura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carrillo-Moreno looks winded!
Carrillo-Moreno throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Carrillo-Moreno looks for a takedown but Asakura sprawls well.
Asakura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carrillo-Moreno's sensitive parts.
Kotaro Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a takedown attempt - Asakura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carrillo-Moreno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Carrillo-Moreno's side.
Asakura lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Carrillo-Moreno falls backwards - clearly groggy! Asakura dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotaro Asakura!
Kotaro Asakura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 303 Greene vs De Geno
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruth shoots in for a double leg but Asakura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asakura on the side of the head. #TD#
Kruth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kruth lands in his opponent's guard.

Asakura kicks Kruth off and gets to his feet.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
Kruth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Kruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Asakura was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kruth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kruth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Asakura for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Asakura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asakura can't keep his opponent in guard - Kruth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Asakura wants to improve his position but Kruth is controlling well.
Kruth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asakura is staying active underneath Kruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Asakura trying to hold on to Kruth's head to control him but Kruth postures up.
Asakura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kruth trying to mount his opponent but Asakura defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kruth trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Asakura is trying to maintain the position but Kruth is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kruth controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kruth scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kruth prevents Asakura from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Kruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Asakura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kruth is trying to control. Asakura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kruth is trying for a kimura here. Asakura looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kruth wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Asakura cracks Akhtankhanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab to the body
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asakura there as he acknowledges the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Asakura.
Asakura is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Asakura looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Asakura walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov cracks Asakura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target. #T2#
Akhtankhanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Asakura saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a combination
and Asakura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Asakura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asakura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asakura tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asakura has time to react.
Asakura throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Asakura feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asakura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Akhtankhanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akhtankhanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Asakura moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Asakura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Asakura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asakura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov tries to break free but Asakura pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura lands a nice shot to the body.
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Asakura tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Asakura tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the head.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura misses with some punches. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akhtankhanov counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
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 Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Akhtankhanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Asakura has Akhtankhanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Akhtankhanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Asakura won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Akhtankhanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Asakura up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Akhtankhanov 's eye. #T1#
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has been cut.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside.
Asakura lands with a short shot to the head.
Asakura lands with a right to the head.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Akhtankhanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Asakura has double underhooks.
Kotaro Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura prevents Akhtankhanov from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Asakura. #T2##BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura works the jab nicely.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
Asakura scoring well with a low kick there.
Asakura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Asakura blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Asakura defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asakura with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Asakura.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target. #CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akhtankhanov is trying to push Asakura away but Asakura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Asakura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akhtankhanov.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Asakura.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Asakura struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aslanbek Akhtankhanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Akhtankhanov stalks Asakura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asakura's face. Asakura staggers backwards, shaken.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Asakura as he checks the leg kick.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura scores with a punch to the head.
Akhtankhanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akhtankhanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Asakura's front leg but catches the back leg as Asakura tries to avoid it.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akhtankhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
and Asakura counters with a nice body kick.
Asakura jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Akhtankhanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Akhtankhanov sees coming a mile off.
Asakura closes the distance but Akhtankhanov moves to the side
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura clobbers Akhtankhanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asakura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asakura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asakura. Asakura obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Asakura blocks a low kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akhtankhanov can do to turn this around?
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asakura drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asakura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura throws a right hand that Akhtankhanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Akhtankhanov also avoids with ease.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asakura.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
Asakura tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov is having none of it. #T3#
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Asakura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asakura counters with an outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asakura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back to recover.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Asakura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Asakura tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Asakura forces Akhtankhanov back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Asakura - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura lands with a hook. Akhtankhanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asakura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asakura wants to clinch
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Asakura jumps back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 283 Thorn vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Asakura walks into a straight right hand from Big Mouth.
Asakura needs to keep his hands up - Big Mouth had a free shot at his head there.
Big Mouth with the inside leg kick.
Asakura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Big Mouth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asakura doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Big Mouth.
Asakura throws a solid leg kick but Big Mouth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asakura.
Big Mouth cracks Asakura with a good jab.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth backing away here, and Asakura unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Big Mouth looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Asakura blocks a head kick by Big Mouth.
Asakura throws a jab when Big Mouth was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big Mouth jabs Asakura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Asakura moves forwards but Big Mouth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asakura misses with a hook. Big Mouth ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Big Mouth misses with a kick to the body.
Asakura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Asakura - just one landing.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Asakura has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Big Mouth.
Asakura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big Mouth.
Asakura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura throws a low kick, looking for Big Mouth's leg but Big Mouth calmly moves out of range.
Big Mouth tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asakura scores with a punch to the head.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Big Mouth knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Big Mouth is rocked!
Big Mouth tries to land a front kick but Asakura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oh Big Mouth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura throws a jab when Big Mouth was well out of range.
Asakura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Big Mouth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asakura scrambles back to his feet.
Big Mouth seems to have got his legs back now.
Big Mouth throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.
Big Mouth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Big Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
Asakura misses with a body kick.
Big Mouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Big Mouth ducks down to avoid it.
Big Mouth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asakura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Big Mouth swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut.
Asakura throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Big Mouth - just one landing.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asakura walks into a jab.
Big Mouth dips to his left and cracks Asakura with an uppercut!
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick.
Big Mouth lands a nice looking body shot.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Big Mouth - that will leave a mark!
Big Mouth throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected.
Big Mouth lands a front kick.
Big Mouth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Asakura sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Big Mouth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.
Big Mouth lands with a right hand.
Asakura walks into a straight right hand from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Big Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Big Mouth works Asakura's body with a nice hook.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Big Mouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth misses with a straight right.
Asakura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Big Mouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Big Mouth lands with a nice body punch.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Big Mouth. #T4#
Asakura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Big Mouth. Big Mouth obviously looking to wear him down.
Big Mouth misses with a hook.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Big Mouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Big Mouth throws a good cross that connects.
Big Mouth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asakura's hands.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Big Mouth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Big Mouth avoids the head kick by Asakura.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands a body shot.
Big Mouth slips a straight right by Asakura.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Big Mouth slips the punch.
Asakura swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth scores with a nice head shot.
Big Mouth jabs Asakura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Big Mouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.
Big Mouth is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a double jab.
Big Mouth tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Asakura manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asakura misses the jab.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asakura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Big Mouth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asakura.
Big Mouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asakura can do to turn this around?
Big Mouth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Big Mouth finds it's target.
Jab from Asakura.
A big right from Big Mouth misses.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Big Mouth is out of range.
Asakura throws a low kick, looking for Big Mouth's leg but Big Mouth calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Mouth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asakura.
Big Mouth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Asakura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asakura works the jab nicely.
Asakura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Big Mouth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asakura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
It seemed like Asakura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Big Mouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Big Mouth lands a right hook to the body.
Big Mouth connects with a leg kick.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Mouth throws a lazy body kick
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asakura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Big Mouth.
Yasha Big Mouth is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura punishes Big Mouth's body with a nice straight punch.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
Big Mouth avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Big Mouth misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Mouth lands with a nice body kick.
Big Mouth scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asakura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloppy strikes from Asakura. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Asakura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Big Mouth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Big Mouth misses with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a nice body shot.
Asakura throws a shot to the body.
Asakura checks a low kick from Big Mouth.
Asakura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Big Mouth throws a body kick that misses
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Big Mouth moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Big Mouth punishes Asakura's body with a nice straight punch.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Mouth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asakura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asakura catches Big Mouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Big Mouth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Asakura eats them both and turns towards Big Mouth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Big Mouth throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands with a straight right. Asakura didn't see that one coming.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Big Mouth looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Big Mouth looks up at the clock. Bad move! Asakura lands a right hand from hell, dropping Big Mouth. Asakura pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotaro Asakura!
A very excited looking Kotaro Asakura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 274 Okungwu vs Temidare
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Petit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Petit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Asakura there.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Petit has Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Petit blocks an uppercut.
Petit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asakura is defending well for now.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Petit throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land.
Asakura wants to get back to striking at distance but Petit won't allow it.
Asakura works on Petit's body with a couple of short punches.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Asakura is trying to push Petit away but Petit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petit throws a head punch that misses.
Petit misses with some punches.
Petit tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura is trying to break free.#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petit wants to clinch.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petit was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asakura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petit doesn't seem bothered though.
Petit cracks Asakura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asakura slips a straight right by Petit.#T2#
Asakura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petit's head.
Petit takes one on the button.
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petit's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Petit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petit lands a nice shot to the body.
Petit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asakura clobbers Petit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asakura slips a straight right by Petit.
Asakura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petit just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Petit lands a really nice looking cross but Asakura seems unphased.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petit connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura.
Petit scoring well with a low kick there.
Asakura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petit swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Petit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.#CL2#
Petit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but Asakura blocks with his arms.
Petit lands a shoulder strike.
Asakura lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Petit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Asakura takes a swing at Petit's ribcage but misses.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Petit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petit wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Petit throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Asakura lunges at Petit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petit's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asakura. That's going to slow Petit down.
Petit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Petit.
Asakura tests Petit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Petit is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asakura. That did some damage!
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 Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Asakura thumps Petit with a low kick.
Petit is looking to clinch.
As Petit backs away, Asakura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.#CL#
Asakura rushes Petit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asakura can't break the clinch.
Asakura throws an elbow that misses.
Asakura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petit.
Asakura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Asakura blocks it.
Petit lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Jean Luc Petit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petit misses with some punches.
Petit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Petit breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Petit darts in and clinches Asakura up against the cage.
Petit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asakura is keeping busy.#BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura connects with a body shot.
Petit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crunch! Petit slams his shin into Asakura's torso.
Petit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asakura.
Petit moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petit.
Petit lands a nice hook to Asakura's body. Asakura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Petit walks into a stiff left hand from Asakura.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Petit blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Asakura, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petit misses the jab.
Petit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petit takes one on the button.
Asakura jabs Petit right on the nose. Petit blinks but takes it well.
Petit throws a leg kick
and Asakura counters with a nice leg kick.
Petit misses with a hook.
Asakura scores with a nice strike.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Asakura duly obliges.
Asakura takes a swing at Petit's ribcage but misses.
Asakura slips a jab from Petit.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Petit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petit's sensitive parts. #T3#
Asakura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petit defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Kotaro Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura tests Petit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petit.
Petit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asakura. Asakura obviously looking to wear him down.
Petit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura scores with a shot to the body.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Asakura misses
and Petit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asakura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petit.
Petit lands an overhand right.#T4#
Petit looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Asakura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petit throws a lazy body kick
and Asakura counters with a good, hard body kick but Petit shrugs it off.
Petit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura misses with a looping right.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Petit sees coming a mile off.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Petit knows he should have avoided that one.
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Petit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petit throws a front kick aimed at Asakura's knee but Asakura avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Asakura blocks the leg kick.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Petit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petit thuds a left hand into Asakura's body.
Petit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petit avoids the head kick by Asakura.
Petit avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Petit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
A little jabbing left from Petit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Petit does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Petit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but Asakura blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land.
Petit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Petit fails to land.
Petit tries a knee to the head but Asakura blocks it.
Petit tries to land knees in the clinch but Asakura avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Petit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petit swings wildly with an uppercut but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petit lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Petit.
Petit blocks an uppercut.
Asakura is trying to force a seperation but Petit has the dominant position.
A short right from Petit on the inside. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura staying out of range there.
Petit tries to score with a low kick but Asakura moves his leg out of the way.
Jean Luc Petit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Petit.
Asakura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petit's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petit looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Petit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Petit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petit.
Asakura backing away here, and Petit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petit drops his hands momentarily and Asakura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petit.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asakura scores with a sloppy right hand. Petit should have avoided that one. #T3#
Petit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
Asakura tried to counter with a leg kick but Petit avoided it.
Asakura lands with a shot to the body.
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Petit saw that one coming.
Petit misses with a leg kick
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Petit throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petit misses with a right hand
and Petit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Asakura.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Asakura misses with a hook.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#It looks like Kotaro Asakura 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!
Petit tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Petit stalling in the clinch but Asakura improves position.
Petit trying to land knees to the body.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petit misses with a knee to the head.
Petit throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asakura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asakura misses with a kick to the body.
Asakura lands a slapping body shot.
Petit misses with an uppercut
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Petit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asakura, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: DMMA 268 Klimenko vs Kersikov
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruth.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Asakura. No joy for Kruth on that attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Kruth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Asakura swings for the body but Kruth moves out of range.
Kruth misses with a straight left.
Kruth shoots in but Asakura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asakura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruth.
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Kruth's side.
Asakura works Kruth's body with a nice hook.
Asakura scores with a head kick.
Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown. Asakura tries to sprawl out of it but Kruth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asakura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kruth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asakura defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura here.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asakura keeps working. #SUB#
Kruth is trying to work for a kimura but Asakura is defending well.
Kruth is looking to advance position but Asakura won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruth controlling the pace.
Kruth passes to full mount!
Kruth looking to control but Asakura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asakura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kruth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kruth landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kruth tries to control but Asakura wriggling away.
Asakura is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kruth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asakura is looking to escape. #SUB#
Kruth has hold of Asakura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Asakura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Kruth looking for a guillotine from mount but Asakura is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kruth wants to control the pace but Asakura is squirming around nicely.
Kruth controlling the pace for now.
Asakura is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kruth is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Asakura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Asakura shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruth trying to control but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jorgen Kruth 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##TD#
Asakura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kruth to score an easy takedown into full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Asakura manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Asakura scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asakura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kruth is working for takedown but Asakura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Asakura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth wants to take the fight to the mat but Asakura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Asakura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Asakura has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kruth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Asakura takes a swing at Kruth's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Asakura connects with a right hand. Kruth shakes it off.
Kruth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asakura swivels and escapes.
Asakura thuds his right hand into Kruth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asakura lunges at Kruth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruth's hand.
Asakura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kruth.
Asakura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Kruth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asakura's half guard.

Asakura has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kruth is on him like a limpet, forcing Asakura back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruth shoots in but no luck this time.
Kruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kruth fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick from Asakura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kruth doesn't seem phased though.#TD#
Kruth scores with a takedown into Asakura's guard.
Kruth looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Kruth is pushing down on Asakura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asakura is fighting to maintain full guard but Kruth has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kruth is trying to control. Asakura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruth prevents Asakura from standing back up. #SUB#
Kruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kruth seems to be working for a kimura but Asakura defends the submission attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kruth is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asakura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruth. #SUB#
Kruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruth.
Asakura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jorgen Kruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura clobbers Kruth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruth fails with the takedown
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruth shoots and misses
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asakura but Asakura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kruth lunges at Asakura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asakura's hand.
Asakura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asakura's waist but Asakura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kruth off to one side. #TD#
Kruth is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asakura's half guard.
Asakura is looking to escape.#T1#
Asakura tries to kick Kruth off in order to stand up. Kruth Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kruth trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Kruth prevents Asakura from escaping the position.
Kruth taking a break here but Asakura is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Kruth is working for a kimura but Asakura is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Kruth is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Asakura wants to get back to his feet.
Asakura is staying active underneath Kruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Kruth works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kruth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kruth takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Kruth has managed to slip his arm under Asakura's chin. This could be all over... yep, Asakura is tapping out! Submission win for Kruth.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth 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: DMMA 258 Wasselach vs Evans
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petit.
Petit throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Petit misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Petit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asakura lands a really nice looking cross but Petit seems unphased.
Petit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petit's head backwards.
Petit wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Asakura.
Some bone on bone action there as Asakura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asakura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petit just manages to avoid it.
Asakura swings for the body but Petit moves out of range.
Asakura throws a shot to the body.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Asakura catches Petit right on the button with a cross.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petit.
Petit throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Petit scores with a nice right hand.
Asakura avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petit tries a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Petit's shoulder, as Petit tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura punishes Petit's body with a nice straight punch.
Petit throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asakura.
Asakura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petit.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Petit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petit.
Petit doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petit throws a leg kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura misses with a looping right.
Asakura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petit at a distance.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura cracks Petit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asakura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petit tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asakura lands with a shot to the body.
Asakura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asakura.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Petit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Petit moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Petit takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Petit instigates a clinch.
Petit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petit working aggressively here.
Petit scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Petit misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petit connects with the punch.
Asakura avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Petit takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Petit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asakura misses with a wild body shot.
Petit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asakura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Petit moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Asakura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Petit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Asakura tries to keep at a distance but Petit has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Petit.
Asakura managing to block the knees to the body from Petit.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Petit is controlling him.#BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura. #T4#
Asakura lands an overhand right.
Petit stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Petit.
Petit lands a jab to Asakura's midsection.
Petit throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Petit manages to avoid it.
Asakura throws a head kick but Petit moves out of range.
Petit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Petit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petit lands with a good body shot.
Petit ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit misses with a body shot.
Petit is looking to score with low kicks.
Asakura looks to score with a jab to the body but Petit is just out of range.
Asakura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kotaro Asakura'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#
Petit misses with a shot to the body
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petit. Petit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Petit misses with a straight right.
Petit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asakura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asakura connects with a jab.
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Petit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petit swings widly with a right hand
and Asakura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petit counters with a left to the body.
Good exchange - Asakura coming out on top.
Petit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Asakura blocks a low kick nicely.
Asakura takes a swing at Petit's ribcage but misses.
Petit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petit throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petit. #CL2#
Petit clinches with his opponent.
Petit misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Petit.
Asakura cracks Petit with a nice body shot.
Petit misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Asakura.
Petit misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Petit. #T2#
A big left from Petit misses.
Petit is looking to slow Asakura down with leg kicks.
Petit throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Petit fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
Kotaro Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Petit off the cage and back into range.
Petit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petit misses with a straight right.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petit moves away.
Asakura with a hook.
Petit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Asakura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petit.
Petit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petit throws a low kick, looking for Asakura's leg but Asakura calmly moves out of range.
Petit wants to slow Asakura down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Petit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petit misses with a straight right.
Petit misses with a jab to the body
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Petit.
Petit takes one to the chin there.
Asakura dips to his left and cracks Petit with an uppercut!
A low kick from Petit misses
and Asakura counters with a good low kick that Petit was not able to check.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
Petit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Petit misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petit 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.
Asakura's corner calls for a 1-2. Asakura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asakura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Petit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Asakura misses its target.#T4#
Petit throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Petit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petit misses with a head kick.
Asakura jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petit tries to clinch up.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura scores with a nice strike.
Petit staying out of range there.
Petit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petit blocks a jab.
Asakura lands with a hook. Petit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kotaro Asakura's cut.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura lands a leg kick that knocks Petit off balance momentarily.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Petit looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Petit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asakura lands with a shot to the body.
Petit tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Petit clinches up against the cage.
Petit is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Petit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petit has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petit checks a low kick from Asakura.#T1#
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Petit moved out of range.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asakura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petit to score with a decent uppercut.
Petit missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Petit. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Petit misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petit.
Asakura throws a right hand that Petit ducks under and follows up with a left that Petit also avoids with ease.
Petit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asakura cracks a nice hook into Petit's ribs.
Petit throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petit doesn't seem bothered though.
Jean Luc Petit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petit slips a jab from Asakura.
Petit throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a right hand to the body.
Asakura lands a lovely overhand right.
Petit tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petit can do to turn this around?
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Petit moved out of range.
Petit throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura throws the left hand but Petit avoids the punch easily.
And Petit responds with a good body kick, but Asakura manages to step out the way in time.
Petit misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Asakura throws a hook but Petit blocks it.
Asakura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asakura throws a leg kick which misses Petit's front leg but catches the back leg as Petit tries to avoid it.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Petit coming out on top.
Petit misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Petit throws a front kick aimed at Asakura's knee but Asakura avoids it well.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Petit manages to avoid it.
Asakura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jab by Petit.
Petit throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Petit moved away.
Asakura cracks Petit with an open hand slap.
Petit throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Petit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Asakura lands a nice shot that snaps Petit's head back.
Petit is looking to clinch.
Asakura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asakura checks it well.
Petit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asakura. #T4#
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Petit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petit tries to work over Asakura's front leg with a kick but Asakura checks it.
Petit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asakura finds it's way round the side to connect with Petit's head.
Asakura goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Petit moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Petit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asakura!
Decent striking displayed by Asakura there.
Petit misses with a looping right.
As Petit backs away, Asakura returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Asakura.
Petit avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Petit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asakura, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 243 Bleak vs Roll
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Asakura throws a combination that misses
letting Karumaa counter with a right hand.
Karumaa throws a leg kick
and Asakura counters with a thumping low kick.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Karumaa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Karumaa.
Karumaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura dips to his left and cracks Karumaa with an uppercut!
Karumaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karumaa scrambles back to his feet.
Asakura misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
letting Karumaa counter with a right hand.
Asakura cracks Karumaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Karumaa.
Karumaa walks into a left hand.
Karumaa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karumaa throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
Karumaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karumaa thuds a left hand into Asakura's body.
Asakura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karumaa can pounce on him. #T1#
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Karumaa.
Karumaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asakura.
Karumaa throws a head kick that misses
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karumaa. That's going to slow Asakura down.
Karumaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karumaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Karumaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asakura doesn't seem phased though.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karumaa moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karumaa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asakura under the eye.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karumaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karumaa avoids the head kick by Asakura.
Karumaa throws out a powerful jab.
Asakura misses with a hook
and Karumaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asakura looks to land a body kick but Karumaa moved away.
Karumaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Asakura connects with a right hand. Karumaa shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Kratos Karumaa has been cut.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
A jab lands there for Asakura.
Asakura wants to land a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Karumaa misses the target.
Karumaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asakura on the side of the head.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Karumaa slips the punch.
Asakura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karumaa on the side of the head.
Karumaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Asakura.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asakura!
Karumaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karumaa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
Asakura misses with the combination. #T3#
Asakura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asakura drops his hands momentarily and Karumaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asakura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karumaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karumaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karumaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karumaa defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asakura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karumaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karumaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Karumaa blocks a head kick by Asakura.
Karumaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asakura.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Asakura.
A quick step to the side and Karumaa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Asakura blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura lands the left hand.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.
Asakura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karumaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asakura lunges at Karumaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karumaa's hand.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
Karumaa stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Karumaa's shoulder, as Karumaa tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Karumaa.
Karumaa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karumaa takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Karumaa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karumaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karumaa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karumaa takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Asakura misses with an uppercut
enabling Karumaa to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Karumaa tenderised Asakura's leg. Asakura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Karumaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura throws the kick towards the body but Karumaa avoids it.
Asakura catches Karumaa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Karumaa is rocked!
Asakura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karumaa throws a low kick but Asakura avoids it.
Karumaa blocks a jab.
Karumaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asakura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karumaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.#T1#
Nice shot by Karumaa.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karumaa throws a front kick aimed at Asakura's knee but Asakura avoids it well.
Asakura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karumaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asakura's sensitive parts.
Asakura throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Karumaa tried to counter with a leg kick but Asakura avoided it.
Karumaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Karumaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Karumaa moved out of range nicely.
Asakura ducks right into an uppercut from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a low kick, looking for Asakura's leg but Asakura calmly moves out of range.
Asakura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura misses with an uppercut
and Karumaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Karumaa staying out of range there.
Karumaa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karumaa checks a leg kick.
Karumaa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Asakura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karumaa. Karumaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Asakura lands a head shot.
Karumaa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karumaa throws a head kick that misses.
Karumaa punishes Asakura's body with a nice straight punch.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Karumaa counters with a left to the body.
Asakura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karumaa on the side of the head.
Asakura misses the jab.#T3#
Karumaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Karumaa's shoulder, as Karumaa tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura cracks Karumaa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karumaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asakura throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Karumaa counters with a thumping low kick.
Karumaa with the inside leg kick.
Karumaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Karumaa misses with a low kick.
Asakura tries to move into range but Karumaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asakura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asakura checks a leg kick. #T4#
Asakura throws a hook but Karumaa avoids it easily.
Karumaa tries to bum rush Asakura with a series of wild strikes but Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Asakura misses.
Karumaa throws a solid leg kick but Asakura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karumaa.
Asakura flicks out a counter leg kick but Karumaa steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
Asakura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karumaa's sensitive parts.
Karumaa lands an overhand right.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karumaa.
Asakura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karumaa throws a solid leg kick but Asakura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karumaa.
Asakura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses.
Asakura misses with an uppercut. Karumaa saw that one coming.
Karumaa drops his hands momentarily and Asakura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karumaa.
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 Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kratos Karumaa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asakura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Karumaa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asakura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karumaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asakura.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asakura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karumaa cracks Asakura with a good jab.
Karumaa scores with a jab to the head.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Karumaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asakura finds it's way round the side to connect with Karumaa's head.
Karumaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karumaa defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karumaa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karumaa digs a good body shot into Asakura's ribs.
Karumaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asakura's head.#T1#
Asakura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asakura throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Karumaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karumaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Karumaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karumaa slips under a jab from Asakura.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Asakura.
Karumaa throwing a counter right hand but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Asakura throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Karumaa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karumaa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asakura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Karumaa moves out of range easily.
Asakura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karumaa can pounce on him.
Asakura throws the kick towards the body but Karumaa avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Asakura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Asakura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karumaa catches Asakura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karumaa throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karumaa. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karumaa blocks a head kick by Asakura.
Karumaa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice uppercut there from Asakura.
Karumaa lands a jab to Asakura's midsection.
Asakura swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Karumaa.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Karumaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura throws the left hand but Karumaa avoids the punch easily.
Karumaa lands a nice shot that snaps Asakura's head back.
Karumaa tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karumaa throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura tries to move into range but Karumaa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura connects with a crisp jab.
Karumaa connects with a leg kick.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.
Asakura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asakura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karumaa.
Karumaa throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Asakura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura throws a body kick that misses
and Karumaa counters with a nice uppercut.
Karumaa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asakura lands with a right hand.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
Asakura throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Karumaa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asakura wants to land a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa staying out of range there.
Karumaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asakura is out of range.
Karumaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asakura finds it's way round the side to connect with Karumaa's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Karumaa moves away and avoids it.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 232 Thorn vs Panda
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Farrokhzad wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Asakura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asakura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Farrokhzad is able to avoid easily.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Farrokhzad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farrokhzad. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Farrokhzad slips the punch.
Farrokhzad lands an overhand right.
Farrokhzad looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farrokhzad.
Asakura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asakura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farrokhzad.
Asakura quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Farrokhzad connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Farrokhzad with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farrokhzad manages to avoid it.
Jab from Asakura.#T1#
Farrokhzad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura connects with a leg kick.
Asakura misses with a leg kick.
Asakura misses with a kick to the body.
Asakura is looking to land body kicks.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Farrokhzad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asakura misses the jab.
Asakura misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Farrokhzad moves into the clinch.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Farrokhzad has Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Farrokhzad lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Farrokhzad. #T2#
Farrokhzad connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Asakura.
Farrokhzad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Farrokhzad has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Farrokhzad tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farrokhzad looking to throw knees to the head but Asakura is blocking nicely.
Farrokhzad trying to land knees to the body.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Farrokhzad works on Asakura's body with a couple of short punches.
Farrokhzad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asakura is defending well for now.
Farrokhzad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad blocks an uppercut.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farrokhzad throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Farrokhzad 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#
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Farrokhzad missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Asakura misses its target.
Farrokhzad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura wants to slow Farrokhzad down by chopping away at his legs.
Farrokhzad jabs at Asakura's body.
Asakura lands with an overhand left.
Farrokhzad misses with a looping right.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura lands a glancing blow to the side of Farrokhzad's head.
Farrokhzad slips under a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Farrokhzad!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farrokhzad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farrokhzad throws out the jab.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Farrokhzad misses with a hook.
Asakura fakes the leg kick and cracks Farrokhzad in the body. #CL2#
Farrokhzad takes the fight into the clinch.
Farrokhzad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farrokhzad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farrokhzad lands a body punch. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Farrokhzad doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away. #CL2#
Farrokhzad has Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Farrokhzad lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farrokhzad tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Farrokhzad back against the cage.
Farrokhzad lands a right hand.
Farrokhzad throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Farrokhzad fails to land.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Farrokhzad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kotaro Asakura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Farrokhzad looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asakura feints and then cracks Farrokhzad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farrokhzad down.
Asakura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farrokhzad circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Farrokhzad's shoulder, as Farrokhzad tries to avoid the shot.
Farrokhzad throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Farrokhzad checks a leg kick.
Asakura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Farrokhzad cracks a nice hook into Asakura's ribs.
Farrokhzad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura looks to score with a jab to the body but Farrokhzad is just out of range.
Farrokhzad takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Asakura is looking to chop away at Farrokhzad's legs.
Farrokhzad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farrokhzad looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.#T1#
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farrokhzad stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Farrokhzad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farrokhzad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Farrokhzad slips under a jab from Asakura.
Farrokhzad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farrokhzad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#Farrokhzad is rocked!
Farrokhzad's corner calls for a 1-2. Farrokhzad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Farrokhzad is still on wobbly legs! Can Asakura finish him?
Farrokhzad misses with a body punch
and Asakura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Farrokhzad thinking.
Farrokhzad walks into a straight right hand from Asakura.
Farrokhzad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Farrokhzad digs a good body shot into Asakura's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farrokhzad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kotaro Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Farrokhzad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Farrokhzad misses with a straight right.
Farrokhzad throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Asakura misses its target.
Farrokhzad moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Farrokhzad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Farrokhzad moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Farrokhzad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asakura with a body shot.
Asakura throws a sloppy body shot
letting Farrokhzad counter with a right hand.
Farrokhzad lands a nice shot that snaps Asakura's head back.
Farrokhzad tries to close the distance and clinch but Asakura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farrokhzad misses the jab.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Asakura.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kotaro Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Farrokhzad. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura appears to be looking for a big counter.
Farrokhzad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asakura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asakura lands a nice looking body shot.
Farrokhzad throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook.
Farrokhzad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asakura throws the left hand but Farrokhzad avoids the punch easily.
Farrokhzad throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farrokhzad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Farrokhzad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farrokhzad throws out the jab.
Asakura throws a sloppy body shot
and Farrokhzad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Farrokhzad misses its intended target.
Farrokhzad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Asakura drops Farrokhzad with a big left hand! Farrokhzad is injured, injured bad! Asakura jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotaro Asakura!
Kotaro Asakura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 222 Roos vs Widenose
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Whiplash fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asakura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whiplash lunges at Asakura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asakura's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asakura fails to land with a series of punches.
Asakura cracks Whiplash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#It looks like Snappy Whiplash has been cut.
Whiplash just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiplash throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
Asakura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Whiplash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asakura. Asakura obviously looking to wear him down.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Whiplash does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Whiplash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whiplash throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whiplash just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiplash takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura throws a leg kick
enabling Whiplash to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Whiplash off the cage and back into range.
Whiplash lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Whiplash avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asakura throws a hook to the side of Whiplash's head but Whiplash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whiplash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura throws a head kick but Whiplash moves out of range.
Whiplash scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura misses the body punch
and Whiplash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whiplash has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Whiplash moves out of range of the leg kick from Asakura.
Whiplash feints and then cracks Asakura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asakura down.
Whiplash misses with a straight left.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Whiplash throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.
Whiplash misses with a hook.#CL#
Whiplash moves into the clinch.
Asakura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Whiplash pushes Asakura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whiplash struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Asakura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whiplash misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura is trying to force a seperation but Whiplash has the dominant position.
Asakura blocking some punches. #BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch. #T2#
Asakura throws a lazy head kick
and Whiplash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asakura misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asakura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asakura tries to move into range but Whiplash moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura misses with a looping left.
Whiplash has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.#CL#
Whiplash clinches. #TD#
Whiplash lands a takedown into guard.
Whiplash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asakura is keeping the position for now.
Whiplash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Asakura keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully.
Whiplash controlling from the top position.
Whiplash slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whiplash trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Whiplash uses his free foot to push down on Asakura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asakura.
Whiplash sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Whiplash has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Snappy Whiplash dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Whiplash's corner calls for a 1-2. Whiplash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Asakura lands.
Asakura scores with a leg kick.
Asakura is looking to chop away at Whiplash's legs.
Whiplash looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Whiplash misses the target.
Asakura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asakura catches Whiplash with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whiplash throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whiplash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura scores with a nice strike.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whiplash moves away.
Asakura throws a hook but Whiplash avoids it easily.
Asakura gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Whiplash moved out of range nicely.
Snappy Whiplash is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Whiplash misses its intended target.
Asakura scores with a jab.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Whiplash.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whiplash.
Asakura scores with a jab.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Whiplash sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whiplash to score with a decent uppercut.
Asakura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whiplash. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whiplash throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whiplash misses the jab.
Asakura defending well as Whiplash loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Whiplash is rocked!
Whiplash missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Whiplash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Whiplash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Asakura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asakura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whiplash doesn't seem bothered though.
Whiplash seems to have got his legs back now.
Whiplash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asakura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whiplash misses with the body kick
and Asakura counters with an inside leg kick.
Whiplash throws a big shot that misses.
Whiplash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura tries to land a front kick but Whiplash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kotaro Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whiplash with the inside leg kick.
Whiplash misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Asakura.
Snappy Whiplash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Whiplash darts in and clinches Asakura up against the cage.
Asakura is trying to push Whiplash away but Whiplash has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Asakura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whiplash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Whiplash has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whiplash misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whiplash lands with a light punch inside.
Whiplash misses with a body punch.
Whiplash misses with some punches.
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura. #T4#
Whiplash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whiplash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snappy Whiplash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whiplash is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asakura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asakura misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura prevents a takedown attempt there.
Whiplash lands with a left to the head.
Asakura misses with an elbow strike.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whiplash works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Whiplash misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Whiplash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whiplash throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whiplash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Whiplash moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asakura connects with a body shot that sends Whiplash's belly button to the back.
Asakura checks a low kick from Whiplash.
Whiplash connects with a body shot that sends Asakura's belly button to the back.
Asakura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whiplash looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Whiplash loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Whiplash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asakura scores with a jab. Whiplash acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Whiplash misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Whiplash misses.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiplash was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a looping right.
Whiplash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Whiplash.
Whiplash tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a big shot that misses.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whiplash.
Whiplash takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Whiplash lands with an uppercut that bounces Asakura off the cage and back into range.
Whiplash attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Whiplash throws a good cross that connects.
Whiplash avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Asakura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whiplash misses with a few strikes there.
Asakura lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asakura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Whiplash.
Whiplash tries to work over Asakura's front leg with a kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Whiplash misses with a straight right.
Asakura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Whiplash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Whiplash throws a hook to the side of Asakura's head but Asakura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whiplash thuds a left hand into Asakura's body.
Asakura moves forwards but Whiplash connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asakura scores with a body shot.
Whiplash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Asakura checks the leg kick.
Asakura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura lands an overhand right.
Asakura thuds his right hand into Whiplash's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Whiplash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
A countering left hand to the body from Asakura misses.#T3#
Whiplash wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Whiplash forces Asakura back against the cage and clinches.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whiplash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash pushes Asakura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whiplash misses with a punch to the body.
Whiplash has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
Asakura lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whiplash changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asakura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asakura. Whiplash shrugs it off though.
Whiplash jabs Asakura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whiplash scores with the left hand. Asakura knows he should have avoided that one.
Asakura scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asakura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiplash manages to avoid it.#CL#
Whiplash rushes Asakura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura cracks Whiplash with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whiplash scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiplash.
Asakura lands an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Tadageru instigates a clinch.
Tadageru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tadageru looking for a takedown.
Asakura stops a takedown attempt from Tadageru.
Tadageru tries to score a body lock takedown but Asakura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakachi Tadageru. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tadageru is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Asakura can't fight it off and eventually Tadageru manages to take the fight to the floor. Asakura looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving.
Tadageru throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asakura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Asakura wants to stand up but Tadageru is controlling him.
Tadageru landing some decent shots from guard.
Asakura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Asakura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tadageru advances position into side control!
Asakura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tadageru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tadageru wants to control but Asakura is keeping him busy.
Asakura parries the strikes from Tadageru easily there. Tadageru is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Asakura to escape.
Tadageru laying and praying for a moment but Asakura takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tadageru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asakura defending well though. #T2#
Tadageru working the head and body with strikes.
Tadageru looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Asakura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tadageru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadageru throwing shots but Asakura is blocking nicely.
Tadageru seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tadageru 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.
Asakura is trying to stand.
Tadageru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Asakura 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.
Tadageru stalling.
Tadageru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asakura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Tadageru working over Asakura with some ground and pound. Asakura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tadageru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Asakura has hold of Tadageru's hands but Tadageru slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Asakura blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tadageru.
Tadageru slips a nice elbow through Asakura's hands, connecting with Asakura's forehead.
Tadageru looks to land a strike but Asakura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tadageru with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tadageru is looking to work some ground and pound but Asakura has wrist control.
Tadageru postures up and lands a big shot to Asakura's brow.
Tadageru 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.
Tadageru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Tadageru throws a big elbow that misses.
Tadageru working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tadageru connects with a couple of short punches.
Tadageru passes into half guard.
Tadageru is nestled in close to Asakura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asakura can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tadageru lands a nice short elbow.
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadageru is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tadageru drops an elbow to the side of Asakura's head.
Tadageru passes to side control.
Asakura taking a bit of punishment here - Tadageru scoring with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakachi Tadageru dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tadageru cracks Asakura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tadageru swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asakura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Tadageru gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tadageru drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asakura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tadageru shoots and misses
and Asakura counters with an outside leg kick.
Tadageru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asakura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asakura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tadageru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Tadageru rushes Asakura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tadageru is working for takedown but Asakura is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakachi Tadageru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asakura gets underhooks to prevent Tadageru's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is pressed up against the cage. Tadageru has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asakura down to the mat. Asakura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tadageru moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Tadageru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tadageru with a poor takedown
and Asakura counters with a left and a right that stings Tadageru.
Asakura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Tadageru feints and as Asakura raises his hands in defense, Tadageru changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Asakura wants to stand and escape but Tadageru is having none of it.
Asakura is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Asakura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tadageru.
Asakura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
Asakura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Asakura keeps moving.
Tadageru cracks Asakura with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asakura's guard.
Tadageru lands with a punch from half guard.
Tadageru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tadageru throwing shots but Asakura is blocking nicely. #T2#
Tadageru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tadageru slips a nice elbow through Asakura's hands, connecting with Asakura's forehead.
Tadageru working over Asakura with some ground and pound. Asakura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Asakura is refusing to be controlled, as Tadageru sits in half guard.
Tadageru missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tadageru looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Asakura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kotaro Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadageru frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tadageru is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tadageru working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Asakura is rocked!
Tadageru postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Asakura bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tadageru and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakachi Tadageru!
After winning the bout, Nakachi Tadageru thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 173
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Roberto throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura tests Roberto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paulo Roberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Roberto instigates a clinch.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Roberto misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Roberto drives through and clinches with Asakura against the cage.
Roberto misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto lands a left hand. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberto wants to clinch.#T1#
Roberto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roberto tries to close the distance and clinch but Asakura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Roberto takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Roberto as the two fighters clinch.
Asakura misses with an elbow over the top.
Roberto tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberto is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it.
Roberto doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away. #CL2#
Asakura gets tackled into the cage by Roberto. Roberto maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land. #T2#
Asakura blocks a body shot from Roberto. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Asakura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Roberto clinches up against the cage.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto lands a nice uppercut.
Roberto misses with a body punch.
Asakura blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberto moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberto! But no joy.#T3#
Roberto tries to clinch there but Asakura circles away. #CL2#
Roberto rushes Asakura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Roberto there.
Roberto is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it. #CL2#
Roberto gets a clinch.
Roberto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberto working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Roberto scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roberto throws an elbow but misses.
Roberto throws an elbow but it misses.
Asakura avoids the elbow strike from Roberto, against the cage.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roberto throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberto lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Roberto.
Roberto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Asakura blocking some punches.
Roberto struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Asakura lands a left hand.
Roberto working aggressively here.
Asakura misses with some punches.
Asakura blocking some punches.
Roberto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberto lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Roberto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kotaro Asakura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Asakura circles away from the clinch attempt
and Asakura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asakura lands a jab to the nose.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Roberto is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Roberto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paulo Roberto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Roberto throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roberto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Asakura.
Roberto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Roberto darts in trying to clinch
and Asakura counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Roberto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Asakura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Roberto slips the punch.
Asakura drops Roberto with a naaaaasty hook - Roberto is in real trouble here! Asakura dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotaro Asakura!
A relieved looking Kotaro Asakura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 54: Talvela vs Noeigati
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Rivers misses with a wild combination.
Asakura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
Asakura slips under a jab from Rivers.
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Asakura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phil Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura slips a jab from Rivers.
Jab, jab by Asakura - just one landing.
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Rivers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Rivers tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Asakura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers. #CL2#
Asakura rushes Rivers and presses him up against the cage.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Our sources have told us that Rivers has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers misses with an elbow over the top.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rivers scores with a shot to the side of Asakura's head.
A short left from Asakura.
Rivers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asakura lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Phil Rivers has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rivers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Asakura's brow.
Asakura misses with a body punch.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Rivers throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Rivers working aggressively here.
Asakura blocking some punches. #BC2#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Rivers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rivers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Asakura eats them both and turns towards Rivers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Rivers throws a right hand that Asakura ducks under and follows up with a left that Asakura also avoids with ease.
Asakura moves out of range as Rivers strikes.
Asakura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Rivers.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Asakura slips a straight right by Rivers.
Asakura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rivers.
Asakura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Rivers is rocked!
Rivers ducks into an uppercut from Asakura and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kotaro Asakura!
Kotaro Asakura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose XL
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Carrillo-Moreno shoots for a takedown but Asakura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asakura throws a fast counter high kick but Carrillo-Moreno manages to duck under it in time.
Asakura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura is looking to slow Carrillo-Moreno down with leg kicks.
Asakura connects with a nice looking jab.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a thumping low kick.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Carrillo-Moreno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carrillo-Moreno. That did some damage!
Asakura with a nice cross.
Asakura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carrillo-Moreno is able to avoid easily.
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Asakura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Carrillo-Moreno steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asakura. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Asakura. Those never looked like landing.
We've been hearing reports that Carrillo-Moreno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Carrillo-Moreno feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carrillo-Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asakura's guard.
Asakura is looking to improve his position.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control but Asakura is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asakura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the action but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Asakura tries to roll over but Carrillo-Moreno keeps him under control.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is working for a kimura but Asakura is defending it quite comfortably.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control the action in half guard but Asakura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asakura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to take a break and control but Asakura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno 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.
Carrillo-Moreno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Asakura is trying to stand.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carrillo-Moreno controlling from the full mount.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to control but Asakura wriggling away.
Asakura tries to hold on but Carrillo-Moreno pushes him away. #SUB#
Carrillo-Moreno swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose XXX
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harinck. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harinck connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harinck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Harinck closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asakura did well to prevent Harinck getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Harinck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asakura has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Harinck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Asakura is looking to control Harinck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asakura avoid being mounted?
Harinck is looking to advance position but Asakura won't allow it.
Asakura is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Harinck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Harinck controlling the action here.
Harinck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Asakura is trying to control but can't.
Harinck is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harinck is trying to control. Asakura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harinck passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Harinck is working for a guillotine from mount but Asakura frees his head quite easily.
Harinck trying to control but Asakura is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asakura can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Asakura is working to get back to half guard.
Asakura tries to lock up and control but Harinck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Harinck working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Asakura looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Harinck! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommy Harinck!
In his post fight interview, Tommy Harinck started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Bellicose XXI
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Asakura throws a chopping leg kick but Pisswater manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've been told by Asakura's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asakura scores with a hook.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pisswater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Pisswater gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Pisswater has hold of one of Asakura's legs. Asakura is fighting the takedown attempt but Pisswater gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Pisswater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pisswater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Asakura keeping moving, preventing Pisswater from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pisswater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pisswater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Pisswater has gone for a leg lock! Asakura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pisswater's guard.#REVR#
Pisswater trying to keep a closed guard but Asakura is proving a slippery customer.
Asakura wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Pisswater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asakura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pisswater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asakura manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Asakura trying to keep a closed guard but Pisswater is proving a slippery customer.
Pisswater connects with a couple of short punches.
Pisswater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Asakura pulls Pisswater in close to prevent any damage.
Pisswater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pisswater advances to half guard.
Pisswater winds up and cracks Asakura with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Pisswater throwing shots but Asakura is blocking nicely.
Asakura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asakura tries to get out of the position.
Pisswater is keen to just control but Asakura is a slippery customer.
Pisswater working Asakura over with strikes. #SUB2#
Pisswater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asakura sees it coming and defends easily.
Pisswater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Pisswater has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Asakura defend it? Pisswater steps over the head and cranks it - Asakura is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pisswater!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Natalia Pisswater!
After the fight, Natalia Pisswater 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: Bellicose XII
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Rooster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rooster. Rooster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rooster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Rooster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
Rooster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Rooster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Rooster is rocked!
Rooster drops his hands for a split second and Asakura immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Rooster face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Asakura follows up with a right hand that knocks Rooster into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kotaro Asakura!
An out of breath Kotaro Asakura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose IV
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chizutere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chizutere looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chizutere.
Chizutere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Chizutere is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chizutere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chizutere 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.
Chizutere throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chizutere takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chizutere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Asakura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chizutere jabs at Asakura's body.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Chizutere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chizutere looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura takes a swing at Chizutere's ribcage but misses.
Chizutere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chizutere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asakura can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chizutere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Asakura delivers a nice body kick.
Asakura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asakura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asakura slips under a jab from Chizutere.
Asakura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chizutere lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Asakura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Chizutere misses.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chizutere.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Chizutere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura misses with a leg kick.
Chizutere steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asakura. That one must have hurt.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chizutere scores with a shot to the body.
Chizutere on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Chizutere misses. #T2#
Chizutere has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chizutere misses the target.
Asakura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Chizutere.
Asakura throws a body kick that misses.
Chizutere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chizutere changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chizutere throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asakura on the side of the head.
Asakura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chizutere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asakura slips a jab from Chizutere.
Asakura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura slips a straight right by Chizutere.
Asakura is looking to land body kicks.
Asakura slips a straight right by Chizutere.
Chizutere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chizutere swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Chizutere slips a jab and a cross from Asakura.
Asakura scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Chizutere lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asakura at a distance.
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Chizutere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asakura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asakura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chizuteres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asakura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chizutere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asakura defending well as Chizutere loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura tries to land a front kick but Chizutere steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chizutere appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asakura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
Asakura quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chizutere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
A slow jab from Chizutere misses its intended target.
Chizutere throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chizutere was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Asakura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asakura with the inside leg kick.
Chizutere lands with a shot to the body.
Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura scores with a kick to the body.
Chizutere looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Chizutere lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chizutere throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chizutere scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Chizutere sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chizutere has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asakura.
Chizutere lands with a nice body punch.
Chizutere misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adlartok Chizutere will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Asakura tries to work over Chizutere's front leg with a kick but Chizutere checks it.
Asakura throws a hook but Chizutere blocks it.
Asakura throws a head kick but Chizutere moves out of range.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chizutere throws out the jab.
Asakura throws a quick counter head kick but Chizutere was just out of range.
A jab from Chizutere misses.
Asakura misses with an uppercut.
Chizutere misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chizutere misses with a hook.
Chizutere throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Chizutere throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chizutere throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Chizutere misses with a straight right.
Chizutere looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chizutere has time to react.#T1#
Chizutere on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Chizutere misses its intended target.
Asakura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chizutere misses with a wild body shot.
Chizutere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adlartok Chizutere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Chizutere misses with a hook
and Asakura counters with a nice leg kick.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asakura misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Asakura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asakura staying out of range there.
Chizutere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asakura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chizutere throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chizutere blocks a head kick by Asakura. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Chizutere.
Asakura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chizutere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asakura throws out the jab.
Chizutere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asakura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chizutere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chizutere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Chizutere as he connects with a hook.
Chizutere throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
It appears Asakura was looking to counter with a kick there.
Asakura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asakura lands with a nice body punch.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Chizutere counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asakura thinking.
Asakura moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
Asakura slips under a jab from Chizutere.
Chizutere dips to his left and cracks Asakura with an uppercut!
Chizutere moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
A big left from Chizutere misses.
Chizutere throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chizutere.#T3#
Chizutere keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Chizutere blocks a head kick by Asakura.
Asakura with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Chizutere.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Chizutere.
Asakura tests Chizutere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asakura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chizutere in his tracks.
Asakura misses with a leg kick.
Chizutere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chizutere missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chizutere looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Chizutere.#T4#
Chizutere swings widly with a right hand
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Chizutere throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chizutere loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Asakura moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chizutere defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Chizutere throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Chizutere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Chizutere lands.
Asakura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chizutere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asakura throws a front kick that sends Chizutere stumbling back into the cage.
Chizutere throws a looping overhand right but Asakura ducks down to avoid it.
Chizutere takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Chizutere misses its intended target.
Chizutere swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Asakura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chizutere doesn't seem phased though.
Asakura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chizutere throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Asakura. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Asakura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Chizutere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Chizutere.
Chizutere connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asakura momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chizutere misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Chizutere misses its intended target.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Chizutere.
Asakura throws out a leg kick but Chizutere moves out of range and Asakura only half commits. #T1#
Chizutere moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Asakura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Chizutere.
Adlartok Chizutere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chizutere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asakura.
Asakura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Asakura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Chizutere's side.
A slow jab from Chizutere misses its intended target.
Chizutere looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chizutere digs a good hook to Asakura's body.
Asakura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chizutere tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Chizutere sees coming a mile off.
Chizutere looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.
Asakura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chizutere.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Chizutere moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Asakura misses.
Chizutere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Asakura.
Chizutere slips under a jab from Asakura.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Chizutere sees coming a mile off.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chizutere throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chizutere misses the shot to the body.
Asakura is looking to counter punch.
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chizutere throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range. #T3#
Chizutere misses with a combination
and Asakura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Asakura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Chizutere on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Chizutere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chizutere throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Asakura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chizutere if he has to take too many more of those.
Chizutere scores with a decent looking hook.
Chizutere throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Chizutere avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chizutere will feel that in the morning.
Left hook, right uppercut from Asakura.
Chizutere misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Chizutere misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Asakura tenderised Chizutere's leg. Chizutere is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asakura scores with the left hand. Chizutere knows he should have avoided that one.
Chizutere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Chizutere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chizutere misses with a looping left.
Chizutere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura looks to land a body kick but Chizutere moved away.
Asakura 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.
Chizutere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura throws the kick towards the body but Chizutere avoids it.
Chizutere misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Asakura.
Chizutere slips under a jab from Asakura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asakura 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kotaro Asakura!
A relieved looking Kotaro Asakura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 147
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Asakura jabs Barella right on the nose. Barella blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Asakura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asakura throws a hook but Barella avoids it easily.
Barella let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barella moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
Barella flicks out a counter leg kick but Asakura steps away.
Asakura lands a body shot.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asakura as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Asakura. No joy for Barella on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Barella. #T1#
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barella checks a leg kick.
Barella slips a jab from Asakura.
Barella looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Barella's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kotaro Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asakura takes a swing at Barella's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Barella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barella looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asakura is fending him off so far but Barella persists. Nope, Asakura circles away and we're back to standing.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Barella blocks the low kick.
Barella tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Asakura throws a jab when Barella was well out of range.
Asakura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura lands a slapping body shot.
Asakura scores with a push kick.
Barella on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Asakura throws a low kick but Barella avoids it.
Barella moves forwards but Asakura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Barella moved away.
Barella bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barella throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range. #T3#
A low kick lands for Asakura.
Asakura throws the left hand but Barella avoids the punch easily.
Barella avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura lands a nice shot that snaps Barella's head back.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Asakura swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Asakura tries to land a leg kick but Barella saw it coming and moves away.
Barella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Barella fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asakura avoids it really well and circles away.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Barella moves away and avoids it.
Barella throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Barella chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asakura can pounce on him.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barella throws out a leg kick but Asakura moves out of range and Barella only half commits.
Asakura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barella bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura tries to land a leg kick but Barella saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura wants to slow Barella down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Barella tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asakura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barella somewhat.
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Asakura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barella unleashes a big counter combination but Asakura bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asakura as he avoids it easily.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Barella manages to avoid it.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Asakura swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Asakura tenderised Barella's leg. Barella is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barella, as that shot connected.
Asakura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Barella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
That kick from Asakura tenderised Barella's leg. Barella is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barella avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kotaro Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Barella avoids a kick to the body.
Barella has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asakura finds it's way round the side to connect with Barella's head.
Nice defenses there by Barella.#T2#
Asakura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asakura throws a low kick but Barella avoids it.
Barella only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Barella moved out of range.
Barella is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Barella throws a counter combo.
Asakura throws the left hand but Barella avoids the punch easily.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Barella might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asakura has got the better of the exchanges.
Barella tries to move into range but Asakura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asakura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura connects with a right hand. Barella shakes it off.#T3#
Asakura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barella closes the distance and clinches up with Asakura, looking for a takedown. Barella pushes Asakura against the cage but Asakura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asakura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barella ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice looking body shot.
Barella shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Barella was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barella.
Barella is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asakura pushes Barella away with a front kick.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Barella ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Barella was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Barella tries to clinch up but Asakura circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Barella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barella is looking for the big counter here.
Asakura throws a jab when Barella was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Asakura.
Barella tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Barella ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Barella takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asakura scores with a jab.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asakura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Barella is looking for the big counter here.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barella can do to turn this around?
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella darts in looking for a takedown but Asakura gets double underhooks and turns Barella into the cage.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asakura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asakura misses with a looping left.#T1#
Asakura blocks a leg kick.
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Barella throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Barella tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asakura swivels and escapes.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Barella throws a counter combo.
Asakura scores with a sloppy right hand. Barella should have avoided that one.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Barella is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Barella shoots for a takedown but Asakura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Asakura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Asakura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asakura wants it to stay on the feet.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Barella's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asakura stuffs the takedown.
Asakura tries to land a front kick but Barella steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barella is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asakura fakes the leg kick and cracks Barella in the body.
Barella fails with a takedown attempt.
Barella takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Asakura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barella checks it well.
A nice side step and Barella releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barella is trying desperately to land a takedown but Asakura is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Barella.
Asakura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asakura throws a lazy right hand but Barella sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barella walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asakura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asakura scores with a hook.
Barella uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asakura.
Asakura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Barella ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Barella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura scores with a leg kick.
Barella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asakura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asakura wants to slow Barella down by chopping away at his legs.
Asakura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barella checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barella lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barella shoots for a takedown but Asakura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barella was well out of range. Poor timing from Asakura.
Barella steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asakura.
Barella defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barella throws a head kick but Asakura moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotaro Asakura!
A very excited looking Kotaro Asakura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose 140
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Asakura throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Asakura misses.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asakura lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Hunt moved away.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hunt connects with a high kick.
Asakura avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Asakura jabs Hunt right on the nose. Hunt blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Hunt clinches. #BC#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Hunt lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Asakura can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Hunt and Asakura drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Hunt.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Hunt!

Event: Bellicose 134
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hatter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asakura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hatter is able to avoid easily.
Jab, jab by Hatter - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Asakura slips under a jab.
Hatter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hatter. That did some damage!
A head kick by Asakura misses
and Hatter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Asakura is rocked!
Asakura misses with a hook
and Hatter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asakura is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatter finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatter cracks Asakura with a left hook right on the temple and Asakura goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hatter lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Asakura is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mad Hatter!

Event: Bellicose 119
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Fermier off the cage and back into range.
Asakura lands with a hook. Fermier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fermier moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fermier checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asakura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fermier misses with a takedown attempt
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Asakura throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura feints and then cracks Fermier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fermier down. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asakura.
Asakura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asakura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asakura is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asakura. That's going to slow Fermier down.
Asakura feints and then cracks Fermier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fermier down.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Fermier changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fermier darts in trying to clinch
and Asakura counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
And Fermier tries to counter it with a takedown but Asakura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Fermier shoots for a double leg takedown but Asakura sprawls well. He's pushed Fermier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick from Asakura misses #TD2#
and Fermier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Asakura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Asakura is trying to control Fermier's posture. Fermier takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Asakura! Fermier is rotating here... this could be the end... Asakura is out! Fermier has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fardoche Fermier!
A victorious Fardoche Fermier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose 108
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Barella dives in and grabs Asakura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asakura pushes down on Barella's head and hops out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura. #CL2#
Asakura has Barella up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Barella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asakura smiles and moves away.
Barella sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected.
That kick from Asakura tenderised Barella's leg. Barella is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Asakura clinches up with Barella and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Barella jumps guard but Asakura stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Barella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barella is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asakura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barella takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asakura.
Asakura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barella's defenses.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Barella 's eye.
Asakura throws an elbow but it misses.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Asakura.
Asakura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Asakura.
Asakura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barellas head. #T2#
Barella tries to pull guard but Asakura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Asakura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asakura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asakura scores with a shot to the side of Barella's head.
Asakura lands a damaging elbow.
Barella tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Asakura manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Barella avoids a wild elbow strike from Asakura.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Barella in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Barella 's eye.
Barella fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
A short left from Asakura.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asakura.
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Barella blocks an elbow strike from Asakura.
Asakura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Asakura lands a body punch.
Barella jumps guard but Asakura stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Asakura as the two fighters clinch.
Asakura tries a body shot but Barella blocks it.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
Barella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asakura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barella tries to pull guard but Asakura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asakura lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Barella in his tracks for a moment.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barella jumps guard but Asakura stands there with Barella around his waist. Barella gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura lands with a left to the head.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asakura taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Asakura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
Asakura is working Barella over against the cage.
Asakura lands an elbow inside that Barella shrugs off.
Asakura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barella's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barella closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asakura throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Barella is rocked!
Barella fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh Barella is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barella shoots and misses
and Asakura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Asakura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asakura leaning his opponent against the cage.
Asakura has Barella pressed against the cage. He pushes Barella back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Asakura throws a beautiful elbow that sends Barella crashing to the floor! Asakura piles on the pressure with more strikes! Barella is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotaro Asakura!
After winning the bout, Kotaro Asakura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose 94 - Prospects 2
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1#
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asakura circles away.
Asakura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Asakura swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Asakura moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes throws a combination. Asakura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asakura.
Asakura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asakura throws a quick counter head kick but Barnes was just out of range.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense.
Barnes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asakura can pounce on him.
Asakura scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Asakura throws a leg kick that misses.
Barnes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes misses with a looping left.
Asakura thinks about countering with a head kick.
Asakura throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Asakura's head back.
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Asakura in the body.
Barnes lands with a nice body kick.
A left lands for Barnes.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Asakura misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnes 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.
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Asakura's head back.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asakura defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asakura has time to react.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asakura tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Asakura misses with a leg kick.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asakura throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick.
Asakura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Asakura throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barnes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asakura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asakura sprawls well. Asakura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barnes.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Asakura's body.#CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch successfully.
Asakura throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asakura.
Asakura content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mike Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura slips a jab from Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asakura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asakura defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asakura looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Asakura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barnes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asakura slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barnes shoots in and drives through. Asakura sprawls well.
Kotaro Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Asakura is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Asakura looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Asakura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barnes will feel that in the morning.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes lands a jab to the nose.
Asakura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Asakura is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asakura doesn't seem phased though.
Asakura tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Asakura shows good takedown defense.
Donk. Barnes catches Asakura right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Asakura slips a jab from Barnes.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura slips under a jab from Barnes.#T1#
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Asakura checks it.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asakura walks into a left hand.
Mike Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asakura slips a straight right by Barnes.
Asakura wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Asakura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Asakura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Asakura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asakura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown but Asakura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barnes.#T2#
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Asakura walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Asakura throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.#CL#
Asakura rushes Barnes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asakura gets through Barnes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Asakura.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asakura has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Asakura lands a damaging elbow.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Asakura has him pressed against the cage.
Asakura just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura lands a damaging elbow.
Asakura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asakura gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asakura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barnes's brow.
Asakura pushes Barnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kotaro Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
Asakura misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Asakura - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Asakura.
Barnes takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Asakura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.#T4#
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Asakura throws a head kick but Barnes moves 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!
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Mike Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asakura doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Barnes scores with a one two! Asakura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Barnes ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Asakura avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Asakura's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
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 Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes slips a jab from Asakura.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asakura backs up against the cage.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asakura.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura avoids the head kick by Barnes.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Barnes.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
Asakura cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Asakura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Asakura saw that one coming.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Asakura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asakura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Asakura taking a breather.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asakura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asakura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters up against the cage, Asakura throws an elbow but misses.
Asakura avoiding damage.
Asakura lands a left hand.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling him.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Asakura won't allow it.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Asakura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Asakura just leaning against Barnes, taking a breather.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Asakura. #T3#
Asakura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asakura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Asakura's belly button to the back.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Asakura blocks it well.
Barnes scores with a spinning back kick!
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Asakura moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Asakura connects with a leg kick.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Asakura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barnes dodges an elbow strike from Asakura.
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Barnes dodges an elbow strike from Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Asakura. #BC2#
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asakura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Asakura throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asakura.
Asakura throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Despite the aggression on Barnes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asakura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

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 Kotaro Asakura.
I think Asakura 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CDFC 35:Tarver vs Valle 2
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Abiog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asakura.
Abiog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asakura tries a low kick but Abiog avoids it.
Asakura lands the left hand.
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Abiog avoids a kick to the body.
Asakura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asakura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abiog drops his hands momentarily and Asakura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Abiog sees coming a mile off.
Abiog throws a quick counter head kick but Asakura was just out of range.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Abiog tries to keep at a distance but Asakura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abiog avoids a wild elbow strike from Asakura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abiog is trying to stall. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Abiog would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A right handed body shot lands from Asakura.
Abiog is trying to stall.
Asakura lands an elbow inside that Abiog shrugs off.
Asakura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asakura controlling the action here for a moment.
Asakura lands an uppercut.
Asakura scores with a shoulder strike.
Asakura told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asakura. #CUT2#It looks like Benny Abiog has been cut.
I was talking to Abiog's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asakura looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Abiog blocks the elbow strike.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abiog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura cracks Abiog with a nice body shot.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abiog misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Abiog in his tracks for a moment.
Asakura lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Asakura pushes Abiog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Abiog tries to stall but Asakura uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Abiog is trying to maintain a safe position but Asakura gets an underhook and turns Abiog into the cage.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
Good body shot from Asakura.
Asakura is leaning against Abiog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asakura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abiog is looking to break free of the clinch but Asakura has double underhooks.
Abiog is breathing heavily.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
Asakura lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abiog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abiog tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Abiog 's eye.
Asakura digs a right hand into Abiog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abiog's gas tank.
Asakura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Abiog tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Asakura on the inside.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Abiog 's eye.
Abiog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Asakura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abiog takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Benny Abiog's cut is getting worse.
Asakura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asakura.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Abiog 's eye.
Asakura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asakura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abiog's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asakura.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asakura effectively controlling the action here.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Abiog's cut.
That's time! Abiog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No joy there for Abiog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Asakura responds with a good body kick, but Abiog manages to step out the way in time.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Abiog gets tackled into the cage by Asakura. Asakura maintains the clinch.
Asakura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abiog.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Asakura lands an elbow inside that Abiog shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura.
Asakura leaning against his opponent.
Abiog looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abiog is looking to control Asakura's arms but Asakura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abiog has his back to the cage.
Asakura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Asakura digs a right hand underneath Abiog's ribcage. Abiog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
Asakura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abiog backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Asakura lands a left hand.
Asakura lands a damaging elbow.
Abiog has Asakura pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asakura manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Abiog 's eye.
Abiog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abiog trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asakura.
Asakura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asakura lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asakura. #CUT2#Benny Abiog's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Asakura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asakura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abiog backwards. #ROC2#Abiog is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Abiog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abiog takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Asakura.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Abiog 's eye. #T2#
Asakura scores with a shot to the side of Abiog's head.
Nice elbow from Asakura. #CUT2#Jeez, Benny Abiog's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abiog tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.
Asakura stalling.
Asakura presses Abiog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Abiog 's eye.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kotaro Asakura!
Our winner, Kotaro Asakura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CDFC 29 Slice vs Jarvinen
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Asakura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Runduski will feel that in the morning.
Asakura is looking to land body kicks.
Runduski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runduski.
Runduski lands a body shot.
Asakura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Runduski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good work by Asakura as he checks the leg kick.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but Runduski pushes him off.
Runduski stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runduski throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Runduski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Asakura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runduski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Runduski's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Runduski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runduski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Runduski misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runduski throws a punch but it's blocked by Asakura.
Runduski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura blocks an uppercut.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Runduski controls the action.
Asakura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asakura has Runduski pressed against the cage, preventing Runduski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Our sources have told us that Asakura has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Runduski avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Runduski has a couple of punches blocked by Asakura.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Runduski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Runduski avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runduski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runduski avoids a wild elbow strike from Asakura.
Runduski misses with a punch on the inside.
Runduski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Runduski tries to work over Asakura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Asakura leaning against his opponent.
Runduski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura throws a punch but it's blocked by Runduski.
Asakura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Runduski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runduski.
Runduski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runduski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asakura's elbow.
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!
Runduski struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asakura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asakura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asakura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Runduski 's eye.
Runduski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Runduski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Runduski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Runduski in his tracks for a moment.
Asakura leaning against his opponent.
Runduski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asakura pushes off an throws an elbow but Runduski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Runduski manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Asakura throws a lazy body kick
and Runduski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura throws a leg kick
and Runduski counters with a crisp right that sends Asakura to the canvas! Runduski follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Primo Runduski!
Primo Runduski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CDFC 23: Lee vs Kvick
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Tukhugov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asakura. Asakura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tukhugov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tukhugov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asakura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tukhugov.
Asakura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tukhugov stuns Asakura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asakura with the inside leg kick.
Tukhugov lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Tukhugov.
Tukhugov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A cross from Tukhugov lands.
Tukhugov lands a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asakura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tukhugov scores with a decent looking hook.
Tukhugov throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Tukhugov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tukhugov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asakura counters with a body kick.
Tukhugov checks a low kick from Asakura.
Asakura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura misses with a leg kick
and Tukhugov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice straight punches there by Tukhugov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tukhugov.
Tukhugov checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tukhugov there.
Tukhugov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asakura's head.
Asakura blocks a jab.
Asakura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tukhugov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Asakura misses with a body kick.
Asakura with a nice calf kick.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tukhugov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Tukhugov.
Tukhugov slips a straight right by Asakura.
Tukhugov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tukhugov. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tukhugov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tukhugov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Crunch! Asakura slams his shin into Tukhugov's torso.
That kick from Asakura tenderised Tukhugov's leg. Tukhugov is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Asakura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tukhugov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tukhugov throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Tukhugov blocks the low kick.
Tukhugov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asakura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tukhugov throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura counters with a solid body kick.
Tukhugov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Tukhugov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tukhugov lunges at Asakura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asakura's hand.
Tukhugov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asakura can pounce on him.
Asakura throws a push kick but Tukhugov slaps the foot to one side.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Tukhugov.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Tukhugov moves out of range easily.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Tukhugov.#T3#
Tukhugov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.
Asakura avoids the body shot from Tukhugov.
Tukhugov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Asakura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tukhugov is out of range and Asakura settles back down.
Asakura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asakura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tukhugov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tukhugov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Tukhugov.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Asakura lands a nice looking body kick.
Asakura tries to move into range but Tukhugov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tukhugov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Asakura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tukhugov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asakura sets himself, and Tukhugov steps forward looking for the clinch! Asakura avoids it this time.
Tukhugov blocks a head kick by Asakura.
Tukhugov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asakura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tukhugov is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Tukhugov connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick from Asakura, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Tukhugov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tukhugov scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tukhugov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tukhugov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asakura moves away.
The fighters circling - Tukhugov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Tukhugov moves out of range easily.
Tukhugov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tukhugov throws the left hand but Asakura avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asakura. That's going to slow Tukhugov down.
Asakura throws a head kick but Tukhugov moves out of range.
Tukhugov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tukhugov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asakura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tukhugov digs a good hook to Asakura's body.
Tukhugov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asakura misses with a low kick.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Asakura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asakura throws a low kick but Tukhugov avoids it.
Tukhugov punishes Asakura's body with a nice straight punch.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Tukhugov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tukhugov lands a nice hook to Asakura's body. Asakura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asakura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura throws a leg kick
and Tukhugov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tukhugov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tukhugov.
Tukhugov scores with a jab.#T1#
Tukhugov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Tukhugov finds it's way through Asakura's defenses.
Asakura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tukhugov misses with an uppercut.
Tukhugov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asakura with the inside leg kick.
Asakura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asakura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tukhugov is out of range and Asakura settles back down.
Tukhugov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Tukhugov's side.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Tukhugov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Tukhugov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tukhugov misses with a looping left.
Tukhugov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asakura momentarily.
A good leg kick by Asakura.
Tukhugov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura scores with a kick to the body.
Tukhugov lands a body shot. #T2#
Tukhugov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asakuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asakura scores with a nice body kick.
Asakura lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Tukhugov is out of range.
Asakura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tukhugov. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tukhugov checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Tukhugov's corner calls for a 1-2. Tukhugov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tukhugov throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
Asakura connects with a leg kick.
Tukhugov lands with a cross.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asakura slips under a jab from Tukhugov.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tukhugov.
Asakura throws a low kick but Tukhugov moves out of range easily. #T3#
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tukhugov.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Tukhugov.
Asakura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tukhugov just manages to avoid it.
Asakura throws a leg kick but Tukhugov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tukhugov checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asakura.
Tukhugov jabs Asakura right on the nose. Asakura blinks but takes it well.
Asakura walks into a jab.
Tukhugov looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura with the inside leg kick.
Asakura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tukhugov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tukhugov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tukhugov takes a swing at Asakura's ribcage but misses.
Asakura throws the kick towards the body but Tukhugov avoids it.
Tukhugov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tukhugov misses the jab.#T4#
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Tukhugov.
Asakura tried to counter with a leg kick but Tukhugov avoided it.
Nice defenses there by Asakura.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tukhugov misses the jab.
Asakura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tukhugov is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Asakura.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Tukhugov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tukhugov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asakura has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asakura, as that shot connected.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tukhugov is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tukhugov throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tukhugov.
Tukhugov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asakura.
Asakura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asakura!
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 Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura 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.
Asakura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tukhugov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tukhugov lands an overhand right.
Tukhugov lands with an uppercut that bounces Asakura off the cage and back into range.
Tukhugov misses with a straight right.
Asakura fakes the leg kick and cracks Tukhugov in the body.
Tukhugov lunges at Asakura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asakura's hand.
Asakura throws a leg kick which misses Tukhugov's front leg but catches the back leg as Tukhugov tries to avoid it.
Tukhugov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asakura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asakura there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asakura wants to land a leg kick but Tukhugov is out of range.
Asakura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asakura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tukhugov moves away.
Tukhugov checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Asakura tries a low kick but Tukhugov avoids it.
Asakura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tukhugov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tukhugov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asakura throws a head kick that half lands.
Asakura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asakura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tukhugov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tukhugov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body punch from Tukhugov.
A big left from Tukhugov misses.
Tukhugov throws a jab but it's blocked by Asakura.
Asakura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tukhugov checks it well.
Tukhugov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tukhugov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tukhugov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asakura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magomed Tukhugov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Asakura throws a leg kick which misses Tukhugov's front leg but catches the back leg as Tukhugov tries to avoid it.
Tukhugov cracks a nice hook into Asakura's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tukhugov looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tukhugov's sensitive parts.
Tukhugov misses with a hook
and Asakura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tukhugov misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Asakura fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tukhugov is out of range.
Tukhugov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asakura lands a high kick!
Asakura thumps Tukhugov with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Tukhugov. That snapped Asakura's head back.
Asakura misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Tukhugov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asakura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asakura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tukhugov.
Asakura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tukhugov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kotaro Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Asakura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Tukhugov.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Tukhugov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asakura throws a body punch but Tukhugov moves out of range.
Asakura slips a jab from Tukhugov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tukhugov, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Tukhugov misses its intended target.
Asakura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tukhugov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Asakura jabs Tukhugov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asakura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tukhugov lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Tukhugov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asakura doesn't seem phased though.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tukhugov. That did some damage!
Asakura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tukhugov if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tukhugov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Tukhugov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tukhugov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tukhugov misses with a looping left.
Tukhugov misses with an uppercut.
Asakura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asakura tries to land a front kick but Tukhugov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tukhugov.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tukhugov! But no joy.
Tukhugov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asakura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asakura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tukhugov looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Tukhugov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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 Kotaro Asakura.
Well Asakura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ICE 11: Tar Eis
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Hornby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asakura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hornby 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.
Asakura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asakura - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Asakura.
Hornby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asakura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Asakura has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hornby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hornby lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Kotaro Asakura has been cut.
Hornby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick lands for Asakura.
Hornby moves out of range as Asakura throws a body kick.
Asakura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asakura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hornby if he has to take too many more of those.
Hornby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hornby tries to land a front kick but Asakura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asakura lands a leg kick that knocks Hornby off balance momentarily.#T1#
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kotaro Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hornby on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asakura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hornby went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asakura.
Hornby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asakura. Asakura obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Asakura as Hornby shoots in.
Asakura throws a head kick that Hornby semi-blocks.
Asakura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hornby.
Hornby tries to bum rush Asakura with a series of wild strikes but Asakura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asakura feints and then cracks Hornby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hornby down.
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#Hornby is rocked!
Hornby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Hornby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura thows a body kick. Hornby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Asakura.
Hornby takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hornby is breathing heavily.
Asakura lands a front kick.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Asakura lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Hornby crumples to the floor! Asakura milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kotaro Asakura!
Kotaro Asakura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ICE 8: Cloigh
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Hornby has managed to clinch.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Hornby.
Hornby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hornby misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Hornby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asakura circles away quickly and effectively.
Ben Hornby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura leaves Hornby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hornby tries to close the distance and clinch but Asakura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hornby tries to clinch there but Asakura circles away.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Hornby doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Hornby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asakura throws a quick counter head kick but Hornby was just out of range.
Asakura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asakura throws a head kick but Hornby moves out of range.
Asakura throws a head kick but Hornby moves out of range. #T1#
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick and Hornby moves out of range easily.
Hornby moves to clinch but Asakura breaks away
and Asakura counters with a solid body kick.
Hornby tries to close the distance and clinch but Asakura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hornby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asakura but Asakura pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Hornby moves into the clinch.
Asakura pushes off an throws an elbow but Hornby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Asakura misses with an elbow strike.
Asakura being controlled against the cage.
Hornby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Hornby avoids a wild elbow strike from Asakura.
Asakura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on Asakura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hornby missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hornby.
Hornby tries to break free but Asakura pushes him back against the cage.
Hornby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hornby lands with a right to the head.
Asakura stalling in the clinch.
Asakura misses with an elbow over the top.
Hornby struggles to land a body shot inside as Asakura controls his hands.
Hornby's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hornby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hornby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asakura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hornby taking a breather.
Hornby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asakura throws an elbow but it misses.
Hornby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hornby tries to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling the position. #T3#
Hornby throws a head punch that misses.
Asakura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asakura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hornby's brow.
Hornby lands a shot to the body.
Hornby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hornby avoids the elbow strike from Asakura, against the cage.
Asakura misses with an elbow over the top.
Hornby tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.
Hornby blocks an elbow strike.
Asakura misses with an elbow over the top.
Hornby dodges an elbow strike from Asakura. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hornby avoids the head kick by Asakura. #CL2#
Hornby darts in and clinches Asakura up against the cage.
Hornby tries to break free but Asakura pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hornby.
Asakura misses with an elbow strike.
Asakura content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asakura.
Hornby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asakura has Hornby pressed against the cage.
Hornby blocks an elbow strike from Asakura.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hornby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hornby tries a body shot but Asakura blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornby.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asakura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hornby's brow.
Hornby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hornby tries a knee to the head but Asakura blocks it.
Hornby taking a breather.
Asakura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hornby avoids the elbow strike from Asakura, against the cage.
Hornby takes an elbow to the temple.
Hornby blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Hornby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asakura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asakura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hornby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hornby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Hornby has closed the distance and engaged Asakura in a clinch.
Asakura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hornby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asakura lands an elbow inside that Hornby shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asakura lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hornby tries to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby dodges an elbow strike from Asakura.
Hornby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura lands a damaging elbow.
Asakura lands an elbow inside.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Hornby on the inside.
Hornby dodges an elbow strike from Asakura. #T1#
Asakura slowing the pace effectively.
Hornby is trying to maintain a safe position but Asakura gets an underhook and turns Hornby into the cage.
Asakura stalling in the clinch but Hornby improves position.
Asakura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hornby avoids a wild elbow strike from Asakura.
Asakura throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Hornby.
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Hornby tries to clinch up but Asakura circles away and keeps his distance.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses.
Hornby tries to close the distance and clinch but Asakura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hornby is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it.
Asakura thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hornby throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Asakura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hornby just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsakura.
Kotaro Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Hornby moves into the clinch.#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Kotaro Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Hornby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura throws a counter high kick but Hornby was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hornby takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hornby tries to clinch there but Asakura circles away.
Hornby tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Hornby ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asakura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hornby tries to clinch up.
Asakura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hornby doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Asakura thinks about countering with a head kick.
Asakura swats away the attempt to clinch by Hornby.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hornby can do to turn this around?#T3#
Hornby wants to clinch.
Hornby looks to clinch
and Asakura counters with a head kick. That will keep Hornby thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hornby has a takedown stuffed.
Hornby tries to clinch up but Asakura circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Hornby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asakura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hornby misses with a punch on the inside.
Hornby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hornby blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Hornby.
Hornby blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Asakura's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Asakura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asakura pushes off an throws an elbow but Hornby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Hornby in his tracks for a moment.
Hornby wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hornby blocks an elbow strike from Asakura.
Hornby blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hornby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hornby avoiding damage.
Asakura misses with an elbow strike.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
Asakura looking to slow down the pace here.
Asakura throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hornby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hornby closes the distance and clinches.
Hornby looking to stall. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hornby moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Asakura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hornby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asakura manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hornby moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Hornby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Hornby pushes Asakura up against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch. #T1#
Asakura throws a leg kick which misses Hornby's front leg but catches the back leg as Hornby tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
A combination from Hornby does no damage.
Hornby wants to clinch.
Hornby tries to close the distance and clinch but Asakura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asakura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hornby tries to clinch up but Asakura circles away and keeps his distance.
Asakura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Asakura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Asakura.
Hornby throws a counter combo.
Hornby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura. #T2#
Hornby doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Hornby tries to clinch there but Asakura circles away.
Hornby moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.
Asakura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hornby looks to clinch
and Asakura counters with a big head kick but Hornby shrugs it off. #CL2#
Hornby rushes Asakura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Asakura lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura has Hornby pressed against the cage, preventing Hornby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hornby avoids the elbow strike from Asakura, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Asakura. #BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Hornby tries to close the distance and clinch but Asakura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asakura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asakura lands a head kick!
Kotaro Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hornby is looking to clinch but Asakura is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Hornby misses its intended target.
Hornby just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsakura.
Hornby wants to clinch up but Asakura keeps it at a distance.
Asakura throws a quick counter head kick but Hornby was just out of range.
Hornby doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Asakura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hornby has a takedown stuffed.
Hornby dives in for a single leg takedown but Asakura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asakura throws a quick counter head kick but Hornby was just out of range.
Hornby wants to clinch.
Asakura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hornby moves out of range of the body kick from Asakura. #T4#
Hornby moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.#CL2#
Hornby has closed the distance and engaged Asakura in a clinch.
Hornby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hornby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asakura leaning his opponent against the cage.
Asakura taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hornby misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kotaro Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asakura, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotaro Asakura!
A very excited looking Kotaro Asakura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICE 5: Arrived
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
Asakura thinks about countering with a body kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Garcia has eaten all the pies!
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asakura thows a body kick. Garcia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Asakura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A lazy body kick from Garcia
and Asakura counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia dives in and grabs Asakura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asakura pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
Asakura lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asakura lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura. #T1#
Asakura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Asakura circles away.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asakura as he avoids it easily.
Asakura throws a quick counter head kick but Garcia was just out of range.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Garcia.
Asakura throws a head kick that Garcia semi-blocks.
Asakura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garcia if he has to take too many more of those.
Garcia is looking to clinch.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Asakura pushes him off.#CL#
Asakura forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
Asakura lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
Asakura lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Asakura lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
Garcia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asakura with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura is trying to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling him.
Asakura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garcia's defenses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asakura lands a damaging elbow.
Asakura lands an elbow that stopped Garcia in his tracks for a moment.
Asakura lands a damaging elbow.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Asakura throws an elbow that misses.
Asakura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Asakura.
Garcia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asakura seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Garcia can turn it around.
Asakura throws an elbow that misses.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Asakura won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Asakura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garcia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asakura after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Asakura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asakura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asakura walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Garcia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Asakura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asakura. That's going to slow Garcia down.
Kotaro Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Garcia shoots for a takedown but Asakura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asakura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asakura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Garcia's head.
Agustin Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Garcia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsakura.
Nice sprawl there from Asakura as Garcia shoots in.
Asakura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Garcia avoids it.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Garcia.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Garcia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asakura.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asakura.
Nice body kick there by Asakura.#CL#
Asakura rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Asakura lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
Asakura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kotaro Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asakura throws a head kick that half lands.
Asakura thuds his shin into the meat of Garcia's side.
Asakura pushes Garcia away with a front kick.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asakura thinks about countering with a head kick.
Asakura keeps the fight on the outside.
Agustin Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Asakura.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Asakura stuffs the takedown.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asakura counters with a head kick.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Asakura avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asakura.
Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asakura defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Asakura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asakura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asakura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garcia.#T3#
A head kick from Asakura lands but Garcia takes it in his stride.
Garcia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
Garcia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asakura pinned against the cage. Asakura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asakura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Garcia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asakura counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Garcia fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Garcia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asakura.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Asakura circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Asakura counters with a good low kick that Garcia was not able to check.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Asakura gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
Garcia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Asakura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Asakura thinks about countering with a body kick.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Asakura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia misses with a shot to the body
and Asakura counters with a head kick.
A solid body kick from Asakura.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It appears Asakura was looking to counter with a kick there.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asakura avoids it really well and circles away.
Asakura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Asakura connects with a high kick.
Asakura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garcia.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asakura.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asakura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Kotaro Asakura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Garcia.#CL#
Asakura clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asakura as he avoids it easily.
Asakura keeps Garcia at a distance using the push kick.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asakura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asakura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asakura counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kotaro Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asakura counters with a nice kick to the body.
Asakura keeps Garcia at a distance using the push kick.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura lands with a kick to the temple. Garcia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Asakura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asakura fakes the leg kick and cracks Garcia in the body.
Asakura connects with a high kick.
Garcia looks to land a body kick but Asakura moved away.
Asakura is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Nice body kick there by Asakura.
Garcia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Asakura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Asakura counters with a good, hard body kick but Garcia shrugs it off.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Asakura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Asakura lands with a nice body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24

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

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