Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 106
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fassett. #TD2#
Fassett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White tries to roll over but Fassett keeps him under control.
White won't allow Fassett to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is not content to let Fassett control the position.
White is pressing down on Fassett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Fassett stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Fassett has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing White to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fassett is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - White pulls down on the head and he's put Fassett to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ray White!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 103
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Fassett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seal but Seal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fassett scores with a shot to the body.
Fassett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seal moves away.
Seal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fassett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fassett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fassett looks to throw the jab but Seal is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett misses with a takedown
letting Seal counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Seal misses its intended target.
Seal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fassett.#T1#
Seal 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.
Fassett dives in for a single leg takedown but Seal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matt Seal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Fassett.
Seal moves away from the strike by Fassett.
A little feinted left hand from Seal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Fassett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Seal is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fassett working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fassett lands some shots froms side control.
Seal avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fassett.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seal is trying to control Fassett's posture but Fassett avoids it.
Seal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Seal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Fassett.#T2#
Seal prevents Fassett from improving position.
Fassett working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fassett misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Seal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seal tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.
Seal is trying to control Fassett's posture but Fassett avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T3#
Seal can't do much from the bottom here.
Fassett lands some shots froms side control.
Fassett trying to control the position but Seal is working away.
Seal is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Fassett working away.
Seal is holding Fassett down, trying to stall.
Seal is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fassett working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Fassett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fassett passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Seal!
Fassett landing punches.
Seal wants to control but Fassett is having none of it.
Fassett lands a big elbow.
Seal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Seal tries to lock up and control but Fassett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Fassett scoring with strikes but Seal is staying in there.
Seal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fassett lands a nice shot to the head.
Fassett pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fassett raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fassett with the ground and pound from mount.
Fassett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seal is looking to escape.
Seal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T6##SUB#
Seal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fassett pulls his head out easily.
Fassett drops an elbow to the side of Seal's head.
Fassett working the head and body with strikes.
Fassett winds up and cracks Seal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Seal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fassett pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Seal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seal holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Fassett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fassett winds up and cracks Seal with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T7#
Seal is refusing to be controlled, as Fassett sits in half guard.
Fassett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Seal is controlling Fassett's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fassett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fassett is thwarting Seal's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fassett lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Seal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Seal looking for submissions off his back.
Seal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seal is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Seal looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fassett lands strikes from half guard.
Fassett is trying to control. Seal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fassett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fassett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T9##SUB#
Seal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fassett is looking to take a break and control but Seal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Seal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Seal looking for submissions off his back.
Fassett performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Fassett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seal has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Fassett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fassett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seal finds it's way round the side to connect with Fassett's head.
Fassett misses with a low kick.
Seal connects with a looping right hand.
Fassett misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Seal misses the target.
Seal moves out of range of the strikes.
Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seal looks to score with a jab to the body but Fassett is just out of range.
Fassett throws a big shot that misses.
Fassett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seal momentarily.
Fassett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seal manages to avoid it.#T1#
Seal slips a straight right by Fassett.
Fassett moves away from the strike by Seal.
Fassett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fassett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seal.
Fassett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fassett.
Seal misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Fassett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fassett chips away with some ground and pound.
Seal looking to control.
Fassett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fassett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fassett lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Seal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fassett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fassett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Fassett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Seal is looking for a triangle here but Fassett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fassett lands a decent elbow from side control.
Seal tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.#SUB2#
Fassett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fassett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Seal dodges the ground and pound from Fassett.
Fassett lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Seal wants to control but Fassett postures up.#SUB2#
Fassett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seal has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Fassett looks up at the clock and then as Seal takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fassett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Seal wants to control but Fassett postures up.
Fassett is working Seal over with some ground and pound from side control.
Seal is trying to control Fassett's posture but Fassett avoids it.
Fassett slows the pace down.
Fassett grinds an elbow into Seal's temple.
Seal can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Fassett is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Seal is trying to escape and Fassett transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Seal is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fassett! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Fassett!
Eric Fassett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TOF 96
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Fassett throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Stahl.
A big right from Fassett misses.
Fassett scores with a jab to the body.
Stahl throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Fassett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fassett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stahl is looking for a sweep.
Stahl parries the strikes from Fassett easily there. Fassett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stahl to escape.
Fassett wants to control but Stahl is keeping him busy.
Stahl struggling a bit here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stahl is not content to let Fassett control the position. #T1#
Fassett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stahl some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Fassett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Stahl wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Fassett has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Stahl's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Stahl is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Fassett!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eric Fassett!
Eric Fassett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TOF 86
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Fassett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bang.
Fassett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bing Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang looks to score with a jab to the body but Fassett is just out of range.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fassett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang throws a leg kick
and Fassett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fassett's waist but Fassett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side.
Bang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fassett.
Bang looks to land a body kick but Fassett moved away.
Bang blocks a jab.
Fassett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett slips a straight right by Bang.
Bang throws a leg kick but Fassett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fassett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Bang shoots in but no luck this time.
Fassett feints the counter takedown.
Bang is looking to score with low kicks.
Bang 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#
A big left from Fassett misses.
Bang misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Fassett misses.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Fassett.
Bang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fassett with the counter takedown but Bang avoids it easily.#TD#
Bang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fassett is trying to defend but Bang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fassett is looking for a sweep. Bang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bang is trying to control the action in half guard but Fassett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fassett wants to control but Bang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bang avoids the attempt from Fassett to control.#T2#
Fassett might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Bang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fassett has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fassett!
Bang wants to stand and escape but Fassett is having none of it.
Fassett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bang has his foot on Fassett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fassett works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fassett's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Fassett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Fassett defends easily.
Fassett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fassett looking to sit in guard and control but Bang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bang postures up. #T4#
Fassett managing to control the position.
Bang postures up in Fassett's guard and throws a big left but Fassett blocks it.
Fassett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fassett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fassett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang. #T5#
Bang trying to control but Fassett is working from the bottom.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Fassett is keeping the position.
Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fassett controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Triumph Over Fear inform us that Fassett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Bang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fassett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bang has managed to get both his arms back between Fassett's legs - danger averted.
Bang works over Fassett with some ground and pound from guard.
Fassett looking to control. #T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bang trying to control but Fassett is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bang lands a jab-cross combination.
A combination from Bang does no damage.
Bang misses with a wild body shot.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Bang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fassett checks it well.
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fassett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fassett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bang.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fassett.
Bang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fassett will feel that in the morning.#T7#
Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fassett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bang slips under a jab.
Fassett lands with a straight right. Bang didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Fassett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bang to the mat! Bang manages to get full guard.
Bang trying to keep a closed guard but Fassett is proving a slippery customer.
Fassett preventing the sweep.
Fassett wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. #T8##SUB#
Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fassett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fassett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Fassett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fassett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fassett scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Fassett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fassett is in close to Bang's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Bang working for a triangle but Fassett defends it easily. #SUB#
Bang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fassett has picked Bang up and slammed him! Bang can't keep hold of the triangle and Fassett manages to pass to side control!
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 Bing Bang will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bang wants to clinch.
Bang ducks under a wild hook from Fassett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fassett checks a leg kick. #CL#
Bang has closed the distance and engaged Fassett in a clinch.
Bang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fassett tries to score a body lock takedown but Bang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bang tries a body shot but Fassett blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fassett stalls. #BC2#
Fassett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Bang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bang.
Fassett misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Bang gets caught flat footed, as Fassett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bang looking to control. #SUB#
Bang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fassett defends it easily.
Bang pulls Fassett in to control the position.
Fassett postures up.
Fassett connects with a couple of short punches.
Fassett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Fassett working some strikes from top position.
Bang wants to sweep but no luck.
Bang is trying to control the position but Fassett postures up.
Fassett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fassett wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang has momentary wrist control but Fassett slips an elbow through the middle.
Fassett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang looking to control but Fassett passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Fassett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Bang is trying to get back to full guard.
Fassett working over Bang with some ground and pound. Bang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fassett connects with a nice short shot to Bang's temple.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Fassett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working.
Bang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fassett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fassett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fassett wants to pass the guard but Bang is keeping the position.
Fassett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eric Fassett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bang working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bang is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fassett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T5#
Bang wants to stand but Fassett is controlling the position.
Fassett throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fassett defends well.
Fassett wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving. #SUB2#
Fassett drops back looking for a leg! Bang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bang manages to kick Fassett off! Fassett jumps back into Bang's guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fassett defends well.
Fassett looking to pass the guard.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully. #T7#
Bang looking for a sweep. Not yet Bang, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fassett avoids it.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang looks for a takedown but Fassett sprawls well.
Fassett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bing Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fassett throws a right hand that misses
and Bang counters with a right hand to the body.
Fassett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Fassett throws a sloppy body shot
and Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fassett avoids it really well and circles away.#T8##TD2#
Fassett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fassett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Bang isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fassett stacks Bang on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fassett!
Fassett trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Fassett cracks Bang with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T9#
Bang is looking for a sweep.
Bang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fassett off and has taken his back!
Bang wants to control the position but Fassett frees himself and scrambles - Bang manages to regain control in side control.
Fassett tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it.
Bang working the head and body with strikes.
Bang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bang lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fassett manages to get back to half guard.
Fassett is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Fassett 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bang moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Fassett.
Bang lands a jab-cross combination.
Fassett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bang.
Bang scores with a nice right hand.
Fassett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Fassett tries to counter it with a takedown but Bang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Fassett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang avoids the body shot from Fassett.
A telegraphed right hand from Bang misses the target.
Fassett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Bang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fassett just manages to avoid it.
Bang looks to land a left hand but Fassett moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Bang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fassett counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Fassett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt.
Bang avoids the body shot from Fassett.
Fassett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fassett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang throwing a counter right hand but Fassett manages to avoid it.
Bang looks to throw the jab but Fassett is out of range.
Fassett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fassett feints the counter takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bang.
Fassett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - Fassett circles away. #T2#
Bang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fassett.
Fassett connects with a nice looking jab.
Bang scores with a shot to the body.
Fassett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fassett 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.
Bang swings for the body but Fassett moves out of range.
Fassett misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Fassett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fassett working some strikes from top position.
Fassett throws a big right hand that misses.
Bang wants to control but Fassett passes easily into half guard.
Fassett wants to take a breather but Bang is having none of it. #T3#
Bang wants to control but Fassett is keeping busy.
Fassett is nestled in close to Bang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fassett lands a nice short elbow.
Fassett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bang trying to hold on to Fassett's head to control him but Fassett postures up.
Fassett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fassett prevents Bang from improving his position.
Bang wants to control but Fassett is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Fassett is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Fassett wants to work for an arm triangle but Bang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bang is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fassett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A leg kick checked by Fassett.
Bang chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T5#
Bang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fassett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang. #TD2#
Fassett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fassett content to control rather than advance.
Bang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Fassett is taking a breather. Bang 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.#SUB2#
Fassett is looking for a kimura here.
Fassett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fassett content to control rather than advance.
Fassett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working. #T7#
Bang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fassett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fassett's back!
Bang gets his hands free as Fassett looks to control. #SUB#
Bang looking for the choke but no joy.
Bang is working the ground and pound. Can Fassett escape?
Fassett can't escape the position. #T8#
Bang is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bang gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bang gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bang apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD#
Bang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fassett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fassett is trying to improve his position.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fassett keeps working.
Bang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Fassett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fassett manages to get back to half guard.
Fassett is refusing to be controlled, as Bang sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bang connects with a nice short shot to Fassett's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fassett tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Fassett is controlling Bang's position as best he can from this difficult position.

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 Bing Bang.
I think Bang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: TOF 73
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White throws a hook but Fassett blocks it.
Fassett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fassett takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Fassett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Fassett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and White counters with a nice double leg into guard.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
White passes into half guard.
Fassett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fassett wants to improve his position but White is controlling well. #T1##SUB#
White is looking for a kimura but Fassett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White to get the leverage.
Fassett trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
White passes the guard and advances to mount!
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White is in the full mount, landing strikes.
White unloading with bombs!
White cracks Fassett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T2#
White postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fassett looks a forlorn figure.
Fassett tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
Fassett holds on to White around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
White connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fassett wants to control but White is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White looking to finish Fassett with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fassett!
White throwing strikes here but Fassett is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
White landing punches.
Fassett is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
White is landing with some decent strikes but Fassett is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
White working away from the top, dropping strikes.
White wants to control but Fassett has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
White is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fassett wants to control but White is having none of it.
Fassett sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fassett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.
White throwing shots but Fassett is blocking nicely.
White has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Fassett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fassett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
Fassett regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Fassett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into half guard.
Fassett 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.
Fassett is looking to improve his position.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
White maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fassett could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but White has cracked it and Fassett is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by White!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray White!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray White thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 71
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Fassett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunson manages to avoid it.
Brunson is looking to clinch.
Fassett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunson moves away.#CL#
Brunson closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Fassett has picked Brunson up - he's going for a ride! Fassett dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fassett trying to control from half guard but Brunson is working away.
Brunson is pressing down on Fassett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Brunson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fassett has his hands clasped together but Brunson extends and breaks Fassett's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Brunson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blonde Brunson!
Our winner, Blonde Brunson, 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: TOF 64
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panda goes for a double leg but Fassett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fassett continues to drive forward.
Panda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panda.
Panda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fassett loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
Fassett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pandas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fassett lands with a straight right. Panda didn't see that one coming.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Fassett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eric Fassett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett throws a jab when Panda was well out of range.
Panda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Fassett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Panda is not content to let Fassett control the position.#T1#
Fassett drops an elbow to the side of Panda's head.
Panda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Panda is still trying to improve position.
Fassett is pressing down on Panda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panda is holding on for now.
Fassett is taking a breather. Panda 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fassett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Panda defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is trying to control but can't.
Panda is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fassett is staying active.
Panda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fassett.
Fassett is thwarting Panda's attempts to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fassett working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Fassett throws a strike but Panda avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fassett connects with a couple of short punches.
Panda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Panda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fassett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Panda.
Fassett cracks Panda with a big elbow.
Fassett landing a few strikes.
Fassett is putting a hurting on Panda here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Fassett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Panda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Panda regains half guard, as Fassett was trying to land strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fassett lands a nice short elbow.
Panda manages to get to full guard.
Fassett scoring with some ground and pound.
Fassett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Fassett is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Panda working for a triangle but Fassett defends it easily. #SUB2#
Panda is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fassett frees his head nicely. Oh but Panda has switched to an armbar! Fassett is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mad Panda!

Event: TOF 57
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
The Irritator stuns Fassett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Irritator tries to clinch but Fassett moves out of range.
The Irritator falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fassett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Fassett has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fassett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fassett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Irritator.
The Irritator misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Fassett misses its target.
The Irritator scores with a nice strike.
The Irritator slips a straight right by Fassett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett takes a swing at The Irritator's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Fassett misses
and The Irritator counters with a stiff right hand.
The Irritator throws an overhand right that lands on Fassett's shoulder, as Fassett tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from The Irritator misses the target.
The Irritator misses with a wild body shot.
Fassett looks to land a left hand but The Irritator moved out of range nicely.
Fassett misses with a wild body shot.
Fassett misses with a lunging right hand
and The Irritator counters with a stiff right hand.
Fassett throws a leg kick
and The Irritator counters with a stiff right hand.
Fassett is really struggling to find his range with his punches. The Irritator's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fassett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Irritator tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fassett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Irritator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fassett's head backwards.
The Irritator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Fassett counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
The Irritator has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fassett is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for The Irritator.#T2#
The Irritator is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fassett off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Fassett is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if The Irritator gets his way!
Fassett wants to escape the position.
Fassett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
The Irritator is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fassett wants to control his opponent's hands but The Irritator gets his hands free. #T3#
The Irritator keeps control of the position as Fassett tries to break free. #SUB2#
The Irritator working for a choke but Fassett is defending well.
Fassett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Irritator not allowing Fassett to control his hands.
Fassett turns into The Irritator and is now in his guard. #SUB2#
The Irritator is looking for a triangle but Fassett pushes his legs off easily.
Fassett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Irritator's guard.
The Irritator has hold of Fassett's hands but Fassett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
The Irritator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fassett connects with a nice short shot to The Irritator's temple. #SUB2#
The Irritator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Irritator is not content to let Fassett control the position.
The Irritator is trying to maintain the position but Fassett is very close to passing his half guard.
The Irritator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fassett connects with a nice short shot to The Irritator's temple.
Fassett trying to control the action but The Irritator is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The Irritator is defending against the submission attempts here by Fassett. #T5#
Fassett is nestled in close to The Irritator, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fassett is pressing down on The Irritator's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Irritator is holding on for now.
Fassett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Irritator with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
The Irritator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fassett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Irritator is not content to let Fassett control the position.#SUB2#
The Irritator looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fassett passes into side control!#T6#
The Irritator wants to control but Fassett postures up.
The Irritator 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.
Fassett is putting a hurting on The Irritator here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Irritator tries to control but Fassett manages to take his back.
Fassett keeps control of the position as The Irritator tries to break free.
The Irritator wants to get back to his feet.
Fassett lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Fassett.
Fassett scores with punches from the back. #SUB#
Fassett looking to break The Irritator's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. The Irritator remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fassett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7#
Fassett has the hooks in. The Irritator is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
The Irritator preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fassett.
Fassett not allowing The Irritator to control his hands.
Fassett is punishing The Irritator with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Fassett has one arm under The Irritator 's neck. The Irritator is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Fassett manages to get his arm free though and The Irritator is in a world of trouble! Fassett sinks in the hooks and squeezes! The Irritator turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Fassett!
Eric Fassett 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: TOF 53
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fassett. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fassett walks into a stiff left hand from Love.
Love with a jab.
Fassett misses the jab.
Love avoids the body shot from Fassett.
Love scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fassett misses with a lunging right hand
and Love counters with a right hand to the body.
Fassett ducks right into an uppercut from Love.
Love avoids the body shot from Fassett.
Love was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Love lands a nice looking body shot.
Fassett looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
Love scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fassett throws a hook but Love blocks it.
Fassett lands an overhand right.
Fassett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Love scores with a punch to the head.
Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fassett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Love lands a really nice looking cross but Fassett seems unphased.
Fassett misses with a straight left.
It looks like Love has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fassett throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
Fassett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Love moves away.
Love swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fassett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fassett digs a good body shot into Love's ribs.
Love slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fassett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Love cracks a nice hook into Fassett's ribs.
Love swings for the body but Fassett moves out of range.
Fassett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Love.#T2#
Fassett lands a glancing blow to the side of Love's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fassett throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
Fassett throws out a loose jab but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love thuds a left hand into Fassett's body.
Love misses with a straight right.
Love stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fassett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Fassett.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Fassett as he connects with a hook.
Fassett closes the distance and clinches up with Love, looking for a takedown. Fassett pushes Love against the cage but Love circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Love blocks a jab.
Fassett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fassett moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Fassett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Love lands a jab to the nose.
Love swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Fassett counters with a shoot takedown. Love fights it but they end up in guard.
Love working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fassett.
Fassett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fassett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fassett lands a couple of digs.
Fassett preventing the sweep.
Love avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fassett prevents Love from getting back to his feet.
Fassett throwing strikes but missing.
Fassett is looking to work some ground and pound but Love has wrist control.#T4#
Fassett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fassett won't allow Love to sweep him here.
Fassett stops Love from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fassett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Love sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love throws out a powerful jab.
Fassett moves away from the strike by Love.
Love misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Love 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fassett takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Love rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fassett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fassett throws a shot from downtown. Love moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Love misses its target.
Love's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fassett connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Love scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Fassett does it's job there.#T5#
Fassett defending well as Love loads up on a big left hand.
Fassett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Love rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Fassett counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Fassett is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Love is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Fassett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Love knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Fassett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fassett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Love is not content to let Fassett control the position. #T6#
Love dodges the ground and pound from Fassett.
Fassett misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fassett working the body and head with strikes.
Fassett is working Love over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Fassett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Love knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fassett working away.#T7#
Fassett is trying to ground and pound but Love uses the momentary lack of control by Fassett to regain half guard.
Fassett is looking to advance position but Love won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fassett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fassett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Fassett is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Love has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fassett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T8#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fassett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Love!
Fassett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fassett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fassett throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fassett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Love wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fassett.
Fassett trying to control but Love is having none of it. #T9#
Fassett raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fassett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fassett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Love hang on?
Fassett landing strikes from the mount and Love is in trouble!
Fassett punching from mount but Love doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Fassett moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Love has worked his arm free - good work by Love!
Fassett in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Fassett dominated that round.
That's time! Love's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Love looks to throw the jab but Fassett is out of range.
Love misses with a looping right.
Fassett takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Love misses with a straight right.
Fassett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fassett dodges the punch combination from Love.
Love scores with a decent looking hook.
Love throws out a powerful jab.
Fassett throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Love throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Love misses the jab.
Fassett throws a lazy right hand but Love sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Fassett looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
No luck for Fassett with that takedown attempt.
Fassett dips to his left and cracks Love with an uppercut!
Fassett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fassett throws a shot from downtown. Love moves away and avoids it.
Fassett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Love counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Love lands with a nice body punch.
Mason Love is winning the standup battle so far.
Fassett shoots in looking for a takedown but Love manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fassett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fassett misses with a wild body shot.
Fassett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Fassett.
Love moves out of range as Fassett strikes.#T2#
Love on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fassett misses the body punch
and Love counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fassett throws a poor cross that misses
letting Love counter with a right hand.
Love lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love misses the shot to the body.
Fassett misses with a body shot
and Love counters with a nice uppercut.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Fassett slips a straight right by Love.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fassett. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fassett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Fassett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Fassett.
Fassett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fassett misses with a wild body shot.
Fassett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Love counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Love. Fassett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fassett takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Love avoids the body shot from Fassett.
Fassett throws a sloppy body shot
and Love counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fassett thinking.
Love slaps away a takedown attempt from Fassett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Love lands with a nice body punch.
Love avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Love's corner calls for a 1-2. Love obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Love misses with a straight left.
Fassett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Love darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fassett walks into a jab.#T4#
Love waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fassett.
Love missing with a left hand there. Fassett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Love.
Fassett misses with a body shot.
Love thuds a left hand into Fassett's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Fassett misses.
Love lands a body shot.
Love scores with a punch to the head.
Love connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Love. Those never looked like landing.
Love missing with a left hand there. Fassett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target. #T5#
Love connects with the punch.
Fassett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fassett goes for a double leg but Love avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Love continues to drive forward.
Fassett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Love is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fassett misses with a body shot.
Fassett throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
Fassett throws a sloppy body shot
and Love counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fassett. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Fassett.
Love throws a body punch but Fassett moves out of range.
Fassett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Love connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fassett momentarily.
Love throws a body shot but no joy.
Fassett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Love slips a jab from Fassett.#T6#
Fassett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Love throws a lazy right hand but Fassett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fassett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Love misses with a body shot.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fassett.
Fassett with a poor takedown
and Love counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fassett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Love.
Love throws a lazy right hand but Fassett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fassett misses with a body punch
and Love counters with a straight right hand.
Fassett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Love rather than just go for the knockout.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
Fassett lands with a good body shot.
Fassett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Love counters with a stiff right hand.
Love misses the shot to the body. #T7#
Love defending well as Fassett loads up on a big left hand.
Mason Love is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fassett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice sprawl there from Love as Fassett shoots in.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love connects with the punch.
Fassett throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
Fassett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Love.
Love lands a right hook to the body.
Fassett moves away from the strike by Love.
Fassett with the counter takedown but Love avoids it easily.
Love missing with a left hand there. Fassett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Love misses with a left hand
and Fassett counters with a nice body shot.
Fassett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T8#
Fassett throws a lazy right hand but Love sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Love throws a hook but Fassett blocks it.
Fassett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fassett can do to turn this around?
Love displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fassett throws out the jab.
Love throwing a counter right hand but Fassett manages to avoid it.
Love scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Love connects with a nice looking jab.
Fassett misses with a hook.
Love avoids the body shot from Fassett.
A big left from Fassett misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
Love rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fassett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fassett throws out a counter right but Love avoids it with no problem.
Fassett misses with a body shot.
Fassett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Love but Love pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T9#
A swing and a miss from Love.
Love jabs Fassett right on the nose. Fassett blinks but takes it well.
Love steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fassett.
Fassett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Fassett misses.
Love misses with a straight right.
Fassett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Love.
Fassett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Love.
Love's corner calls for a 1-2. Love obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fassett throws a poor cross that misses
and Fassett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Love scores with a nice right hand.
Love misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Love dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love tries to move into range but Fassett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Love works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
Fassett sizes up Love with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fassett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love slips a straight right by Fassett.
Love lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fassett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fassett circles away quickly and effectively.
Fassett misses with a hook to the body
and Love counters with a stiff right hand.
Fassett with a poor takedown
and Love counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fassett moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Love misses with a looping right.
Fassett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Fassett. Beautiful body shot.
Love looks to land a left hand but Fassett moved out of range nicely.
Love throws the left hand but Fassett avoids the punch easily.
Love slips a jab from Fassett.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Fassett.
The fighters circling - Love throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Love, as that shot connected.
Love scores with a nice strike.
Love throws a hook but Fassett avoids it easily.
Fassett moves away from the strike by Love.
Fassett swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fassett misses with a body shot. #T2#
A big right from Fassett misses.
Love swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Love looks to score with a jab to the body but Fassett is just out of range.
Nice cross by Love.
Love scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Love misses.
Love missing with a left hand there. Fassett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fassett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fassett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fassett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Love throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fassett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Love.
A big left from Love misses.
Fassett misses with a looping left.#T3#
Fassett throws a hook but Love avoids it easily.
Fassett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Love smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Fassett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Love's half guard.#SUB2#
Fassett wants to work for an arm triangle but Love is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fassett is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Love working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Fassett trying to control but Love is having none of it.
Fassett is landing with some decent strikes but Love is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Love is working to get back to half guard.
Love is squirming around, avoiding Fassett's attempts to control the action.
Fassett scoring with strikes but Love is staying in there. #T5#
Love has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Fassett's lack of action.
Love is refusing to be controlled, as Fassett sits in half guard.
Fassett seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Love is refusing to be controlled, as Fassett sits in half guard.
Love keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fassett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fassett is keen to just control but Love is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fassett lands a nice short elbow.
Love keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fassett is keen to just control but Love is a slippery customer.
Fassett tries to pass to full mount but Love defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Love throws a hook but Fassett blocks it.
Fassett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Fassett.
Fassett throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Love to counter with a crisp jab.
Love lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T7#
Love uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fassett.
Fassett avoids the body shot from Love.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Fassett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Love slips a jab from Fassett.
Fassett scores with a sloppy right hand. Love should have avoided that one.
Fassett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Love wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fassett throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
Fassett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fassett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Love.
Love swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Love throws a series of punches but Fassett moves out of range.
Fassett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T8#
Love connects with a body shot that sends Fassett's belly button to the back.
Love misses with a hook.
Fassett misses the shot to the body.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Fassett misses with a hook. Love ducked under it nicely.
Love swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Love misses with a hook. Fassett ducked under it nicely.
Fassett fails to land the takedown.
Fassett takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love throws a jab when Fassett was well out of range.
Love scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fassett doesn't seem bothered though.
Fassett walks into a stiff left hand from Love.#T9#
Fassett lands a nice shot that snaps Love's head back.
Fassett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fassett throws a shot to the body.
Fassett dives in and grabs Love's left leg, looking for a takedown. Love pushes down on Fassett's head and hops out.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Fassett.
No luck for Fassett with that takedown attempt.
Fassett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fassett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Love throws a good cross that connects.
Fassett lands with a nice body punch.
Fassett slips under a jab from Love.
Fassett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Love showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Love 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Love!
Mason Love retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Mason Love, 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: TOF 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Jackman connects with a single shot there.
Jackman misses with an uppercut.
Fassett misses with a body punch
and Jackman counters with a straight right hand.
Fassett cracks Jackman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Fassett counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fassett connects with a couple of short punches.
Jackman wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fassett.
Fassett trying to control but Jackman is working from the bottom.
Jackman trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Jackman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fassett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fassett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fassett showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Jackman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fassett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fassett won't allow Jackman to sweep him here.
Fassett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fassett seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackman for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fassett looks to land a left hand but Jackman moved out of range nicely.
Fassett walks into a straight right hand from Jackman.#TD#
Fassett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Fassett has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jackman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fassett yanks on the arm and Jackman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fassett.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Fassett!
Eric Fassett looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Pekka Pouta is a very nice and respectable person, glad I had the honor to kick his ass! (:'.

Event: TOF 37
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Bang works the jab nicely.
Bang is looking to clinch but Fassett is avoiding it.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Bang #TD2#
and Fassett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bang's guard.
Bang trying to control the position.
Bang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fassett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fassett stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fassett tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Bang 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.#SUB2#
Fassett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Fassett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bang wants to sweep here but Fassett controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fassett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fassett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fassett is one step ahead there.
Bang is trying to control the position but Fassett postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fassett tries to free his leg and advance position but Bang is retaining full guard.
Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Bang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fassett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bang is in Fassett's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fassett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang preventing the sweep.
Fassett is trying to keep Bang in close. #SUB2#
Fassett working for a triangle but Bang defends it easily.
Fassett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Fassett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bang stopping the sweep attempt from Fassett.
Fassett has his hands on Bang's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fassett keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Fassett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bang advances position into side control!
Bang lands a few punches from side control.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fassett keeps working. #SUB#
Bang is trying to get an arm triangle but Fassett is defending well.
Fassett can't do much from the bottom here. #T5#
Bang working the head with strikes.
Fassett is looking for a sweep.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fassett keeps working.
Bang in side control, throwing shots but Fassett defends.
Bang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bang in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bang trying to control the position but Fassett is working away.
Fassett wants to control but Bang postures up.#T6#
Bang prevents Fassett from escaping the position.
Fassett is trying to improve his position.
Fassett is not content to let Bang control the position.
Bang is really struggling to control Fassett but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fassett on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T7#
Bang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fassett takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fassett is looking for a sweep.
Bang grinds an elbow into Fassett's temple.
Fassett struggling a bit here.
Fassett is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Fassett can't do much from the bottom here.
Fassett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bang off and has taken his back!
Bang is really stuck here.
Fassett struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bang wants to control his opponent's hands but Fassett gets his hands free. #T9#
Bang wants to escape the position.
Bang trying to control the hands but Fassett breaks the grip.
Fassett doesn't have the hooks in and Bang manages to turn into his guard.
Bang throws a big right hand that misses.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fassett is keeping the position for now.
Fassett is trying to control the position but Bang postures up.
Bang distracts Fassett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Fassett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fassett wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bing Bang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bang throws a right hand that Fassett ducks under and follows up with a left that Fassett also avoids with ease.
Fassett throws a series of punches but Bang moves out of range.
Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang tries to clinch up.
Bang scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Fassett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fassett working some strikes from top position.
Fassett trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fassett has picked Bang up and slammed him! Bang can't keep hold of the triangle and Fassett manages to pass to side control!
Bang is trying to improve his position.
Fassett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Bang takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fassett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bang down.
Sloppy strikes there by Fassett.#SUB2#
Fassett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bang is looking to reverse the position.
Bang being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Fassett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fassett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Fassett lands an elbow.
Bang is not content to let Fassett control the position.
Fassett throws an elbow but Bang slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bang wants to get back to his feet but Fassett drags him back down.#T3#
Bang prevents Fassett from improving position.
Bang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fassett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fassett is looking to advance position but Bang won't allow it.
Bang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fassett.
Fassett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bang keeps working. #SUB#
Bang looking for submissions off his back.
Fassett not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bang is controlling Fassett's trapped leg to prevent Fassett from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bang lands an overhand right.
Fassett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bang stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Fassett gets a takedown into half guard.
Fassett throwing shots but Bang is blocking nicely.
Bang tries to get to full guard but Fassett has control of the leg.
Bang won't allow Fassett to pass to mount. #T5#
Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Fassett sits in half guard.
Fassett is nestled in close to Bang, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eric Fassett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fassett wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang controlling Fassett's posture.
Fassett throws a big elbow that misses. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fassett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fassett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fassett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fassett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bang wants to sweep here but Fassett controlling him for the moment.
Bang controls Fassett momentarily but Fassett frees himself. #SUB#
Bang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fassett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fassett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.#T7#
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Fassett throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fassett swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang is looking for a counter combo.
Bang throws the kick towards the body but Fassett avoids it.
Fassett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
Bang throws a push kick but Fassett slaps the foot to one side.
Fassett takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Fassett slips under a jab.
Bang with a jab.
Fassett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang thinks about countering with a body kick.#TD#
Fassett gets caught flat footed, as Bang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fassett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fassett keeping full guard, as Bang tries to pass. #T8#
Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Fassett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bang wants to control from the top but Fassett keeps moving.
Fassett trying to control the position.
Fassett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bang passes into half guard. #T9#
Fassett is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bang is working for a kimura but Fassett is defending it quite comfortably.
Fassett wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang trying to control from Fassett's half guard. Fassett has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fassett is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eric Fassett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Fassett gets tackled into the cage by Bang. Bang maintains the clinch.
Fassett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Fassett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fassett stalling.
Fassett wants to pass the guard but Bang is defending well.
Bang regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bang working for a triangle but Fassett defends it easily.
Fassett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Fassett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fassett stops Bang from standing up.
Fassett is stalling in the full guard.
Fassett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fassett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fassett looking to pass the guard.
Bang working a defensive guard here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fassett throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Fassett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bang tries to clinch but Fassett is having none of it.
Bang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fassett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bang but Bang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Fassett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bang wants to clinch.#T3#
Bang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fassett cracks Bang with an open hand slap.
Fassett swats away the attempt to clinch by Bang.
Bang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fassett throws out the jab. #CL#
Bang rushes Fassett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fassett holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Bang breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Bang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bang 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 Fassett has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fassett and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fassett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fassett misses with a body shot.
Fassett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bang finds it's way round the side to connect with Fassett's head.
Bang tries to clinch but Fassett moves out of range.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fassett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bang lands a glancing blow to the side of Fassett's head.#TD2#
Fassett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang trying to keep a closed guard but Fassett is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fassett postures up and lands a big shot to Bang's brow. #T5#
Bang keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Bang controlling Fassett's posture.
Fassett looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bang working a defensive guard here.
Fassett stands up over Bang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fassett working some strikes from top position.
Fassett throws a big right hand that misses.
Fassett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fassett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bang trying to keep a closed guard but Fassett is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bang wants to clinch up but Fassett keeps it at a distance.#T7#
Fassett misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Fassett. That snapped Bang's head back.
Fassett takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Bang has Fassett up against the cage in a clinch.
Bang trying to land knees to the body.
Bang misses with a knee strike.
Bang looking to throw knees to the head but Fassett is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Fassett avoids it by throwing Bang back against the cage.
Fassett'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.
Bang throws a head punch that misses. #T8#
Bang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fassett blocks it with crossed arms.
Fassett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fassett pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Bang gets a takedown into half guard.
Fassett trying to control from the bottom.
Fassett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fassett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Fassett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang preventing the sweep.
Fassett controlling Bang's posture.
Fassett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Fassett.
I think Fassett 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eric Fassett!
Eric Fassett looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Pekka Pouta is a very nice and respectable person, glad I had the honor to kick his ass! (:'.

Event: TOF 29
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Fassett closes the distance and clinches up with Love, looking for a takedown. Fassett pushes Love against the cage but Love circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Love staying out of range there.
Love misses with a straight right.
Fassett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Love cracks Fassett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Love swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fassett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Love.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Love lands a lovely overhand right.
Love avoids the body shot from Fassett.
Love with a hook.
Fassett throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
Fassett misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love throws a hook but Fassett blocks it.
Love keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fassett.
Fassett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Love tries to avoid it but Fassett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Love to the ground. Love escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Love looks to land a combination but Fassett avoids it well.
Love throws a hook but Fassett avoids it easily.
Love definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Fassett lands a lovely overhand right.
Love misses with a right hand
and Fassett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Love throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Love throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Fassett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Love's guard.
Love wants to get back to his feet but Fassett passes into half guard. #REVR#
Fassett working the head and body with strikes.
Fassett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Love manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fassett throwing strikes but missing.
Love working a defensive guard here. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Love escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fassett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fassett trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Love is adopting a defensive guard.
Fassett wants to control from the top but Love keeps moving.
Fassett working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Love can't keep his opponent in guard - Fassett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fassett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Love's head.
Fassett wants to take a breather but Love is having none of it. #SUB2#
Fassett looking for a submission but Love manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #ES#
Love uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fassett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Fassett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fassett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Love rather than just go for the knockout.
Love checks a low kick from Fassett.
A cross from Love lands.#TD2#
Fassett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Love napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fassett landing strikes. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Love is trying to control Fassett's posture but Fassett avoids it.
Fassett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Love down.
Love is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love is not content to let Fassett control the position.
Love tries to bench press Fassett off him but Fassett keeps the position. #SUB2#
Fassett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fassett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T5#
Love tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.
Fassett is looking to take a break and control but Love is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Love wants to get back to his feet but Fassett drags him back down.
Fassett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fassett throws an elbow but Love slips to the side and avoids it well.
Check out the look on Fassett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Love avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fassett.
Fassett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Love is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T6#
Love is looking to regain half guard here but Fassett keeps moving and retains side control.
Love is working hard here to advance position.
Love regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fassett's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Fassett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Love with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fassett working over Love with some ground and pound. Love looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fassett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fassett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T7#
Love scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fassett manages to mount him!
Fassett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fassett content just to control the position here.
Fassett with the ground and pound from mount.
Fassett dominating with strikes here.
Fassett lands a nice shot to the head.
Fassett avoids the attempt from Love to control.
Fassett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fassett is landing with some decent strikes but Love is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T8#
Love is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fassett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Love is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fassett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fassett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Love is trying desperately to improve position.
Love is squirming around, avoiding Fassett's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Fassett landing strikes, looking to finish!
Love wants to control but Fassett is having none of it.
The referee warns Love that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fassett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fassett trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Love tries to hold on but Fassett postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Fassett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Love lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fassett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Love loads up on a big right hand but Fassett slips the punch.
Love slips a jab from Fassett.
Fassett dives in and grabs Love's left leg, looking for a takedown. Love pushes down on Fassett's head and hops out.
Fassett moves out of range as Love strikes.
Fassett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fassett takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Fassett just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Love misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fassett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Love can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Fassett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Love can't do much from the bottom here.
Love is letting Fassett control him for a moment.
Love tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.
Eric Fassett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fassett landing strikes.
Love is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Love parries the strikes from Fassett easily there. Fassett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Love to escape.
Fassett tries to move into full mount but can't pass Love's legs. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fassett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fassett trying to control the position but Love is working away.
You can see the frustration on Love's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Love prevents Fassett from moving into mount.
Fassett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fassett working away.
Fassett is looking to take a break and control but Love is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Love gets back to half guard.
Love is refusing to be controlled, as Fassett sits in half guard.
Fassett drops an elbow to the side of Love's head.
Fassett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Love is not content to let Fassett control the position.
Love controlling the position well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fassett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fassett throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Love is looking to counter punch.
Love misses the shot to the body.
Love throws a big shot that misses.
Fassett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Love throws a hook to the side of Fassett's head but Fassett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason Love is winning the standup battle so far.
Love throws a body punch but Fassett moves out of range.
Fassett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fassett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Love.
Fassett misses with a straight left.
Love is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Love misses the jab.
Fassett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fassett misses with a lunging right hand
letting Love counter with a right hand.
Love stuffs the takedown attempt from Fassett. Fassett gets slowly back to his feet. #T5#
Fassett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Fassett.
Fassett misses the shot to the body.
Fassett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fassett throws a shot from downtown. Love moves away and avoids it.
Love connects with the punch.
Fassett ducks under a wild hook from Love.
Fassett throws a hook but Love blocks it.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fassett.
Fassett misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Love tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Fassett.
Love jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fassett takes a jab right on the kisser. #T6#
Love throws a jab but it's blocked by Fassett.
Fassett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Love with a body shot.
Love bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fassett throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Love dips to his left and cracks Fassett with an uppercut!
Love cracks Fassett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fassett throws a hook but Love avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Love. No joy for Fassett on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Love on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fassett misses with a wild body shot.
Fassett looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Fassett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Fassett looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
Fassett misses with a hook to the body
and Fassett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fassett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Love sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T7##TD2#
Fassett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Love can't do much from the bottom here.
Fassett trying to control the action but Love is working from the bottom.
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Love is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fassett cracks Love with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T8#
Fassett tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fassett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Love parries the strikes from Fassett easily there. Fassett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Love to escape.
Fassett lands a nice forearm strike.
Fassett landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Love's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fassett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T9#
Love struggling a bit here.
Fassett working the strikes but Love uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fassett thows a huge punch but Love dodges it nicely.
Love keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fassett is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Love!
Fassett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fassett with shots to the head and body - Love looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fassett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Love hang on?
Love wants to control but Fassett is having none of it.
Fassett dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Fassett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fassett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Love as he jumps to the side.
Love takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fassett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Love slips a jab from Fassett.
Fassett misses with a takedown
enabling Love to counter with a crisp jab.
Fassett closes the distance and clinches up with Love, looking for a takedown. Fassett pushes Love against the cage but Love circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mason Love has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Fassett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love throws a lazy right hand but Fassett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Love.
Fassett throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
Love ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fassett goes for a double leg but Love avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Love continues to drive forward.#T1#
Fassett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Love moves away.
Fassett throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fassett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fassett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fassett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fassett manages to avoid it.
Fassett looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Love gets caught flat footed, as Fassett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fassett throws a strike but Love rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Love sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Love is pushing down on Fassett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fassett is fighting to maintain full guard but Love has managed to sneak the leg through.
Love is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Love continues to stall.
Fassett 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.
Fassett preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Fassett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Love trying to control the pace.
Love is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fassett being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Love wants to get up but he can't break Fassett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fassett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Love throws out the jab.
Love cracks Fassett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fassett tries to move into range but Love moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fassett shoots in looking for a takedown. Love tries to sprawl out of it but Fassett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Love manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Love was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice sprawl there from Love as Fassett shoots in.
Fassett is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T5#
A jab from Love does it's job there.
Love throws a jab when Fassett was well out of range.
Mason Love is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Fassett drops his hands momentarily and Love takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Fassett misses its intended target.
Fassett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fassett. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fassett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Fassett.
Love swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fassett moves away from the strike by Love.
Love throws a hook but Fassett avoids it easily.
Love fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fassett manages to avoid it.
Fassett with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T6#
Love ducks under a wild hook from Fassett.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fassett. Love does a little dance to reset his feet.
Love dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Love misses the shot to the body.
Fassett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fassett lands with an uppercut that bounces Love off the cage and back into range.
Fassett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Love.
Love cracks a nice hook into Fassett's ribs.
Fassett misses with an uppercut
and Love connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Love scores with a shot to the body.
Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Love keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fassett.#T7#
A swing and a miss from Fassett.
Love scores with a nice right hand.
Fassett shoots in for a takedown but Love shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Love wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fassett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fassett throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Love scores with a punch to the head.
Love moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Love misses with an uppercut.
Fassett misses with a straight right.
Love misses the jab.
Fassett feints the counter takedown.
Fassett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Love counters with a right hand to the body.
Fassett misses with a looping right.
Eric Fassett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T8#
Love dodges the punch combination from Fassett.
It looked like Love was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fassett.
Love throws a body punch but Fassett moves out of range.
Fassett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fassett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Love.
Love swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fassett looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Love lands a jab to Fassett's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fassett misses with a jab to the body
and Fassett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fassett looks to throw the jab but Love is out of range.
Love scores with a three punch combo!
Fassett looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.#T9#
Fassett throws a hook but Love avoids it easily.
Love looks to score with a jab to the body but Fassett is just out of range.
Fassett fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Fassett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Love scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mason Love has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Love throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fassett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Love.
Fassett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Love.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target.
It seemed like Fassett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Love showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fassett 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Fassett!
Post fight, an emotional Eric Fassett said 'Pekka Pouta is a very nice and respectable person, glad I had the honor to kick his ass! (:'.

Event: TOF 23
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Fassett. No joy for Njagi on that attempt.
Fassett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Njagi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fassett.
Njagi tries for a takedown but Fassett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Njagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Njagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fassett scores with a shot to the body.
Njagi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abasi Njagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Njagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fassett.
Njagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fassett with a nice cross.
Fassett lands a right hook to the body.
Fassett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Fassett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Njagi at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Njagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Fassett, which made it look bad.
Fassett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fassett as he avoids it easily.
Fassett misses the shot to the body.
Fassett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Njagi shoots and misses #TD2#
and Fassett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Njagi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fassett trying to control but Njagi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Njagi has his feet on Fassett's thighs here. He's pushed Fassett off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fassett screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abasi Njagi!
Eric Fassett was interviewed post fight and said 'Pekka Pouta is a very nice person! (:'.

Event: TOF 19
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by White.
Fassett tries to bench press White off him but White keeps the position.
Fassett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by White.
Fassett tries to improve position but can't.
White is looking to take a break and control but Fassett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White is working Fassett over with some ground and pound from side control.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White is looking to take a break and control but Fassett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fassett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fassett keeps working. #T1#
Fassett gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
White is just content to waste time from the top position. Fassett takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fassett is controlling White's posture.
Fassett is continuing to stall.
Fassett trying to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
White wants to control from the top but Fassett keeps moving.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fassett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Fassett is retaining full guard. #T3#
Fassett keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fassett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White missing with a left hand there. Fassett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Fassett.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
White looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
White shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fassett's guard.
White is fighting to break Fassett's control of his arms but Fassett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
White wants to control from the top but Fassett keeps moving. #T4#
Fassett wants to sweep but no luck.
White looking to pass the guard.
Fassett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Fassett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
White has gone for a leg lock! Fassett slips out almost immediately though and dives into White's guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray White dominated that round.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Fassett shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fassett showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fassett pulls his head out easily.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fassett scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White trying to control here.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Fassett sits in half guard.
Ray White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Fassett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
White wants to get back to full guard.
Fassett stalling.
Fassett is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fassett is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fassett is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
Fassett working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White is looking to improve his position.
Fassett trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
Ground and pound from Fassett. #T3##SUB2#
Fassett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fassett trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
White is trying to get back to full guard.
White is working hard here to advance position.
Fassett trying to control from half guard but White is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fassett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fassett throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fassett throws a jab when White was well out of range.
Fassett's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fassett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fassett shoots in but no luck this time.
White feinted with a counter takedown.
Fassett moves away from the strike by White.
Fassett leaves White with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Fassett's shoulder, as Fassett tries to avoid the shot.
Fassett tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fassett throws out the jab.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fassett was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fassett! But no joy.
White throws a hook but Fassett avoids it easily.
White looks to land a right hand but Fassett moved out of range.
Fassett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fassett.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Fassett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Fassett keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fassett gets back to full guard.
Fassett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard. #REVB#
White lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fassett keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White throwing strikes from guard but Fassett blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Fassett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Fassett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
White wants to pass the guard but Fassett is keeping the position.
White lands a couple of elbows.
White preventing the sweep.
White wants to control from the top but Fassett keeps moving.
Fassett looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
White sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fassett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
White engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fassett controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
Fassett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as White controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
White stuns Fassett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fassett darts in looking for a takedown but White gets double underhooks and turns Fassett into the cage.
Fassett moves out of range as White strikes.
White throws a shot from downtown. Fassett moves away and avoids it.
White leaves Fassett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fassett swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
White closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fassett's guard.
Fassett is trying to keep White in close.
Fassett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
White sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB2#
Fassett has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
White looking to pass the guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Fassett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Fassett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray White clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
White throws the left hand but Fassett avoids the punch easily.
White misses with a looping right.
Fassett changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
White fails to land the takedown.
Fassett feints the counter takedown.
Fassett throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
Fassett misses the shot to the body.
Fassett shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Fassett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with an uppercut. #TD#
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Fassett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB2#
Fassett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
White is pushing down on Fassett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fassett is fighting to maintain full guard but White has managed to sneak the leg through.
White is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fassett!
Fassett tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.#SUB#
White has hold of Fassett's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fassett manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fassett is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fassett is looking to escape.
White lands with some strikes.
White with the ground and pound from mount.
White looking to control but Fassett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fassett tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
White punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fassett tries to lock up and control but White gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
White working Fassett over with strikes here. #SUB#
White is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fassett to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fassett shrugs it off. #SUB#
White goes for an armbar but Fassett turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fassett.
Fassett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fassett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Fassett stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fassett connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
White looking for a guillotine here but Fassett defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fassett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray White had his way with Eric Fassett in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Fassett punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Fassett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Fassett sits in half guard.
Fassett is pressing down on White's thigh, looking to free his foot. White is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Fassett stalling.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
White is trying to control but can't.
Fassett trying to control the pace.
White gets full guard.
White keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Fassett content to stall in guard here. #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.#SUB#
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fassett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
White working for a triangle but Fassett defends it easily. #SUB#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eric Fassett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
White is controlling Fassett's posture.
Fassett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fassett misses with a straight left.
White moves out of range as Fassett strikes.
White fails to land the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fassett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Fassett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
Fassett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Eric Fassett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fassett moves out of range of the strikes.
Fassett misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White lands an overhand right.
White shoots in for a takedown but Fassett shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fassett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Fassett.
Fassett throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
so White counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fassett is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Fassett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Fassett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray White!
Ray White retains his bantamweight title!
Ray White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Eric Fassett had this to say: 'Pekka Pouta is a very nice person! (:'.

Event: TOF 15
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Fassett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackman.
Fassett is looking to counter punch.
Jackman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackman's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fassett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackman misses with a hook. Fassett ducked under it nicely.
Jackman lands a nice hook to Fassett's body. Fassett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fassett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fassett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Jackman. No joy for Fassett on that attempt.
Jackman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fassett fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jackman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackman has a takedown stuffed.
Jackman swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Fassett counters with a shoot takedown. Jackman fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Jackman has his foot on Fassett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fassett works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Jackman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fassett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fassett landing with the ground and pound.
Jackman keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jackman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fassett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fassett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fassett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackman is keeping the position for now.
Jackman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Jackman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fassett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackman, not yet. #SUB2#
Jackman is looking for a triangle here but Fassett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fassett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackman some visible discomfort.
Fassett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackman is trying to work for a sweep but Fassett has mounted him!#T3#
Fassett with a couple of short strikes.
Jackman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fassett trying to control but Jackman is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackman is working to get back to half guard.
Fassett lands with some strikes.
Fassett looking to finish Jackman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackman!
Fassett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fassett lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T4#
Fassett landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackman is in a horrible position here. Fassett smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fassett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jackman's face.
Jackman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fassett wants to control the pace but Jackman is squirming around nicely.
Fassett pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fassett drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jackman! More shots from Fassett and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Fassett!
Eric Fassett took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Pekka Pouta is a very nice and respectable person, glad I had the honor to kick his ass! (:'.

Event: TOF 10
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Fassett lands with a shot to the body.
Fassett shoots for a double leg takedown but Johansson sprawls well. He's pushed Fassett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fassett's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fassett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fassett throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson is looking to counter punch.
Fassett loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johansson moves away from the strike by Fassett.
Johansson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fassett sizes up Johansson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson defending well as Fassett loads up on a big left hand.
Johansson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fassett misses the jab.
It looked like Johansson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fassett.
Johansson throws a shot to the body.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Johansson takes one on the button.
Fassett loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Fassett misses with a takedown
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fassett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Fassett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
An attempted straight right counter from Johansson misses the target.#TD2#
Fassett shoots in and gets a takedown into Johansson's guard.
Fassett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fassett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johansson is keeping the position for now.
Johansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fassett is one step ahead there.
Johansson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Johansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fassett is one step ahead there.
Johansson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fassett is controlling him.
Johansson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johansson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fassett trying to control the position.
Fassett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Fassett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##ES#
Johansson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fassett swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fassett.
A big right from Fassett misses.
Fassett misses with a jab to the body
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Johansson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fassett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Fassett.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johansson, as that shot connected.
Eric Fassett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson throws a big counter combination but Fassett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Fassett scores with a hook to the body. Johansson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Fassett.
Johansson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johansson ducks under a wild hook from Fassett.
Fassett takes a swing at Johansson's ribcage but misses.
Johansson misses with a hook. Fassett ducked under it nicely.
Fassett slips under a jab.
Fassett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fassett. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fassett is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Johansson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fassett's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eric Fassett 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#
Fassett misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Johansson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fassett. Johansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fassett throws a body punch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fassett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Fassett swings for the body but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Fassett manages to avoid it.
Fassett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Fassett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johansson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson throwing a counter right hand but Fassett manages to avoid it.
Fassett just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Johansson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fassett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Fassett gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Johansson is trying to control Fassett's posture but Fassett avoids it.
Johansson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johansson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johansson tries to kick Fassett off but Fassett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fassett lands a nice short elbow.
Johansson controlling the position well.
Fassett throwing shots but Johansson is blocking nicely.
Johansson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johansson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fassett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fassett's back!#T2#
Johansson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fassett's body.
Johansson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fassett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fassett is looking for a sweep. Johansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johansson slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Johansson trying to mount his opponent but Fassett defends it.
Fassett regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Fassett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fassett keeping full guard, as Johansson tries to pass.
Johansson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johansson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johansson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fassett's guard.
Johansson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fassett wants to sweep but no luck.
Johansson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fassett controls Johansson momentarily but Johansson frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fassett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johansson swivels and escapes.
Johansson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fassett.
A jab from Fassett misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fassett throws the left hand but Johansson avoids the punch easily.
Johansson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Fassett misses.
Fassett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Fassett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Fassett walks into a left hand.
Fassett cracks Johansson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Fassett misses the shot to the body.
Johansson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fassett doesn't seem bothered though.
Fassett misses with an uppercut
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fassett tests Johansson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johansson misses with a looping left.
Fassett throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.
Fassett takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Johansson blocks a jab.
Fassett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fassett looks to land a left hand but Johansson moved out of range nicely.
Fassett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johansson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fassett moves away from the strike by Johansson.
A big left from Fassett misses.
Fassett misses with a lunging right hand
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Fassett throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Fassett gets a takedown into half guard.
Johansson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fassett scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Fassett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johansson controlling the position for now.
Fassett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fassett prevents Johansson from standing back up.
Johansson controlling the position for now.
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!
Fassett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working.
Johansson tries to kick Fassett off but Fassett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eric Fassett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Johansson is looking to improve his position.
Fassett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johansson tries to get to full guard but Fassett has control of the leg.
Fassett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johansson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson is trying to escape back to his feet but Fassett uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Johansson being controlled for a moment.
Johansson is looking for a sweep.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johansson is not content to let Fassett control the position.
Johansson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fassett staying calm.
Johansson is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fassett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fassett is looking to take a break and control but Johansson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sven Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ground and pound from Fassett seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Fassett.
Well Fassett 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Fassett!
Eric Fassett made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Pekka Pouta is a very nice and respectable person, glad I had the honor to kick his ass! (:'.

Event: WFC 30:Jaimie Hopson v Johnson
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Nice body punch from Fassett.
Fassett throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Borrisinov counters with a takedown into side control.
Fassett is trying to improve his position.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Fassett is working from the bottom.
Borrisinov cracks Fassett with a big right hand but Fassett just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Borrisinov throws an elbow but Fassett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Borrisinov controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett dodges the ground and pound from Borrisinov.
Borrisinov lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Borrisinov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fassett keeps Borrisinov under control for a moment.
Fassett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Borrisinov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fassett struggling a bit here.
Borrisinov trying to control the position but Fassett is working away.
Borrisinov scoring with punches and elbows.
Borrisinov working away.
Borrisinov scores with punches from side control.
Borrisinov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Borrisinov is looking to take a break and control but Fassett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Borrisinov working the strikes but Fassett uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fassett to regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fassett holds on and takes a little breather.
Borrisinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borrisinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borrisinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fassett wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fassett keeping moving, preventing Borrisinov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borrisinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fassett missing with a left hand there. Borrisinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fassett looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.#T3#
Borrisinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fassett.
Fassett throws a lazy right hand but Borrisinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borrisinov's coach down at The Italian Job was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Borrisinov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fassett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borrisinov moves away.
Borrisinov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fassett misses with a hook.
Borrisinov feints the counter takedown.
Borrisinov blocks a jab.
Fassett misses with a combination #TD2#
and Borrisinov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fassett won't be happy with that.
Fassett is looking to reverse the position.
Borrisinov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fassett to see if he's OK.#T4#
Fassett wants to control but Borrisinov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fassett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borrisinov scoring with punches from side control.
Fassett is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borrisinov working away.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Fassett is working from the bottom.
Fassett is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borrisinov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fassett throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Borrisinov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Borrisinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Borrisinov trying to control the pace.
Borrisinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fassett works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fassett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Borrisinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borrisinov with a nice head shot there.
Borrisinov scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Borrisinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fassett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Borrisinov is looking to control Fassett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borrisinov avoid being mounted?
Fassett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borrisinov is looking to control Fassett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borrisinov avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Fassett there.
Borrisinov is looking to improve his position.
Borrisinov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Fassett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Borrisinov's head.
Borrisinov controlling the position well.
Fassett prevents Borrisinov from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fassett in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Fassett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borrisinov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fassett is pressing down on Borrisinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borrisinov is holding on for now.
Borrisinov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Borrisinov tries to roll over but Fassett keeps him under control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borrisinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fassett.
Borrisinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fassett looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fassett misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Borrisinov counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Borrisinov is looking for a kimura but Fassett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borrisinov to get the leverage.
Fassett taking some punishment here, with Borrisinov in his half guard.
Fassett is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Borrisinov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fassett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Borrisinov trying to control from half guard but Fassett is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borrisinov lands strikes from half guard.
Borrisinov working over Fassett with some ground and pound. Fassett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodimir Borrisinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Borrisinov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borrisinov feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Fassett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fassett swings for the body but Borrisinov moves out of range.
Borrisinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
Fassett looks to score with a jab to the body but Borrisinov is just out of range.
Borrisinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fassett defends it well.
Fassett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Borrisinov sprawls well. Borrisinov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fassett gets slowly back to his feet.
Borrisinov with the counter takedown but Fassett avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett throws a looping overhand right but Borrisinov ducks down to avoid it.
Borrisinov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Fassett misses with a body shot.
Borrisinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fassett throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Borrisinov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fassett's guard.
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fassett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Borrisinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Borrisinov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Borrisinov looking to sit in guard and control but Fassett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fassett connects with a couple of short punches.
Volodimir Borrisinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fassett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fassett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fassett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fassett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fassett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borrisinov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borrisinov pulls Fassett in to control the position.
Fassett wants to control from the top but Borrisinov keeps moving.
Borrisinov controlling the position.#T3#
Fassett trying to control but Borrisinov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fassett is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Borrisinov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
No luck for Fassett with that takedown attempt.
Borrisinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fassett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borrisinov blocks a jab.
Fassett loads up on a big right hand but Borrisinov slips the punch.
Borrisinov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fassett defends it well.
Fassett takes a swing at Borrisinov's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Borrisinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fassett.
Borrisinov feints the counter takedown.
Eric Fassett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fassett. Borrisinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borrisinov with the counter takedown but Fassett avoids it easily.
Fassett misses with a hook. Borrisinov ducked under it nicely.
Borrisinov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fassett just misses with a punch to the body.
Borrisinov with the counter takedown but Fassett avoids it easily.
Fassett digs a good hook to Borrisinov's body.
Fassett misses with a body shot.
Borrisinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fassett catches Borrisinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fassett throws a hook but Borrisinov avoids it easily.
Borrisinov feints the counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Fassett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borrisinov 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WFC 26: Johnson vs Muller
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Fassett misses with a hook to the body
and Dinklage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fassett throws a big shot that misses.
Dinklage lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Dinklage clinches up with Fassett and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dinklage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinklage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinklage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dinklage lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fassett fails to land.
Dinklage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fassett's elbow.
Fassett working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Dinklage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dinklage.
Dinklage blocking some punches.
Dinklage working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Fassett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dinklage smiles and moves away.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
Eric Fassett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinklage looks to land a left hand but Fassett moved out of range nicely.
Fassett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dinklage jabs Fassett right on the nose. Fassett blinks but takes it well.
Fassett misses with an uppercut
enabling Dinklage to counter with a crisp jab.
Fassett throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Dinklage counters with a nice right hand that sends Fassett toppling to the canvas! Fassett scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dinklage finish him?!#ROC2#Fassett is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fassett misses with an uppercut
and Dinklage counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Dinklage!
Our winner, Peter Dinklage, 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: WFC 22: Dias vs Puck
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Fassett throws a body punch but Lomas moves out of range.
Fassett missing with a left hand there. Lomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Lomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fassett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fassett looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomas is just out of range.
Lomas darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Fassett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lomas won't be happy with that.
Fassett controls the position from side control.#T1#
Fassett working away.
Lomas is letting Fassett control him for a moment.
Fassett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fassett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fassett controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lomas is trying to get back to his feet.
Fassett cracks Lomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fassett working the head with strikes.
Fassett landing strikes.
Lomas 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.
Lomas is being controlled here.
Lomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lomas is looking for a sweep.
Lomas can't do much from the bottom here.
Lomas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Lomas is trying to improve his position.
Fassett cracks Lomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Lomas is rocked!
Fassett happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lomas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fassett cracks Lomas with a big elbow.
Lomas is still in real trouble! Can Fassett finish him?
Fassett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fassett is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lomas's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Fassett trying to control the position but Lomas is working away.
Lomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Lomas is trying to control Fassett's posture but Fassett avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fassett tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fassett has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fassett just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Fassett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lomas slips a jab from Fassett.
Fassett throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomas avoids the body shot from Fassett.
Lomas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fassett.
Lomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fassett.
Lomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fassett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fassett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomas can do to turn this around?
Fassett with a nice cross.
Lomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fassett throws a big shot that misses.
And Lomas tries to counter it with a takedown but Fassett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lomas.
Fassett throws a hook but Lomas blocks it.
Fassett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
A jab from Fassett finds it's way through Lomas's defenses.
Lomas wants to clinch up but Fassett keeps it at a distance.
Shufoji Lomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fassett misses with a hook. Lomas ducked under it nicely.
Fassett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lomas throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Fassett.
Fassett leaves Lomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fassett misses with a body shot.
As Fassett backs off Lomas throws a huge counter combo but Fassett manages to avoid it all.
Lomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fassett circles away.
Eric Fassett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shufoji Lomas.
Fassett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fassett misses with a wild body shot.
Lomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eric Fassett is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fassett circles away.
Fassett throws a body punch but Lomas moves out of range.
Fassett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lomas manages to avoid it.#T2#
Fassett misses with a body shot. #TD#
Fassett scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fassett controls the position from side control.
Eric Fassett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Fassett working away.
Fassett controls the position.
Lomas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fassett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fassett cracks Lomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fassett working the head and body with strikes.
Fassett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Fassett cracks Lomas with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Fassett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fassett working the ground and pound.
Fassett working the ground and pound.
Lomas is letting Fassett control him for a moment.
Fassett tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Fassett dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Fassett loads up on a big right hand but Lomas slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Lomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fassett swivels and escapes.
Lomas tries for a takedown but Fassett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fassett misses with an uppercut.
Fassett is looking to wear down Lomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fassett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fassett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fassett lands a body shot.
Lomas tries for a takedown but Fassett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eric Fassett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shufoji Lomas.
Lomas tries to clinch but Fassett moves away #TD#
and Fassett counters with a single leg into guard. Lomas didn't expect that.
Fassett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fassett is stalling in the full guard.
Fassett working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Fassett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fassett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fassett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fassett slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fassett postures up and lands a big shot to Lomas's brow.
Lomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fassett controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fassett seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lomas for as long as he can get away with.
Fassett stopping the sweep attempt from Lomas.
Fassett works over Lomas with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Fassett is working Lomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fassett postures up.
Fassett wants to pass the guard but Lomas is keeping the position.
Fassett slips nicely into half guard.
Lomas trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fassett connects with a nice short shot to Lomas's temple.
Fassett stalling.
Fassett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Fassett lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Fassett.
Fassett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Lomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fassett slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Fassett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fassett 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Fassett!

Event: WFC 19: Romero vs Nilsson
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Fassett misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bronson dives in and grabs Fassett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fassett pushes down on Bronson's head and hops out.
Fassett lands a nice hook to Bronson's body. Bronson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fassett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fassett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fassett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson wants to clinch up but Fassett keeps it at a distance.
Fassett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bronson has his takedown stuffed
and Fassett 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.
Bronson is looking to clinch but Fassett is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Fassett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Bronson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fassett trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Bronson successfully pulls guard.
Fassett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fassett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fassett stands and throws Bronson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bronson being controlled for a moment.
Fassett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fassett scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fassett is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bronson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bronson struggling a bit here.
Bronson misses with a strike from the bottom.#T2#
Fassett cracks Bronson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fassett gets to mount! Bronson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fassett controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Fassett jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bronson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bronson and Fassett has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fassett working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fassett cracks Bronson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bronson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bronson tries to hold on but Fassett postures up.#T3#
Fassett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bronson tries to lock up and control but Fassett gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fassett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fassett with good strikes from the mount here!
Fassett with good strikes from the mount here!
Fassett content just to control the position here. #T4#
Bronson gets back to half guard.
Bronson tries to roll over but Fassett keeps him under control.
Fassett trying to control the pace.
We've been informed that Bronson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fassett passes into side control, despite Bronson's attempt to control the position.
Fassett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Fassett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fassett swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Bronson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Fassett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bronson wants to stand back up but Fassett manages to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Fassett stalls from top position.#SUB#
Fassett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bronson has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett blocks the strikes from Bronson. #T1##SUB#
Fassett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fassett scores with punches from side control.
Fassett working the ground and pound.
Eric Fassett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bronson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fassett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Fassett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fassett working the ground and pound from side control.
Fassett passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bronson!
Fassett lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fassett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bronson?
Fassett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Fassett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fassett content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson is looking to get to half guard.
Bronson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bronson working to try and regain half guard.
Fassett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronson can do to turn this around?#T3#
Fassett scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Bronson is rocked!
Fassett connects with a bit shot that sees Bronson covering up! More strikes from Fassett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fassett is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Fassett!

Event: Stepping Stone 38
Date: Sep 25, 2022

183 cm
18 yrs
190 lbs

156 cm
18 yrs
139 lbs

Cerqueira

Fassett

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Eric Fassett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Fassett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cerqueira is trying to pull guard but Fassett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cerqueira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fassett smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Cerqueira gets caught flat footed, as Fassett shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (2) Fassett
Cerqueira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cerqueira is looking to sweep but instead, Fassett has passed into half guard.
Fassett prevents Cerqueira from improving his position.
Cerqueira is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerqueira controlling the position well.
Cerqueira trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Cerqueira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fassett has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cerqueira (0) vs (5) Fassett
Fassett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cerqueira is working to get back to half guard.
Cerqueira sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cerqueira tries to get to full guard but Fassett has control of the leg.
Fassett trying to mount his opponent but Cerqueira defends it. #T2#
Fassett prevents Cerqueira from improving his position.
Cerqueira trying to control but Fassett postures up.
Fassett is trying to control. Cerqueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cerqueira manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fassett preventing the sweep.
Fassett wants to control from the top but Cerqueira keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fassett won't allow Cerqueira to sweep him here. #T3#
Fassett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerqueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fassett trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerqueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fassett tries to free his leg and advance position but Cerqueira is retaining full guard.
Cerqueira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cerqueira has control of Fassett's left arm, preventing Fassett from doing any damage.
Fassett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cerqueira is keeping the position for now.
Cerqueira keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully. #T4#
Cerqueira is pulling down on Fassett's head. It's preventing any offense from Fassett, at least for the moment.
Cerqueira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cerqueira tries to get out of the position.
Fassett preventing the sweep.
Cerqueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fassett's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cerqueira (2) vs (5) Fassett
Cerqueira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Fassett working for a triangle but Cerqueira defends it easily.
Cerqueira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Cerqueira trying to control but Fassett is working from the bottom.
Cerqueira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fassett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cerqueira passes Fassett's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Fassett preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cerqueira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fassett tries to get to full guard but Cerqueira has control of the leg.
Cerqueira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Cerqueira wants to free his trapped foot but Fassett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Cerqueira seems content to control.
Fassett trying to control but Cerqueira postures up.
Cerqueira controlling the action here.#T8#
Cerqueira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cerqueira is pressing down on Fassett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fassett is holding on for now.
Fassett keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cerqueira not doing much here. #T9#
Fassett wants to control but Cerqueira is keeping busy. #SUB#
Cerqueira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cerqueira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Fassett trying to control here.
Fassett is looking for a sweep. Cerqueira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cerqueira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fassett tries to get to full guard but Cerqueira has control of the leg.
Cerqueira is controlling the pace.
Fassett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cerqueira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cerqueira's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cerqueira (2) vs (9) Fassett#T11#
Fassett controlling well, preventing Cerqueira from escaping the position.
Cerqueira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Cerqueira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fassett trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cerqueira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Cerqueira tries to hold on but Fassett postures up.
Fassett controlling the pace for now.
Cerqueira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cerqueira holds on for dear life, controlling Fassett's posture momentarily.
Fassett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cerqueira is looking to escape.
Cerqueira wants to control but Fassett is having none of it.#T13#
Cerqueira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fassett not doing much here.
Cerqueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cerqueira pulls Fassett in close to his closed guard and prevents Fassett from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Fassett trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerqueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerqueira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fassett wins on points by 9 to 2.

Event: Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022

180 cm
18 yrs
180 lbs

156 cm
18 yrs
139 lbs

Hartwell

Fassett

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brad Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eric Fassett!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fassett darts in and clinches Hartwell up against the cage.#TD#
Hartwell lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (0) Fassett
Hartwell won't allow Fassett to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hartwell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fassett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hartwell has Fassett in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (2) Fassett
Hartwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hartwell tries to get out of the position.
Hartwell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fassett has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (5) Fassett
Hartwell tries to improve position but can't.
Hartwell is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hartwell gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fassett is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fassett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Fassett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hartwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hartwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fassett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hartwell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fassett escapes and throws Hartwell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (8) Fassett
Fassett is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2##SUB2#
Fassett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hartwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fassett controls the position.
Hartwell tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.
Hartwell is trying to escape the position but Fassett is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Fassett wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hartwell, who protects the arm well.
Hartwell being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hartwell tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.
Hartwell is trying to escape the position but Fassett is controlling the position.
Hartwell tries to improve position but can't.
Fassett in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fassett advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hartwell (2) vs (10) Fassett
Hartwell tries to reverse the position but Fassett maintains control.
Fassett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Fassett prevents Hartwell from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Fassett with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fassett controlling the pace for now.
Hartwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Fassett looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Fassett working for a guillotine from mount but Hartwell is in no mood to give up.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position but Fassett isn't that keen on the idea.
Fassett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hartwell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T6#
Fassett controlling from mount.
Hartwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hartwell gets back to half guard.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep. Fassett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fassett is controlling the pace.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but Fassett is controlling well. #T7#
Fassett controlling the action here.
Fassett prevents Hartwell from improving his position.
Fassett controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fassett stays in close to Hartwell's body and controls the position.
Hartwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Fassett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Hartwell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hartwell, not yet.
Fassett controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hartwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fassett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fassett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hartwell wants to improve his position but instead Fassett has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Hartwell actively working from the bottom here.
Hartwell is looking to get back to full guard here but Fassett has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (13) Fassett
Fassett is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hartwell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fassett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Hartwell tries to buck Fassett off but Fassett is having none of it.
Hartwell is being controlled here.
Hartwell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hartwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hartwell working for a triangle but Fassett defends it easily.
Fassett stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwell.
Fassett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hartwell wants to sweep here but Fassett controlling him for the moment.
Fassett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Fassett stopping the sweep attempt from Hartwell.#SUB#
Hartwell has an active guard here but Fassett has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartwell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fassett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartwell is keeping the position for now.
Fassett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hartwell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fassett controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11##SUB#
Hartwell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fassett doesn't defend quickly enough and Hartwell has managed to lock this one up! Can Fassett escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hartwell on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brad Hartwell!
Brad Hartwell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Stepping Stone 29
Date: Sep 11, 2022

181 cm
20 yrs
162 lbs

156 cm
18 yrs
139 lbs

Barnes

Fassett

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eric Fassett!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fassett prevents it. #TD#
Barnes drags the fight down to the ground.
Fassett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Fassett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fassett is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fassett wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fassett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fassett wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Fassett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fassett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Fassett wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fassett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fassett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fassett sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Fassett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Barnes controlling Fassett's posture.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Fassett is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Fassett being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fassett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fassett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fassett stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Fassett controlling from the top position. #T4#
Fassett trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fassett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Fassett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5##SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Fassett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fassett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes pulls Fassett in to control the position.
Fassett trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fassett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Fassett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fassett trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Fassett postures up.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Fassett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fassett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes controls Fassett momentarily but Fassett frees himself. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Fassett defends easily. #T7#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes controls Fassett momentarily but Fassett frees himself. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fassett trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fassett defends well.
Fassett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Fassett from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Fassett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fassett works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes trying to control the position here.
Fassett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard. #T9#
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Barnes moves into full guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fassett defends well.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Fassett defends easily.
Fassett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fassett trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T10#
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fassett controls the pace.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle here but Fassett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (3) Fassett
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB2#
Fassett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fassett but great work by Barnes.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (3) Fassett#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Fassett is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fassett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnes trying to control the position but Fassett is working away.
Barnes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fassett can't do much from the bottom here. #T12##SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fassett has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fassett is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Barnes is staying tight to Fassett's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fassett is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes controls the position.#SUB#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
Fassett is looking for a sweep.
Barnes trying to control the position but Fassett is working away.
Barnes controlling the position from side mount.
Fassett is looking to regain half guard here but Barnes keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes wants to control for a moment but Fassett uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 4 to 3.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Fassett takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Dawson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fassett manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Dawson lands but Fassett takes it in his stride.
Fassett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson wants to clinch#TD#
and Fassett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dawson's guard.
Fassett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dawson is wriggling around but Fassett manages to pass to half guard.
Fassett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dawson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dawson is trying to stand.
Fassett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dawson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fassett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fassett working over Dawson with some ground and pound. Dawson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fassett 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.
Dawson has hold of Fassett's hands but Fassett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Dawson is trying to escape back to his feet but Fassett uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fassett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dawson down.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet but Fassett drags him back down.
Dawson is not content to let Fassett control the position.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
Dawson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fassett connects with a decent elbow.
Fassett is working Dawson over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Fassett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dawson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fassett working the ground and pound.
Fassett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Dawson pushes Fassett away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fassett gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dawson is looking to get back to his feet here but Fassett is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dawson's back.
Fassett lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fassett punishes Dawson with strikes from the back mount.
Fassett scores with punches from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Fassett is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Dawson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Fassett off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Fassett!

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