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Event:
DMMA 383: Abrazos v Redcola
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Smolarek lands a nice hook to Asby's body. Asby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Asby misses the target.
Asby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smolarek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smolarek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asby connects with the punch.
A big right from Smolarek misses.
Asby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asby throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Smolarek counters by clinching up.
Smolarek misses with the head strike.
Asby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek scores with a shot to the side of Asby's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smolarek.
Asby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smolarek's elbow.
Smolarek trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Asby working aggressively here.
Asby tries to throw a body punch but Smolarek avoids it by throwing Asby back against the cage.
Asby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek pushes Asby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Asby as the two fighters clinch.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Smolarek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Asby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smolarek working aggressively here.
Smolarek misses with the head strike.
Smolarek lands a body punch.
Smolarek's coach down at London MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smolarek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smolarek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Asby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Smolarek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been told by Asby's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Smolarek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smolarek misses with a straight right.
It looked like Asby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smolarek throws an off balance right hand
and Asby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smolarek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smolarek feints and then cracks Asby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asby down.
Smolarek lands with a straight right. Asby didn't see that one coming.
Smolarek lands a right hook to the body.
Asby misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Smolarek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek with a jab.#T3#
Smolarek looks to land a left hand but Asby moved out of range nicely.
Asby throwing a counter right hand but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
Smolarek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asby.
Smolarek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Asby ducks right into an uppercut from Smolarek.
Asby slips under a jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek misses with a straight left.
Smolarek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Smolarek misses.
Asby missing with a left hand there. Smolarek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smolarek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Asby blocks a jab.
Asby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smolarek.
Smolarek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Asby misses the target.
Asby misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Smolarek moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asby prevents a body shot from Smolarek.
Smolarek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smolarek missing with knees to the body.
Smolarek lands with a right to the head.
Smolarek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smolarek lands a hook that snaps the head of Asby backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smolarek dips to his left and cracks Asby with an uppercut!
Smolarek lands a body shot.
Smolarek misses with a body shot.
Asby throwing a counter right hand but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
Smolarek connects with a body shot.
Asby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smolarek counters with a nice uppercut.
Asby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Smolarek lands a right hook to the body.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Asby ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asby missing with a left hand there. Smolarek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asby throws a right hand that misses
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smolarek clobbers Asby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smolarek misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Asby misses the target.#T1#
Smolarek lands a glancing blow to the side of Asby's head.
Asby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smolarek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smolarek slips a jab and a cross from Asby.
Smolarek tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smolarek scores with a punch to the head.
Smolarek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asby.
Asby swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smolarek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asby doesn't seem bothered though.
Smolarek throws out a loose jab but Asby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asby blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Asby misses its target.
Asby jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Smolarek thuds a left hand into Asby's body.
Asby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smolarek misses with a straight left.
Smolarek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asby throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smolarek.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Asby ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Smolarek.
A jab from Smolarek misses.
Smolarek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smolarek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asby throws an overhand right that lands on Smolarek's shoulder, as Smolarek tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Smolarek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smolarek swings for the body but Asby moves out of range.
Smolarek lands a nice hook to Asby's body. Asby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smolarek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smolarek.
Asby blocks a jab.
Asby is looking to counter punch.
Asby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asby misses with a double jab
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smolarek wants to clinch.#T4#
Smolarek staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smolarek! But no joy.
Smolarek misses with a hook.
Asby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smolarek connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asby moves away from the strike by Smolarek.
Asby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smolarek misses with a body shot
and Smolarek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asby takes a swing at Smolarek's ribcage but misses.
Smolarek misses with a body shot
and Asby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Smolarek loads up on a big right hand but Asby slips the punch.
Smolarek lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Asby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smolarek.
Smolarek slips a jab from Asby.
Smolarek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asby.
Asby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek missing with a left hand there. Asby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Smolarek finds it's way through Asby's defenses.
Asby looks to land a left hand but Smolarek moved out of range nicely.
Smolarek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asby momentarily.
#T1#
Asby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Smolarek counter with a right hand.
Asby misses with a hook.
Smolarek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asby throws a poor cross that misses
and Smolarek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Asby.
Smolarek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smolarek lands a glancing blow to the side of Asby's head.
Smolarek scores with a nice head shot.
Asby swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bjorn Asby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smolarek scores with a jab. Asby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asby throws a hook but Smolarek blocks it.
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smolarek's head.
Smolarek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smolarek slips a straight right by Asby.
Smolarek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smolarek digs a good hook to Asby's body.
Asby walks into a left hand.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut
letting Asby counter with a right hand.
Asby throws a lazy uppercut
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Smolarek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asby under the eye.#T3#
Smolarek misses the jab.
Smolarek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asby throws a combination that misses
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Smolarek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smolarek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smolarek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asby blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smolarek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asby.
Smolarek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asby is defending well for now.
Asby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smolarek's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Smolarek fails to land.
Smolarek tries to stall but Asby uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T4#
Smolarek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asby backwards.
Smolarek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asby managing to block the knees to the body from Smolarek.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Smolarek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asby lands a nice uppercut.
Smolarek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smolarek blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asby struggles to land a body shot inside as Smolarek controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Asby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asby misses with the head strike.
Smolarek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smolarek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Asby manages to break the clinch.
Smolarek throws a right hand that misses
and Asby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smolarek tests Asby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serwacy Smolarek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smolarek 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serwacy Smolarek! |
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Event:
UCF 65: Casbon v Boytsov
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
A big right from Payakaroon misses.
Asby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Asby avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
A low kick lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon wants to slow Asby down by chopping away at his legs.
Asby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asby throws a right hand that Payakaroon ducks under and follows up with a left that Payakaroon also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon connects with a solid leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a kick to the body
and Asby counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Asby finds it's target.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asby.#T1#
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon motions for Asby to come forward. Payakaroon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asby.
We've been told by Asby's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payakaroon looks for the body kick but Asby saw that one coming.
Payakaroon's coach down at Mighty MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Payakaroon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick
and Asby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asby misses with a hook.
Payakaroon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asby.
Payakaroon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Asby.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Asby listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asby.
Payakaroon scores with a spinning back kick!
Asby jabs Payakaroon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asby throws a body shot but no joy.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Asby and move into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Asby.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asby counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Asby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Asby misses.
Payakaroon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asby throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Asby moves out of range.
Nice shot by Asby.
A head kick from Payakaroon lands but Asby takes it in his stride.
Payakaroon throws an off balance right hand
and Asby counters with a straight right hand.
Asby misses with a hook.#T4#
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Asby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payakaroon misses with a leg kick.
Payakaroon tries a head kick but it misses.
Asby throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Asby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asby slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Asby.
Asby throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon tries to counter with a clinch but Asby shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Asby 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#
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses
and Asby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payakaroon can do to turn this around?
Asby scores with a nice strike.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that half lands.
Asby misses with a wild body shot.
Asby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asby.
Asby tests Payakaroon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Asby cracks a nice hook into Payakaroon's ribs.
Payakaroon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Asby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Asby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payakaroon misses with a head kick.
Bjorn Asby is winning the standup battle so far.
Asby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asby looks to land a right hand but Payakaroon moved out of range.
Asby walks into a jab.
A low kick from Payakaroon misses
and Asby counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Asby's front leg but catches the back leg as Asby tries to avoid it.
Asby moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Asby takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon looks to land a body kick but Asby moved away.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but Asby moved away.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Asby to counter with a crisp jab.
Asby throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Payakaroon thuds his right hand into Asby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Asby throws a jab but it's blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon wants to counter with a clinch but Asby pushes him away.
Nice jab there from Asby.
Asby swinging wildly here.
Payakaroon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asby.
Asby throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon wants to counter the offense by Asby and move into the clinch position.
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asby throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Asby blocks the leg kick.
Asby is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Payakaroon looks to throw a body kick
and Asby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payakaroon under the eye.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Asby down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon throws a lazy head kick
and Asby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asby scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Payakaroon is rocked!
Asby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is still on wobbly legs! Can Asby finish him?
Asby steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Payakaroon is out on his feet! Asby sets himself and nearly takes Payakaroon's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bjorn Asby! |
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Event:
UCF 54: Hanma v Almeda
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Asby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supko lands the left hand.
Supko looks to land a left hand but Asby moved out of range nicely.
Supko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Supko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asby.
Supko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Supko.
Supko throws a lazy uppercut
and Asby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Asby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supko moves away from the strike by Asby.
Supko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Supko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Asby misses with a hook.
Supko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Supko lands a really nice looking cross but Asby seems unphased.
Supko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Asby eats them both and turns towards Supko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Asby has been cut.
A big left from Supko misses.
Asby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Supko scores with a decent looking hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Asby scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Supko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asby moves away from the strike by Supko.
Asby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asby slips under a jab from Supko.
Asby is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Asby's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Asby misses with a hook. Supko ducked under it nicely.
Asby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Supko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asby scrambles back to his feet.
Supko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Asby to counter with a crisp jab.
Asby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Supko throws a lazy uppercut
and Asby counters with a straight right hand.
Supko dips to his left and cracks Asby with an uppercut!
Asby throws a poor cross that misses
and Supko counters with a nice uppercut.
Supko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Supko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Supko misses with a hook. Asby ducked under it nicely.
Asby misses with a lunging right hand
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asby swings for the body but Supko moves out of range.
#T3#
Supko throws a combination. Asby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Asby throws a looping overhand right but Supko ducks down to avoid it.
Supko avoids the body shot from Asby.
Supko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Supko throws a lazy uppercut
and Asby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Supko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asby cracks Supko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Supko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Supko throws a poor cross that misses
letting Asby counter with a right hand.
Supko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asby on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supko misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Asby misses its target.
Supko dips to his left and cracks Asby with an uppercut!#T4#
Supko throws a hook to the side of Asby's head but Asby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Supko's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Supko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Asby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Supko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asby.
Ksawery Supko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Supko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supko throws an off balance right hand
and Asby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Asby misses.
A little jabbing left from Supko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Supko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Supko walks into a stiff left hand from Asby.
A telegraphed right hand from Supko misses the target.
Asby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asby ducks under a wild hook from Supko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ksawery Supko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Asby's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Asby throws a body punch but Supko moves out of range.
Supko lands with a straight right. Asby didn't see that one coming.
Asby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Supko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asby. Asby circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Asby might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Supko. That snapped Asby's head back.
Supko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ksawery Supko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Supko - just one landing.
Asby throws a poor cross that misses
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asby slips under a jab from Supko.
Supko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asby throwing a counter right hand but Supko manages to avoid it.
Asby loads up on a big right hand but Supko slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Asby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supko.
Asby defending well as Supko loads up on a big left hand.
Asby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Supko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Supko is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Asby.
Asby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Supko.
Supko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asby.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Supko! But no joy.
Supko avoids the body shot from Asby.
Nice defenses there by Asby.
Asby swings for the body but Supko moves out of range.
#T2#
Supko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asby misses the body punch
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asby moves away from the strike by Supko.
A big left from Asby misses.
Supko lands the left hand.
Asby throws a jab when Supko was well out of range.
Jab from Supko.
Supko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Supko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asby manages to avoid it.
Supko throws a series of strikes that have Asby backpedaling.
Asby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Supko.
Asby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Supko throws a series of strikes that have Asby backpedaling.
#T3#
Asby stuns Supko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Supko in his tracks.
A slow jab from Supko misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Asby misses the target.
Supko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asby.
Asby lands an overhand right.
Asby misses with a left hand
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Supko.
Supko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asby on the side of the head.
Asby swings widly with a right hand
letting Supko counter with a right hand.
Supko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asby throws a series of punches but Supko avoids them all with ease. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Supko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Supko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Supko duly obliges.
Supko throws the left hand but Asby avoids the punch easily.
Supko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Supko scores with the left hand. Asby knows he should have avoided that one.
Supko scores with a spinning back kick!
Asby walks into a stiff left hand from Supko.
Supko misses with a hook
and Asby counters with a nice uppercut.
Asby misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Asby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ksawery Supko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Asby's cut.
That's time! Asby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Supko cracks Asby with a good jab.
Asby defending well as Supko loads up on a big left hand.
Asby digs a good body shot into Supko's ribs.
Supko throws a looping overhand right but Asby ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Asby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asby blocks a head kick by Supko.
Asby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Supko.
Asby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Asby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supko throws a lazy right hand but Asby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asby slips under a jab.
Asby misses with a looping right.#T1#
Supko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asby finds it's way round the side to connect with Supko's head.
Supko misses with a straight right.
Supko misses with a series of wild punches.
Asby is looking to counter punch.
Asby throws a right and a left that both miss.
Supko moves out of range of the strikes.
Asby slips under a jab from Supko.
Asby blocks a jab.
Asby misses with a lunging right hand
and Supko counters with a nice uppercut.
Supko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Supko misses with a body kick.
Bjorn Asby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Asby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supko moves away.
Supko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Supko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Asby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Asby blocks the low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asby.
Supko slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asby connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Supko's hands.
Asby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asby takes one on the button.
Supko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asby.#T3#
Asby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Supko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Supko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Supko blocks a jab.
Supko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Supko duly obliges.
Supko tries to bum rush Asby with a series of wild strikes but Asby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asby slips a jab from Supko.
Asby throws a big counter combination but Supko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Supko misses the target.
Asby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Supko under the eye.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Supko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Asby.#KD#
Asby lands a left and a right that send Supko crashing to the mat, dazed. Asby thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Supko is rocked!
Asby throws a lazy uppercut
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supko is still on wobbly legs! Can Asby finish him?
Supko misses with a hook.
Supko misses with a left hand
and Asby counters with a big right hand! Oh Supko is in trouble here! Asby follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Asby! |
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Event:
UCF 44: Nguyen v Taylor
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Haelfson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Haelfson shoots in and bounces Asby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asby is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Asby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Haelfson's guard.
Asby is pressing down on Haelfson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haelfson is holding on for now.
Haelfson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Asby thows a huge punch but Haelfson dodges it nicely.
Asby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Asby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haelfson trying to hold on to Asby's head to control him but Asby postures up.
Asby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haelfson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Haelfson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asby.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haelfson is pressing down on Asby's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Asby is pushing down on Haelfson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haelfson is fighting to maintain full guard but Asby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haelfson tries to get to full guard but Asby has control of the leg.
Asby tries to pass to full mount but Haelfson defends it.
Haelfson is trying to get back to full guard.
Asby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Haelfson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haelfson is still trying to improve position.
Haelfson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Asby.
Asby landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Asby unloads with some shots from mount but Haelfson bucks and avoids them well.
Haelfson is trying desperately to improve position.
Haelfson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Asby.
Asby in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haelfson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Asby lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Asby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Asby misses with a head shot.
Haelfson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Asby landing strikes from the mount.
Asby throwing strikes here but Haelfson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Haelfson 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.
Haelfson is looking to improve his position.
Haelfson moves into full guard.
Asby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haelfson is keeping the position for now.
Haelfson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asby throwing strikes from guard but Haelfson blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Asby postures up in Haelfson's guard and throws a big left but Haelfson blocks it.
Haelfson working a defensive guard here.
Haelfson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asby stands up over Haelfson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haelfson can't keep his opponent in guard - Asby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haelfson is in trouble now - Asby has advanced to mount!
Asby throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Haelfson gets back to half guard.
Haelfson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asby is pressing down on Haelfson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Haelfson is holding on for now.
Asby throws a strike but Haelfson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Asby tries to free his leg and advance position but Haelfson is retaining full guard.
Haelfson 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.#T4##SUB2#
Haelfson working for a triangle but Asby defends it easily.
Haelfson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asby manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Haelfson stopping the sweep attempt from Asby.
Asby can't keep his opponent in guard - Haelfson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haelfson passes to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haelfson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Haelfson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Asby is working to get back to half guard.
Asby is working hard here to advance position.
Haelfson moves to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Asby dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Haelfson scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Haelfson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Asby prevents Haelfson from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Haelfson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haelfson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asby tries to bench press Haelfson off him but Haelfson keeps the position.
Asby is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Haelfson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Haelfson is trying to control the action in half guard but Asby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haelfson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Asby!
Asby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asby tries to get out of the position.
Asby is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Asby stops Haelfson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Haelfson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asby is looking to escape.
Asby tries to reverse the position but Haelfson maintains control.
Haelfson trying to control but Asby is having none of it.
Haelfson forces the positional change into back control.
I really don't envy Asby right now.
Asby is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMAH League and Warrior Nation, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Haelfson throwing sloppy strikes.
Asby can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Haelfson tightening his grip on Asby, looking for the choke.
Asby wants to escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Asby fending off the submission attempt from Haelfson.
Asby manages to reverse the position and now he's in Haelfson's guard. Nice work there by Asby.
Asby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haelfson is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haelfson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haelfson advances position into side control!
Asby gets back to half guard.
Haelfson trying to control the action but Asby is working from the bottom.
Haelfson passes to side control.
Asby is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Asby prevents Haelfson from improving position. #SUB2#
Haelfson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Haelfson tries for a kimura but Asby is defending well.
Asby tries to improve position but can't.
Bjorn Asby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Haelfson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Asby gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Haelfson seems to be working for a kimura but Asby defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Asby is looking for a sweep. Haelfson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haelfson works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Haelfson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haelfson advances nicely into full mount.
Asby regains half guard.
Asby is trying to get back to full guard.
Haelfson is pressing down on Asby's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asby is holding on for now.
Haelfson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Haelfson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Haelfson throws a push kick but Asby slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Haelfson darts in and clinches Asby up against the cage.
Asby swings wildly with an uppercut but Haelfson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haelfson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asby prevents it.
A hook to the body from Asby.
Asby tries to work over Haelfson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asby scores with a hook to the body.
Asby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asby misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asby is leaning against Haelfson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haelfson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haelfson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haelfson with a poor takedown
and Asby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bjorn Asby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Haelfson.
Haelfson shoots and misses
and Asby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Haelfson with a poor takedown
and Asby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haelfson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asby counters with a crisp right that sends Haelfson to the canvas! Asby follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Asby! |
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Event:
UCF 35: Nguyen v Smith
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Smolarek looks to throw the jab but Asby is out of range.
Smolarek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smolarek cracks Asby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asby slips under a jab.
Asby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Smolarek coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smolarek misses the jab.
Asby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smolarek.
Asby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smolarek misses with a hook
#CL#
and Asby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asby.
Asby working aggressively here.
Smolarek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Asby working aggressively here.
Asby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asby misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asby.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Asby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asby misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Smolarek breaks from the clinch.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smolarek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smolarek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smolarek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asby on the side of the head.
Asby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smolarek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Asby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Asby tries to counter by clinching up but Smolarek breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smolarek throws a jab but it's blocked by Asby.
Smolarek connects with a single shot there.
Smolarek misses with a looping left.
Smolarek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smolarek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asby on the side of the head.
Smolarek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Asby.
Smolarek looks to throw the jab but Asby is out of range.
Asby seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Smolarek misses with an uppercut.
Asby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Asby ducks down to avoid it.
Asby tries to counter by clinching up but Smolarek breaks away and moves out of range.
Smolarek looks to land a combination. Asby sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Asby has been cut.
Smolarek misses with a hook
and Asby counters with a stiff right hand.
Smolarek lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Smolarek misses its intended target.
Asby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Asby ducks under a wild hook from Smolarek.
Asby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek throws a shot from downtown. Asby moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Asby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Smolarek misses. #T4#
Asby takes one to the side of the head.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut
and Asby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smolarek looks to land a right hand but Asby moved out of range.
Smolarek misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Asby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smolarek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asby is looking to counter the offense by Smolarek and move into the clinch.
Asby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smolarek throws out the jab.
Asby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Smolarek lands a glancing blow to the side of Asby's head.
Smolarek tries to land a leg kick but Asby saw it coming and moves away.
Asby tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smolarek manages to circle out of the way.
Smolarek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asby on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Asby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Smolarek lunges at Asby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asby's hand.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut
and Asby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Serwacy Smolarek has been cut.
Smolarek lands a jab.
Smolarek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Smolarek is rocked!
Smolarek misses with an uppercut.
Smolarek is still on wobbly legs! Can Asby finish him?
Smolarek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asby counters with a big left hand that crumples Smolarek! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Asby! |
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Event:
UCF 25: Nguyen v Tochukwu
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith connects with a jab.
Asby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asby checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith catches Asby with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Asby wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Asby is out of range.
Smith sets himself, and Asby steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asby moves away.
Asby wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith sets himself, and Asby steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asby tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Asby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Asby's belly button to the back.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Asby counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with an uppercut
letting Asby counter with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Asby checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Smith lands a body shot.
Asby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith sizes up Asby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on Asby's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asby circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith jabs at Asby's body.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Asby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asby is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Asby to counter with a crisp jab.
Kai Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a swing at Asby's ribcage but misses.
Asby tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Asby counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith cracks Asby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Asby is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith misses the jab.
Smith throws a body punch but Asby moves out of range.
Asby wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asby now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Asby is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Asby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith tries a low kick but Asby avoids it.
Asby is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Smith misses with a hook. Asby ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Asby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Asby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asby manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook.
Asby tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Asby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Asby counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Asby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Asby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith cracks Asby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asby slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Asby tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Asby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a combination. Asby tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Asby's belly button to the back.
Asby moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Asby is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asby avoids the body shot from Smith.
Asby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Asby avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Asby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Asby might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Smith has got the better of the exchanges.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asby counters with a left to the body.
Smith misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Asby counters with a nice right hand that sends Smith toppling to the canvas! Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Asby finish him?!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Asby moved out of range nicely.
Asby throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Asby checks it.
Asby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Asby might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Asby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Asby lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kai Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asby was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Asby 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Asby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Asby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asby momentarily.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
#KD2#
and Asby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Asby lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings for the body but Asby moves out of range.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a swing at Asby's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Asby's head back.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asby.
Smith lunges at Asby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asby's hand.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Asby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Asby is just out of range.
Smith sets himself, and Asby steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith throws a hook but Asby avoids it easily.
Asby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Smith throws the left hand but Asby avoids the punch easily.
Asby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Asby tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
enabling Asby to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Asby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.#T3#
A low kick from Smith misses #CL2#
and Asby moves into the clinch.
Asby tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Asby counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Asby counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Smith badly! Asby follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Smith out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Asby finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bjorn Asby! |
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Event:
UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Asby tries to sprawl but Kimaheave drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kimaheave is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimaheave. #SUB2#
Kimaheave is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asby doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimaheave.
Asby slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kimaheave keeping full guard, as Asby tries to pass.
Asby is working hard here to advance position.
Asby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kimaheave looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kimaheave working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Asby looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Asby throws a big elbow that misses.
Asby scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Kimaheave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Kimaheave is working an open guard so Asby takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bjorn Asby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimaheave tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asby swivels and escapes.#KD#
Asby drops Kimaheave with a beautiful combination! Kimaheave stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Asby is looking for the KO!#KD#
Asby feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kimaheave sprawling to the canvas! Kimaheave rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Asby finish him?!
#ROC#Kimaheave is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimaheave gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Asby points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kimaheave wakes up just in time to hear Asby thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Asby! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 34
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Knightley staying out of range there.
Knightley misses with a body shot.
Asby is looking for the big counter here.
Asby moves out of range of the body kick.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Asby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knightley. Asby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knightley misses with an uppercut. Asby saw that one coming.
Asby throws a counter combo.
Asby misses with a lunging right hand
and Knightley counters with a straight right hand.
Knightley throws a jab but it's blocked by Asby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asby throws a hook but Knightley blocks it.
Knightley tried to counter with a leg kick but Asby avoided it.
Asby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asby lands with a hook. Knightley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asby with a jab.
Knightley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennett Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Knightley is looking to slow Asby down with leg kicks.
Asby throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
Knightley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knightley slips under a jab from Asby.
Knightley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knightley scores with the left hand. Asby knows he should have avoided that one.
Knightley lands a really nice looking cross but Asby seems unphased.
Knightley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knightley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asby circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Asby.
Asby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knightley thinks about countering with a body kick.
Knightley lands a head kick!
A clash of legs there as Asby blocks the low kick.#T2#
Asby tries to bum rush Knightley with a series of wild strikes but Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley is looking to score with low kicks.
Asby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knightley thumps Asby with a low kick.
Knightley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knightley lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Knightley misses its intended target.
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knightley throws a chopping leg kick but Asby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asby! But no joy.
Knightley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asby.
#T3#
Knightley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knightley throws a solid leg kick but Asby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knightley.
Knightley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knightley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Knightley.
Knightley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Knightley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knightley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knightley misses with a leg kick.
Asby appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knightley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asby manages to avoid it.
Asby unleashes a big counter combination but Knightley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Knightley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asby.
Asby might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knightley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asby. That did some damage!
Asby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knightley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knightley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Asby cracks Knightley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Asby has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Knightley to stand back up!
Asby misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley throwing a counter right hand but Asby manages to avoid it.
Knightley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asby checks a leg kick.
Knightley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Knightley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knightley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bennett Knightley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Knightley swings for the body but Asby moves out of range.
Asby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennett Knightley is winning the standup battle so far.
Knightley lands with a kick to the temple. Asby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Knightley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asby can do to turn this around?
Asby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knightley's head.
Knightley misses with a hook. Asby ducked under it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Asby might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Knightley has got the better of the exchanges.
Knightley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asby misses the shot to the body.
Asby misses with an uppercut. Knightley saw that one coming.
Knightley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asby under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asby throws out a counter right but Knightley avoids it with no problem.
Asby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knightley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A telegraphed right hand from Knightley misses the target.
Knightley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1##KD2#
Asby feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Knightley sprawling to the canvas! Knightley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Asby finish him?!
#ROC2#Knightley is rocked!
Knightley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Asby on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Knightley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asby checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knightley seems to have got his legs back now.
Asby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knightley.
Knightley with a nice cross.
Knightley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asby doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asby.
Asby misses with a left hand
and Knightley counters with a good, hard body kick but Asby shrugs it off.
Asby throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knightley 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 Asby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asby is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knightley with a body shot.#T2#
Asby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Knightley misses with a hook. Asby ducked under it nicely.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asby.
Knightley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asby is out of range and Knightley settles back down.
Asby throws a good cross that connects.
Knightley lands a nice shot to the body.
Asby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knightley.
Knightley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Asby does no damage.
Knightley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asby moves out of range of the body kick from Knightley.
Asby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Knightley misses with a lunging right hand
and Asby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knightley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knightley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asby moves away from the strike by Knightley.
Knightley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knightley.
Knightley throws a right hand that misses
and Asby counters with a nice uppercut.
Asby throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley.
Asby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.#T4#
Knightley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knightley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asby closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Knightley! Asby dives in looking to finish! Knightley is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Asby! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 29
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Eriksson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eriksson showed some decent athleticism there.
Asby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eriksson on the ground.
Eriksson wants to pass to mount but Asby is defending the position. #SUB2#
Eriksson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eriksson thows a huge punch but Asby dodges it nicely.
Eriksson wants to pass to mount but Asby is defending the position.
Asby is in trouble now - Eriksson has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson trying to control but Asby is having none of it.
Eriksson prevents Asby from getting the reversal.#T1#
Eriksson wants to take his opponent's back but Asby doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Eriksson working for a submission but Asby is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Eriksson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Asby is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Eriksson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eriksson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Eriksson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Eriksson looking for subs off his back but Asby has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Eriksson tries to get to full guard but Asby has control of the leg.
Eriksson trying to control from the bottom.
Eriksson moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Eriksson is looking for a triangle here but Asby uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Eriksson tries to improve position but can't.
Asby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Eriksson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Eriksson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Asby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Asby's back!#SUB2#
Eriksson is cranking Asby's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Asby! He's tightened the choke and Asby is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ludvig Eriksson!
Ludvig Eriksson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 26
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
U Jing moves in looking to clinch but Asby pushes him off.
Asby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by U Jing.
It looked like Asby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
U Jing misses with a jab, cross combination.
U Jing throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
U Jing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asby lands a really nice looking cross but U Jing seems unphased.
Asby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but U Jing manages to avoid it.
U Jing throws a series of punches but Asby moves out of range.
U Jing looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. U Jing doesn't seem bothered though.
U Jing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
U Jing moves in looking to clinch but Asby pushes him off.#CL2#
U Jing moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Asby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asby throws out a loose jab but U Jing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on U Jing's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Asby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asby. U Jing does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Asby lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Kyong U Jing has been cut.
Asby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#U Jing is rocked!
Asby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
U Jing is still on wobbly legs! Can Asby finish him?
Asby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. U Jing looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bjorn Asby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asby cracks U Jing with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Asby misses the target.
Asby misses with a wild body shot.
U Jing is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asby misses with a wild combination.
#KD#
Asby cracks U Jing with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Asby has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning U Jing to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
U Jing takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asby drops U Jing with a straight right hand, right on the button! Asby follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Asby! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 21
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Asby counters with a crisp right hand that drops Santos! Asby lets Santos back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Asby slips a straight right by Santos.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Asby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos swings widly with a right hand
and Asby counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Santos is rocked!
Santos throws the left hand but Asby avoids the punch easily.
Oh Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos swings widly with a right hand
and Asby counters with a right hand from hell and Santos is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Asby! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 17
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Asby fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Asby fails with the takedown
and Holland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Holland gets a double leg takedown into Asby's guard.#SU2#
Holland stands up and waves to Asby to follow him.
Asby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holland sprawls well. Holland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asby gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Asby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holland lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holland tries to avoid it but Asby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holland to the ground. Holland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Holland misses the target.
Holland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Holland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Asby's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asby is staying active underneath Holland, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1##SU2#
Holland decides to stand and escape the position.
Asby shoots for a takedown but Holland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Holland punishes Asby's body with a nice straight punch.
Asby takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holland as he jumps to the side.
Holland has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Asby is breathing heavily.
Asby closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holland circles away.
Asby tries for a takedown but Holland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asby fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Holland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asby's guard.#SU2#
Holland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Asby, up you get! #CL2#
Holland moves into range and clinches up with Asby.
Holland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holland misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Holland scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Holland turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Holland manages to end up in side control.#SU2#
Holland stands up and beckons Asby to his feet.
Holland lands with an uppercut that bounces Asby off the cage and back into range.
Lyle Holland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asby misses with a takedown attempt
and Asby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holland.
A shot to the liver by Holland. Beautiful body shot.
Asby staying out of range there.
Holland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asby on the side of the head.
Asby misses with a takedown
and Holland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holland misses with an uppercut. Asby saw that one coming.
Holland jabs at Asby's body.
Asby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Asby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holland as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Holland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Holland gets to his feet. Asby looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Asby moves out of range of the strikes.
Holland dips to his left and cracks Asby with an uppercut!#CL2#
Holland clinches up with Asby and pushes him back against the cage.
Holland blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Holland.
Nice body punch from Holland.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holland lands a body punch.
Asby can't find room to land a body shot as Holland controls the action.
#T4#
Asby tries to throw a body punch but Holland avoids it by throwing Asby back against the cage.
Asby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asby lands with a right to the head.
Holland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holland swings wildly with an uppercut but Asby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holland lands a shoulder strike.
Holland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holland lands with a left to the head.
Holland misses with some punches.
Asby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holland lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holland works on Asby's body with a couple of short punches.
Asby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Asby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyle Holland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asby takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asby shoots in looking for a takedown. Holland tries to sprawl out of it but Asby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asby with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Bjorn Asby has been cut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holland smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Holland moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Asby goes down! Can Holland finish him!?#ROC2#Asby is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holland is pushing down on Asby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asby is fighting to maintain full guard but Holland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh Asby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holland works his foot free and advances to mount. #SU2#
Holland get's back to his feet.
Lyle Holland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
and Holland counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Asby! He's just covering up as Holland starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Holland! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 10
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Russo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russo throws out the jab.
Asby moves out of range of the strikes.
Asby fails with a takedown attempt.
Russo 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.
Asby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Russo coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Bjorn Asby has been cut.
Asby closes the distance and clinches up with Russo, looking for a takedown. Asby pushes Russo against the cage but Russo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Russo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Russo cracks Asby with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Asby looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Russo finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Russo misses.
Asby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Russo missing with a left hand there. Asby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Russo.
Russo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Russo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Russo working aggressively here.
Russo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Russo lands an uppercut.#T1#
Asby misses with a body punch.
A short right from Russo.
Asby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russo working aggressively here.
Asby struggles to land a body shot inside as Russo controls his hands.
Russo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asby backwards. #BC2#
Asby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Russo cracks Asby with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Russo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Asby to stand back up!#ROC#Asby is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asby to score with a decent uppercut.
Asby is still on wobbly legs! Can Russo finish him?
Asby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Russo throws an overhand right that drops Asby like a sack of potatoes! Russo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lil Russo! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 4
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asby.
Scotts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asby works Scotts's body with a nice hook.
Asby jabs Scotts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asby connects with a body shot that sends Scotts's belly button to the back.
Scotts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bjorn Asby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asby lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scotts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for Asby.
Asby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asby lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Scotts can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Asby and Scotts drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Asby.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Asby! |
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