Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 214 - Jahouli Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai lands a jab to the head.
Asai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laine throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Laine looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Laine is trying to counter with his kicks.
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Laine with the counter takedown but Asai avoids it easily.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Laine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Laine checks a leg kick.
As Asai backs off Laine throws a huge counter combo but Asai manages to avoid it all.
Asai cracks Laine with an open hand slap.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
Asai thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Asai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laine is looking for the big counter here.
Laine throws a combination that misses
and Asai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Asai there.
A big right from Asai misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asai . Laine shrugs it off though.
Asai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laine takes a step back to recover.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai misses with a head kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Asai finds it's way through Laine's defenses.
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Asai .
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Asai thows a leg kick but Laine checks it #CL2#
and Laine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laine moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Laine wants to counter with a clinch but Asai pushes him away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
Laine stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laine stalks Asai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asai 's face. Asai staggers backwards, shaken.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Laine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Asai slams his shin into Laine's torso.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Laine's head but Laine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai sets himself, and Laine steps forward looking for the clinch! Asai avoids it this time.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laine throws a counter combo.
Asai misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai misses with a leg kick
and Laine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Laine moves his leg out of the way.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai cracks Laine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Laine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asai scores with a jab.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Laine throws a low kick but Asai avoids it.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Laine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asai misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine throws a low kick but Asai avoids it.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Laine avoids a kick to the body.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai tries a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Laine feints the counter takedown.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Laine unleashes a big counter combination but Asai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Asai scores with a decent looking hook.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down. #T1#
Laine throws a low kick, looking for Asai 's leg but Asai calmly moves out of range.
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asai throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asai swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Laine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asai throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Asai misses.
Laine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Asai is looking to chop away at Laine's legs.
Asai looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Laine throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Asai throws a hook but Laine blocks it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Laine steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asai .
Laine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asai rather than just go for the knockout.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asai is able to avoid easily.
Asai scores with a jab. Laine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Laine throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Laine's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Asai lunges at Laine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laine's hand.
Laine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Laine misses with a leg kick.
Asai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laine takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muuka Laine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laine throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Asai misses the body punch
and Laine counters with a nice uppercut.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Laine looks to land a combination but Asai avoids it well.
Laine moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai scores with a jab. Laine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai lands with a straight right. Laine didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Laine lands a jab-cross combination.
Asai scores with the left hand. Laine knows he should have avoided that one.
Asai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asai misses with an uppercut
and Laine makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asai really felt that one!
Asai throws a head kick that half lands.
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asai takes a step back to recover.
Asai misses with a shot to the body
and Laine counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asai counters with a leg kick.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Asai avoids the head kick by Laine.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Laine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asai throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Asai lands the left hand.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine is looking to slow Asai down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laine duly obliges.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Asai misses. #T3#
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
A head kick misses from Laine.
Asai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Laine is out of range.
Asai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai scores with a jab.
Asai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
Asai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laine if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Asai feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asai .
Asai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Laine's head back.
Asai throws a push kick but Laine slaps the foot to one side.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asai delivers a nice body kick.
Laine throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Asai throws a leg kick
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshihiro Asai .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asai , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
An intense looking Yoshihiro Asai took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I Want To Thank My Fans For Giving You Entertaining Fights And Knockouts I Always Fight 100%, Thanks To My Manager Andrew Tran Helping My Career And Trainers In Tran MMA Gym Too. Also Thank Brian Jensen As Is My Favorite Promoter. Time To Relax And Enjoy Fights Now Peace'.
In defeat, Muuka Laine stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'.

Event: OFK 205 - King Vs Gay G
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tiger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asai 's head backwards.
Asai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asai misses with a leg kick
and Tiger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tiger with a nice calf kick.
Asai staying out of range there.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tiger checks a leg kick.
Tiger misses with a low kick.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tiger's coach down at Sprawl & Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tiger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai delivers a nice body kick.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Tiger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiger misses.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Tiger misses the body punch
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai takes one to the side of the head.
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Asai thows a leg kick but Tiger checks it #TD2#
and Tiger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asai 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Let's hope that Tiger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Asai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Tiger chips away with some ground and pound.
Asai keeping full guard, as Tiger tries to pass.
Asai is controlling Tiger's posture.
Tiger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asai works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asai throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tiger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Tiger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tiger postures up in Asai 's guard and throws a big left but Asai blocks it. #T4#
Tiger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tiger is in close to Asai 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tiger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger 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#
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tiger counter with a right hand.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asai lands a front kick.
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tiger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Asai thows a leg kick but Tiger checks it
and Tiger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiger.
A clash of legs there as Asai blocks the low kick.
Tiger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asai rather than just go for the knockout.
Asai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asai throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tiger counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asai tries to improve position but can't.
Tiger lands an elbow.
Tiger works to advance to full mount. Asai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tiger on the ground.#T1#
Tiger looking to ground and pound but Asai is blocking nicely.
Tiger controlling the pace for now.
Asai wants to hold on but Tiger pushes him away.
Asai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tiger controlling from mount.
Tiger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tiger looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Tiger lands with some strikes.
Tiger controlling his opponent.
Asai wants to hold on but Tiger pushes him away.
Tiger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tiger is landing with some decent strikes but Asai is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Asai is trying desperately to improve position.
Tiger looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tiger dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Tiger controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Tiger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tiger with a couple of short strikes.
Asai is trying to escape the mount.
Tiger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Tiger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tiger is continuing to stall.
Asai wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tiger.
Tiger with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Asai looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai with a nice cross.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiger wants to clinch.
Tiger misses the shot to the body.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Tiger looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Great Tiger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there
and Tiger counters with a nice body shot.
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tiger to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .#TD2#
Tiger fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asai to the ground. Tiger is now in Asai 's guard.
Tiger controlling from the top position. #T1#
More stalling from Tiger.
Tiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tiger pushing down on Asai 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tiger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Asai !
Asai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asai tries to get out of the position.
Asai blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Tiger controlling from mount.
Asai blocking the ground and pound.
Tiger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asai looks a forlorn figure.
Tiger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tiger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The adventures of Tiger the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
Tiger with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Tiger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Great Tiger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiger controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Great Tiger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiger 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Tiger!
Great Tiger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Yoshihiro Asai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: OFK 204 - Kiran Vs Gunner
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Asai lands with an uppercut that bounces Ky Jr off the cage and back into range.
Ky Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ky Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Donk. Asai catches Ky Jr right on the button with a cross.
Ky Jr throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ky Jr.
Asai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Ky Jr moves away and avoids it.
Ky Jr misses with a left hand
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asai !
Asai moves away from the strike by Ky Jr.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ky Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a nice body kick.
Ky Jr misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ky Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ky Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Ky Jr misses
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asai tests Ky Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Ky Jr is rocked!
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Ky Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai . #T1#
Donk. Asai catches Ky Jr right on the button with a cross.
Asai lands a big head kick that sends Ky Jr to the canvas! Asai follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
Post fight, Yoshihiro Asai stared into the camera and said '2 More Fights And Im Retiring, I Ain’t Focus On Title No More Time To End My Career.'.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I Could Retire Sorry '.

Event: Slavic FL 32 Torres-Chunks
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asai slips under a jab from Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely.
Asai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Ashbourne Jr down.
Ashbourne Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Ashbourne Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Asai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ashbourne Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asai thows a leg kick but Ashbourne Jr checks it
and Ashbourne Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashbourne Jr.
Asai throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Ashbourne Jr slips the punch.
Ashbourne Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ashbourne Jr missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashbourne Jr tries to clinch up but Asai circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Ashbourne Jr blocks a leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
Asai misses with a hook. Ashbourne Jr ducked under it nicely.
Asai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Ashbourne Jr rushes Asai and presses him up against the ropes.
Asai tries a body shot but Ashbourne Jr blocks it.
Ashbourne Jr blocks a body shot from Asai .
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ashbourne Jr is defending well for now.
Ashbourne Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai tries to work over Ashbourne Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ashbourne Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asai misses with a hook
and Ashbourne Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Ashbourne Jr moves out of range easily.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai throws a body punch but Ashbourne Jr moves out of range.
Asai backing away here, and Ashbourne Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ashbourne Jr lands with an overhand left.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Ashbourne Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Asai throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashbourne Jr looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Ashbourne Jr looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ashbourne Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ashbourne Jr moves away from the strike by Asai .
Ashbourne Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asai moves out of range as Ashbourne Jr strikes.
Ashbourne Jr throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Ashbourne Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashbourne Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Ashbourne Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Ashbourne Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Ashbourne Jr throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai swings for the body but Ashbourne Jr moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Ashbourne Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashbourne Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ashbourne Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ashbourne Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashbourne Jr lands an overhand right.
Ashbourne Jr ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
No joy there for Asai , who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Ashbourne Jr throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Asai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ashbourne Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Ashbourne Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Asai connects with a high kick.
Ashbourne Jr moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick. #CL2#
Ashbourne Jr closes the distance and pushes Asai back into the ropes.
Ashbourne Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Ashbourne Jr dodges an elbow strike from Asai .
Ashbourne Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Ashbourne Jr manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asai 's hands.#CL2#
Ashbourne Jr moves into the clinch.#BC#
Asai breaks the clinch.
Asai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ashbourne Jr is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Ashbourne Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Ashbourne Jr moves away and avoids it.
Asai is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Ashbourne Jr - just one landing.
Ashbourne Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dave Ashbourne Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Ashbourne Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Asai steps away.
Ashbourne Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Asai 's head back.
Ashbourne Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Asai half committed to a counter leg kick.#KD2#
Ashbourne Jr drops Asai with a beautiful combination! Asai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ashbourne Jr is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Asai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashbourne Jr drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Asai right on the button. Asai goes down! Ashbourne Jr follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ashbourne Jr gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
In his post fight interview, Dave Ashbourne Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Yoshihiro Asai spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: Slavic FL 28: Welcome to L.A.
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Asai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asai throws a jab when Liddell was well out of range.
Liddell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liddell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Liddell looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Asai jabs Liddell right on the nose. Liddell blinks but takes it well.
Liddell looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Liddell loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Liddell tries to clinch up but Asai circles away and keeps his distance.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Liddell misses its intended target.
Liddell moves out of range of the strikes.
Liddell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Liddell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asai . Asai obviously looking to wear him down.
Asai punishes Liddell's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asai fakes the leg kick and cracks Liddell in the body.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Asai with a jab.#ROC#Liddell is rocked!
Liddell switches off momentarily and Asai cracks him with a monster right hand! Liddell topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Asai dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Asai !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshihiro Asai !
Post fight, an emotional Yoshihiro Asai said 'Give Me Tico Tico For My Last Fight In This Company, I Want To Prove I Can Beat This Young Prospect On The Rise.'.

Event: Slavic FL 22
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Eat throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eat.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Eat.
Eat misses with a straight left.
Eat misses with a lunging right hand
and Eat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Asai .
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eat throws a right hand that misses
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asai jabs at Eat's body.
Jab from Asai .
Nice cross by Asai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai throws a one two combo.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asai cracks Eat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eat throws a big shot that misses.
Asai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asai finds it's way round the side to connect with Eat's head. #ROC#Eat is rocked!
Eat throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Eat is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Asai throws a head kick but Eat moves out of range.
Eat seems to have recovered his senses.
Eat missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Eat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asai . Asai obviously looking to wear him down.
Eat misses the shot to the body.
Asai staying out of range there.
Asai lands a nice hook to Eat's body. Eat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eat. That did some damage!
Eat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Asai lands with an uppercut that bounces Eat off the ropes and back into range.
Asai keeps Eat at a distance using the push kick.
Eat throws a lazy uppercut
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eat.
East Eat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eat misses with a body shot
and Asai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eat thinking.
Eat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Eat misses.
Eat misses with a straight left.
Asai throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eat.
Eat swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eat throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Eat takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai slips a jab from Eat.
Eat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eat looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Eat misses with a looping right.
Asai lands a leg kick that knocks Eat off balance momentarily.
Eat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Eat swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Eat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Eat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Eat walks into a left hand.
Asai lands a nice looking body shot.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eat looks winded!
Eat takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asai digs a good hook to Eat's body.
Asai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eat.
Eat just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Asai misses its target.#T3#
Asai cracks Eat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Asai cracks Eat with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Eat tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Asai pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Eat is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Slavic FL 16
Date: Mar 14, 2022

#R1#
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Asai misses.
Built throws a big counter combination but Asai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Asai misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Asai
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Asai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Built definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Built takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Asai looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Asai just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Built.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asai - that will leave a mark!
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai . #T1#
An inside leg kick from Asai misses.
As Asai looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Asai just gets out of the way.
Asai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
Asai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Asai backing up. Asai nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Built checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai lands a nice looking body kick.
Asai looks to throw a body kick
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Asai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asai tried to score with a low kick but Built checks it.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asai lands a leg kick that knocks Built off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai throws a leg kick
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Asai . #T2#
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Built takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Asai backing up. Asai nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Asai throws a lazy body kick
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Asai misses with a hook.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Built moves out of range as Asai strikes.#T3#
Asai misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Asai thuds his right hand into Built's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Built gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asai .
Asai takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Built slips under a jab.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Built moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .
Asai throws a sloppy head kick
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
Asai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Asai throws a leg kick
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Built moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .
Asai digs a good body shot into Built's ribs.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Asai looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Asai just gets out of the way.
Built is working the combinations to good effect here.
Asai misses with a hook to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asai throws a leg kick
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Asai backing up. Asai nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Molokai Built will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asai throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Asai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Asai throws a front kick that sends Built stumbling back into the ropes.
Asai misses with a hook
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Molokai Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asai throws a leg kick
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
Asai misses with a body shot.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asai tries a low kick but Built avoids it.
As Asai looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Asai just gets out of the way.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Asai is looking to score with low kicks.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai throws a push kick but Built slaps the foot to one side.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Asai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Asai misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Asai backing up. Asai nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Asai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid body kick from Asai .
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Asai looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Asai just gets out of the way.
Built checks a low kick from Asai .
Asai misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Asai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Built has got the better of the exchanges.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Built blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Asai misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Asai throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Asai swings for the body but Built moves out of range.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Asai motions for Built to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Asai misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Built avoids the body shot from Asai .
An inside leg kick lands from Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Built throws a big counter combination but Asai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Asai cracks Built with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Asai backing up. Asai nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Asai throws out a leg kick but Built moves out of range and Asai only half commits.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asai throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Asai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asai connects with a single shot there.
Asai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Built counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Molokai Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
Asai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Asai scores with a body shot.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Built avoids it.
Built blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Built slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Built throws a big counter combination but Asai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Molokai Built dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Built is out of range and Asai settles back down.
Built avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Asai misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Built's head back.
Asai throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
Asai looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
As Asai looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Asai just gets out of the way.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Asai will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Built throws a big counter combination but Asai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Built moves out of range of the body kick.
Asai misses with a kick to the body
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Asai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asai misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
Asai throws a wild body kick that Built sees coming a mile off.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
As Asai looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Asai just gets out of the way.
Asai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Asai will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Asai looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Asai just gets out of the way.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Built slips under a jab from Asai .
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Asai misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Built checks it well.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
As Asai looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Asai just gets out of the way.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Asai throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Asai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Built moves his leg out of the way.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asai throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Asai throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Asai lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Asai
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Asai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asai misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Asai . Beautiful body shot.
Asai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Asai swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
Built avoids the body shot from Asai .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built slips under a jab.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Asai misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
As Asai looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Asai just gets out of the way.
Built avoids the head kick by Asai .
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asai misses with a leg kick
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Asai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Asai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Built. Built circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Asai
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Asai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Asai tries to land a body kick
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Asai backing up. Asai nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Molokai Built!
After the fight, Molokai Built was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Yoshihiro Asai had this to say: 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: Slavic FL 11
Date: Feb 21, 2022

#R1#
Asai throws out a loose jab but Granes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granes throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
Asai motions for Granes to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Granes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Granes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Granes won't allow Asai to sweep him here.
Asai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Granes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Asai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Granes is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granes lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granes.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Granes ducks down to avoid it.
Granes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granes lands a nice shot that snaps Asai 's head back.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granes cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granes.
Granes misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granes.
Asai throws a hook but Granes blocks it.
Granes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asai pushes Granes away with a front kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Granes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Granes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Granes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Granes blocks a jab.
Asai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Granes fails with the takedown.
Asai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Asai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Granes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granes throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Granes.
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Granes avoids the head kick by Asai .
Asai misses with a body kick.#T3#
Granes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Asai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Granes is out of range.
Granes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Granes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Granes is out of range.
Granes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Granes or perhaps it was just good defense by Asai , which made it look bad.
Asai throws a lazy uppercut
and Granes counters with a straight right hand.
Granes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Granes.
Asai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Granes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Granes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Granes trying to control the action but Asai is working from the bottom.
Asai is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Granes works to advance to full mount. Asai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Asai can't escape the position.
Granes with shots to the head and body - Asai looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Granes tries to control but Asai wriggling away.
Granes controlling the position easily from mount.
Asai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keenwah Granes will probably get the nod.
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#
Asai cracks Granes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Granes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Granes checks a leg kick.
Granes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Granes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asai is trying to defend but Granes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Granes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Asai 's thigh. Asai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Keenwah Granes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Granes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes looking to sit in guard and control but Asai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Granes 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.#T1#
Granes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asai content to stall in guard here.
Asai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Granes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asai 's guard. #REVB#
Asai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Granes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asai 's guard. #T2#
Granes is taking a breather. Asai says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asai is staying active underneath Granes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Granes controlling the action here.
Granes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
Granes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Granes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Granes is thwarting Asai 's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Granes slips a nice elbow through Asai 's hands, connecting with Asai 's forehead.
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Granes.
Asai is staying active underneath Granes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Granes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Granes seems to be working for a kimura but Asai defends the submission attempt.
Granes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Granes wants to take a breather but Asai is having none of it.
Granes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Granes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Granes misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Granes moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Granes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai . #TD2#
Granes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Asai is not content to let Granes control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Granes lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keenwah Granes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Asai 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Asai .
Granes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Granes connects with the punch.
Granes throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Granes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Granes throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Granes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Granes looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granes throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Granes misses with a hook.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Granes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Granes moves away and avoids it.
Granes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Granes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Granes throws a good cross that connects.
Granes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Granes throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Granes is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai .
Granes lands a really nice looking cross but Asai seems unphased.
Granes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granes.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Granes's head back.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Granes's front leg but catches the back leg as Granes tries to avoid it.
Granes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Granes blocks the body kick.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Granes.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Granes scores with a hook to the body. Asai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Granes blocks a leg kick.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Granes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Granes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Granes misses.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Granes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Granes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Granes lands with an overhand left.
Granes sizes up Asai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Granes dives in and scores a takedown into Asai 's guard.
Granes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Granes postures up in Asai 's guard and throws a big left but Asai blocks it.
Granes trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asai works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Asai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Granes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Granes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asai 's head.
Granes won't allow Asai to get back to his feet.
Granes content to stall in guard here.
Asai managing to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Granes to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Granes blocks a jab.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Granes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Granes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Granes lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the ropes and back into range.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Granes.
Granes lands an overhand right.
Granes defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai looks to land a body kick but Granes moved away.
Granes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granes misses with a takedown attempt - Asai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keenwah Granes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Granes.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keenwah Granes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Granes 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keenwah Granes!
A less than humble Keenwah Granes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Yoshihiro Asai spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: OFK 165 - Trump Vs Pinochet
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Tomori moves out of range of the body kick.
Tomori throws a nice looking combination but Asai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asai scores with a head kick. Tomori tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tomori moves to clinch but Asai breaks away
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Asai wants to slow Tomori down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Tomori pushes Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
Tomori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Tomori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asai . #BC2#
Tomori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomori takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asai keeps the fight on the outside.
Asai misses with a low kick as Tomori jumps back.
Tomori is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Asai dodges the punch combination from Tomori.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Tomori moves out of range easily.
Asai circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC2#
Tomori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Tomori drives through and clinches with Asai against the cage.
Tomori tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Tomori back against the cage.
Asai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tomori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomori tries to clinch there but Asai circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tomori checks a leg kick.
Tomori doesn't manage to clinch there - Asai circles away.
Tomori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .#CL2#
Asai gets tackled into the cage by Tomori. Tomori maintains the clinch.
Tomori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomori looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asai working aggressively here.
Asai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tomori or not.
Tomori blocks an elbow strike from Asai . #T2#
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomori controls his hands.
Asai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomori scores with a shoulder strike.
Asai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Asai fails to land.
Asai blocks an elbow strike from Tomori.
Asai misses with a punch to the body.
Asai gets through Tomori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tomori swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomori lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tomori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomori tries to clinch up
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Tomori wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Asai gets tackled into the cage by Tomori. Tomori maintains the clinch.
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomori lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Tomori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomori controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Asai .
Asai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#KD#
Asai drops Tomori with a big knee straight up the middle! Tomori is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Tomori is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hiroki Tomori has been cut.
Tomori circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Asai . Tomori falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Asai !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshihiro Asai !
Post fight, Yoshihiro Asai stared into the camera and said 'Gala Ky Jr You Want Rematch For Vacant Bantamweight Title. Ok You Got It, Let It Do It.'.

Event: OFK 157 - Holloway Vs Bamalog
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Tiger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asai .
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Asai checks a low kick from Tiger.
Asai throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
Asai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tiger defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Tiger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tiger takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Tiger drops his hands momentarily and Asai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai tried to score with a low kick but Tiger checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
Some bone on bone action there as Tiger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiger! But no joy.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot.
Tiger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tiger's coach down at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tiger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tiger ducks right into an uppercut from Asai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Asai breaks the clinch.
Asai feints a jab promting Tiger to slip. Asai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tiger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tiger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tiger.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiger counters with a good low kick that Asai was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asai !
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tiger defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range. #T2#
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiger tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asai throws a nice head kick!
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Asai misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Tiger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiger's sensitive parts.
Tiger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Asai cracks a nice hook into Tiger's ribs.
Asai blocks a leg kick.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Tiger throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiger just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Tiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Asai .
A head kick from Tiger lands but Asai takes it in his stride.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tiger throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Tiger avoids it.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Asai misses.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asai checks a leg kick.
Tiger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asai is out of range and Tiger settles back down.
Tiger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiger misses with a body shot.
Tiger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asai is out of range.
Tiger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Tiger avoided it.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai 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.
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asai connects with a nice looking jab.
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiger.
Tiger slips a jab from Asai .
Tiger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asai lands a jab to Tiger's midsection.
Asai connects with a single shot there.
Asai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tiger feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiger swinging wildly here.
Tiger misses with a leg kick.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asai throws a solid leg kick but Tiger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asai .
Asai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger checks a low kick from Asai .
Tiger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Asai lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Tiger throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Asai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tigers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tiger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tiger digs a good hook to Asai 's body.
Asai scores with a hook to the body. Tiger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tiger is looking to chop away at Asai 's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tiger.
Tiger moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Tiger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
A combination from Tiger does no damage.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Asai throws a leg kick
and Tiger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asai thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Tiger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A head kick by Asai misses
and Tiger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tiger looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Asai . Beautiful body shot.
Asai throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiger misses.
Tiger throws a sloppy body shot
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tiger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asai 's head backwards.
Tiger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiger throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Asai .
Tiger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick lands for Asai .
Asai tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Asai misses with the body kick
and Tiger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai 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 good leg kick by Tiger.
Asai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tiger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asai swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
Asai misses the jab.
Tiger checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiger cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Tiger flicks out a counter leg kick but Asai steps away.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Tiger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Asai .#CL2#
Tiger closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger avoids the elbow strike from Asai , against the cage.
Tiger tries to pull guard but Asai holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiger drops back down to his feet.
Asai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai throws a head punch that misses.
Tiger blocks an elbow strike from Asai .
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asai obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tiger connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Asai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiger throws a counter combo.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiger.
Asai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai thumps Tiger with a low kick.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
It seemed like Tiger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Tiger.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Tiger counters with a two punch combo.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger staying out of range there.
Tiger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asai is out of range and Tiger settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tiger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai throws a low kick but Tiger avoids it.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tiger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asai rather than just go for the knockout.
Tiger scores with a body shot.
Tiger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Good shot there by Asai .
Asai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
Tiger connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiger counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Asai .
Good shot there by Asai .
Tiger loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Great Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Tiger drives through and clinches with Asai against the cage.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Asai can't find room to land a body shot as Tiger controls the action.
Tiger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asai or not.
A shot in the inside from Tiger.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai pushes Tiger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Tiger.
Asai tries a knee to the head but Tiger blocks it.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
Tiger misses with some punches.
Asai tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiger avoids the elbow strike from Asai , against the cage.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiger is defending well for now.
Asai has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Asai pushes Tiger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiger is defending well for now.
Tiger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asai is defending well for now.
Asai tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai gets through Tiger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asai working aggressively here.
Tiger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai misses with a body punch.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
Asai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Tiger.
A head punch on the inside from Asai fails to land.
Tiger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Asai . #BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshihiro Asai .
Well Asai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Give Me Hiroki Tomori, If You Want A Title Shot Hiroki You Have To Beat Me .'.

Event: OFK 154 - Line Vs Koniu
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Asai misses with a body kick.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen misses with a straight left.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutvonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kutvonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Asai does it's job there.
Kutvonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Kutvonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kutvonen checks a low kick from Asai .
Kutvonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Kutvonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Kutvonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Kutvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutvonen tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and clinches.
Asai throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutvonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Kutvonen has picked Asai up - he's going for a ride! Kutvonen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asai 's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asai won't allow Kutvonen to pass to mount.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen working Asai over with strikes.
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen.
Still in half guard, Kutvonen seems content to control.
Kutvonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kutvonen thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely.
Kutvonen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kutvonen unloads with some shots from mount but Asai bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Asai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kutvonen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The referee warns Asai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kutvonen with a couple of short strikes.
Kutvonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kutvonen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Asai because Kutvonen loaded up on that one.
Kutvonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Asai 's face.
Asai can't escape the position.
Kutvonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Kutvonen with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Kutvonen working the ground and pound effectively.
Asai working to try and regain half guard.
Kutvonen punching from mount but Asai doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!
Asai is squirming around, avoiding Kutvonen's attempts to control the action.
Kutvonen controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kutvonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asai slips a straight right by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Asai .
A clash of legs there as Kutvonen blocks the low kick.
Kutvonen works the jab nicely.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Jab from Kutvonen.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kutvonen throws out the jab.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kutvonen throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen works Asai 's body with a nice hook.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asai tries to avoid it but Kutvonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asai to the ground. Asai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Kutvonen gets the takedown into side control.
Kutvonen is trying to ground and pound but Asai uses the momentary lack of control by Kutvonen to regain half guard. #T1#
Asai wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kutvonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asai tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kutvonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Asai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kutvonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Asai is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen stalling away here and it's allowed Asai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving. #T3#
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kutvonen on the ground.
Asai can't keep his opponent in guard - Kutvonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely.
Kutvonen wants to pass to mount but Asai is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kutvonen defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asai . #T4#
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Kutvonen.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai drops his hands momentarily and Kutvonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asai connects with a leg kick.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
And Kutvonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Asai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
A jab from Kutvonen finds it's way through Asai 's defenses.
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Asai .
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asai scores with a kick to the body.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Asai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
Kutvonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
A countering left hand to the body from Kutvonen misses.
Good shot there by Asai .
Kutvonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Kutvonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asai tries a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
Asai slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
A bone on bone clash there as Kutvonen blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Asai .
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Asai misses #TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asai ! #T1#
Kutvonen tries to score with some ground and pound. Asai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kutvonen wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy.
Asai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kutvonen connects with a decent elbow.
Asai dodges the ground and pound from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kutvonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Asai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kutvonen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Asai is avoiding damage well.
Asai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Asai is not content to let Kutvonen control the position. #T2#
Asai is looking for a sweep.
Kutvonen wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy.
Kutvonen looking to control but instead Asai has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Well, if Kutvonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Kutvonen working Asai over with strikes. #T3#
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asai 's head.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Asai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Asai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kutvonen throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai throws a push kick but Kutvonen slaps the foot to one side.
Asai throws a leg kick but Kutvonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kutvonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen digs a good hook to Asai 's body. #T4#
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kutvonen blocks the body kick.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
As Kutvonen backs away, Asai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kutvonen connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
Asai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Asai .
Kutvonen wants to stall. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen really 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.#R4#
Asai misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body. Asai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asai 's head backwards.
Asai throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen with the inside leg kick.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Kutvonen misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Asai misses.
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Asai blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Kutvonen blocks the low kick.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Asai . #T1#
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutvonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asai throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen cracks a nice hook into Asai 's ribs.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kutvonen. #CL2#
Kutvonen drives through and clinches with Asai against the cage.
Kutvonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kutvonen.
Asai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards. #BC2#
Kutvonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the body.
Asai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Asai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kutvonen lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Asai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kutvonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kutvonen scrambles back to his feet.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the head.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kutvonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asai pinned against the cage. Asai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Asai misses with a straight left.
Asai throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kutvonen working Asai over with strikes.
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutvonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but Asai is working away.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Kutvonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asai 's head. #T4#
Asai is in trouble now - Kutvonen has advanced to mount!
Kutvonen lands a couple of good shots and Asai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kutvonen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Asai to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Kutvonen missing with punches from the back.
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!
Kutvonen scores with punches and elbows. #ROC2#Asai is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Kutvonen stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Kutvonen instigates a clinch.
Kutvonen lands an uppercut.
Oh Asai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutvonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kutvonen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Asai to his knees! Kutvonen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
Lusmu Kutvonen is the new bantamweight champion!
Lusmu Kutvonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Yoshihiro Asai had this to say: 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: OFK 148 - Cosby Vs Mogg
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Nagasaki clobbers Asai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nagasaki lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Nagasaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asai sprawls well initially but Nagasaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Asai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagasaki.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nagasaki in particular looking to stall.
Asai controlling the position for now.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Asai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Asai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nagasaki looks to land a strike but Asai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Asai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Asai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki postures up in Asai 's guard and throws a big left but Asai blocks it.
Asai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nagasaki sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagasaki. Nagasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Asai .
Asai walks into a jab.
Nagasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him. #CL#
Nagasaki darts in and clinches Asai up against the cage.
Asai misses with an elbow strike.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Asai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nagasaki tries to land a knee to the head but Asai blocks with his arms.
Nagasaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Asai tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Asai working aggressively here.
I was talking to Nagasaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Asai lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Nagasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Asai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asai lands a knee to the body.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagasaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asai .
Asai working aggressively here.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nagasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Asai connects with a knee to the head.
Asai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nagasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Nagasaki dodges an elbow strike from Asai . #TD#
Nagasaki has picked Asai up - he's going for a ride! Nagasaki dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Asai is trying to stand up here but Nagasaki is controlling him well. #SUB#
Nagasaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asai sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nagasaki in particular looking to stall.
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki working over Asai with some ground and pound. Asai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki connects with a single shot there.
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Nagasaki seems unphased.
Asai tries a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Nagasaki drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Asai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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!
Nagasaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Nagasaki postures up.
Nagasaki trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yuro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asai did well to prevent Nagasaki getting side control.
Nagasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU#
Nagasaki decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asai can do to turn this around?
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Asai looks to land a body kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai scores with a push kick.
Asai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asai 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 Nagasaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nagasaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Nagasaki with a jab.#T3##TD#
Nagasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asai !
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
Asai manages to get back to half guard.
Nagasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nagasaki uses his free foot to push down on Asai 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Asai .
Nagasaki landing shots from mount.
Nagasaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nagasaki trying to control but Asai is having none of it.
Nagasaki working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nagasaki with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Nagasaki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Asai has worked his arm free - good work by Asai !
Nagasaki throws a strike aimed at the side of Asai 's head but Asai avoids it well.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Asai is working away.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Nagasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asai circles away quickly and effectively.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Asai throws out a counter right but Nagasaki avoids it with no problem.
Nice body punch from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Asai manages to circle out of the way.
Nagasaki has a takedown stuffed.
Asai misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Nagasaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Asai is defending well.
Nagasaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Asai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Nagasaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Asai is working away.
Nagasaki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nagasaki working the body and head with strikes.
Asai dodges the ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is chipping away with strikes.
Nagasaki advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Nagasaki misses with a head shot.
Nagasaki raining down shots from the mount!
Nagasaki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes but Asai is staying in there. #SUB#
Nagasaki working for a submission but Asai is keeping him at bay.
Nagasaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes but Asai is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagasaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Asai 's face.
Asai is squirming around, avoiding Nagasaki's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Nagasaki is really struggling to control Asai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Asai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nagasaki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Asai looks a forlorn figure.
Asai avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki cracks Asai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Nagasaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Asai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Asai shrugs it off. #SUB#
Nagasaki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Nagasaki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nagasaki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Asai hang on?
Nagasaki lands a couple of good shots and Asai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai tries to roll but Nagasaki sticks to his back.
Nagasaki missing with strikes.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Asai . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Nagasaki punches Asai on the ear.
Nagasaki missing with strikes from the back.
Asai covering up well under a series of strikes from Nagasaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuro Nagasaki clearly takes 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.#R4#
Asai throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki with a nice calf kick.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Asai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagasaki.
Yuro Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Nagasaki.
A leg kick checked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Nagasaki moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Nagasaki dips to his left and cracks Asai with an uppercut!
Asai connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Nagasaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asai tries to land a front kick but Nagasaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nagasaki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asai - the referee stops the clock and Nagasaki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asai . Nagasaki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nagasaki lands the left hand.
Asai throws a leg kick but Nagasaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagasaki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagasaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asai has time to react.
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai scores with a body shot.
Nagasaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asai circles away.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Asai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagasaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
Asai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Asai tries to get set, Nagasaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Asai manages to avoid the attempt.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai with a jab.#T3#
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Nagasaki goes for a double leg but Asai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asai continues to drive forward.
Nagasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Asai controls the action.
Nagasaki lands a shot to the body.
Asai pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Yuro Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asai misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Asai .
Nagasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Nagasaki avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai landing knees to the body.
Nagasaki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Asai lands with a light punch inside.
Nagasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Asai tries to work over Nagasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Asai .
Nagasaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Asai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Asai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagasaki avoids the elbow strike from Asai , against the cage.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Nagasaki.
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Nagasaki avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Asai .
Nagasaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Asai tries to sprawl out of it but Nagasaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asai lands an overhand right.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Nagasaki moves his leg out of the way.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Asai .
Nagasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Nagasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Nagasaki misses with the combination.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nagasaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Asai , which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuro Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai lands with a cross.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Asai misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki looks to land a body kick but Asai moved away.
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asai on the side of the head.
Nagasaki tries to land a front kick but Asai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nagasaki lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asai throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Asai connects with a right hand. Nagasaki shakes it off.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nagasaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asai sprawls and moves away.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Nagasaki as he checks the leg kick.
Nagasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nagasaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asai misses with a leg kick.
Nagasaki throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki blocks the body kick.
Nagasaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Asai lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki checks the leg kick.
Asai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagasaki checks a low kick from Asai .#TD#
Nagasaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asai did well to prevent Nagasaki getting side control.

Asai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nagasaki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Asai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Asai misses with some punches.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Asai lands an elbow just above Nagasaki 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nagasaki.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Asai .
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuro Nagasaki!
Yuro Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
Yuro Nagasaki made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the pride of the Rising Sun. ç§ã¯ä¸–ç•Œã§æœ€é«˜ã§ã™'.
The defeated Yoshihiro Asai had this to say: 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: OFK 144 - Volkov Vs Temirov
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Petrov's head back.
Asai looks to throw a body kick
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
Petrov looks to land a combination but Asai avoids it well.
Asai moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Petrov cracks Asai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov goes for a double leg but Asai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asai continues to drive forward.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asai tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asai to the ground. Asai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Petrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrov.
Asai misses the jab.#T1#
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asai tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asai to the ground. Asai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Petrov.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov cracks Asai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Asai throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Petrov's head back.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asai is able to avoid easily.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Asai .
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai misses with a leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Petrov avoided it.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Asai .
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Asai misses its target.
Petrov scores with a jab. Asai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai works the jab nicely.
Petrov blocks a leg kick.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai with a nice cross.
Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Petrov.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Asai .
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Asai throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Asai scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Petrov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Petrov there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack! Asai lands a heavy head kick that drops Petrov. The ref tackles Asai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Petrov was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: OFK 135- Asai Vs Sripituksakul
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Sripituksakul misses with a wild combination.
Asai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sripituksakul is out of range.
Sripituksakul moves out of range of the strikes.
Sripituksakul wants to counter with a clinch but Asai pushes him away.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sripituksakul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Sripituksakul clinches with his opponent.
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sripituksakul lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sripituksakul cracks Asai with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai tries a body shot but Sripituksakul blocks it.
Asai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sripituksakul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Asai breaks the clinch.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sripituksakul has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .#T1#
Sripituksakul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sripituksakul.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Sripituksakul swinging wildly here.
Sripituksakul slips under a jab from Asai .
Sripituksakul throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Asai with the inside leg kick.
Sripituksakul misses with a looping right.
A big left from Sripituksakul misses.
Sripituksakul checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sripituksakul.#T2#
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sripituksakul scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
Asai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Sripituksakul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Sripituksakul tries to move into range but Asai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asai throws a jab when Sripituksakul was well out of range.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sripituksakul. That did some damage!
Asai misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Sripituksakul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai thuds his shin into the meat of Sripituksakul's side.
Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asai as he avoids it easily.
Asai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sripituksakul throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Sripituksakul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul blocks an uppercut.
Asai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sripituksakul backwards.
Sripituksakul prevents a body shot from Asai .
Sripituksakul lands a shoulder strike.
Sripituksakul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Asai .
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Sripituksakul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sripituksakul lands a left hand.
Asai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sripituksakul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sripituksakul scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sripituksakul is leaning against Asai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asai tries to work over Sripituksakul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sripituksakul misses with some punches.
Sripituksakul tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Sripituksakul back against the cage.
Asai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sripituksakul has him pressed against the cage.
Asai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sripituksakul blocks it with crossed arms.
Sripituksakul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Sripituksakul prevents a body shot from Asai .
Sripituksakul lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sripituksakul lands an uppercut.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sripituksakul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asai tries to work over Sripituksakul's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Sripituksakul avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sripituksakul.
Asai connects with the punch.
Asai lands a glancing blow to the side of Sripituksakul's head.
Asai scores with a shot to the body.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asai scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Some wild striking there from Sripituksakul.
Asai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid body kick from Asai .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Asai as Sripituksakul shoots in.
Sripituksakul staying out of range there.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sripituksakul can do to turn this around?
Asai throws a nice looking combination but Sripituksakul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Sripituksakul moves away and avoids it.
Asai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sripituksakul is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sripituksakul misses the shot to the body.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Sripituksakul's head back.
A slow jab from Sripituksakul misses its intended target.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai . #T2#
Sripituksakul fails with a takedown attempt.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai misses with a kick to the body
and Sripituksakul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sripituksakul throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Sripituksakul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai throws a leg kick but Sripituksakul sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sripituksakul is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asai slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul 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.
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sripituksakul throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sripituksakul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asai lands with a hook. Sripituksakul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sripituksakul misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Sripituksakul misses with a straight left.
Asai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asai misses with a hook. Sripituksakul ducked under it nicely.
Sripituksakul appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sripituksakul slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai sets himself, and Sripituksakul steps forward looking for the clinch! Asai avoids it this time.
Asai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sripituksakul takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sripituksakul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asai lands with a cross.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Sripituksakul saw that one coming.
Sripituksakul scores with a jab to the body.
Asai misses with a leg kick
and Sripituksakul counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai lands an overhand right.#T4#
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Sripituksakul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sripituksakul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Sripituksakul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sripituksakul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Sripituksakul throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Sripituksakul saw that one coming.
Asai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asai is looking to chop away at Sripituksakul's legs.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Sripituksakul saw that one coming.
Asai throws a push kick but Sripituksakul slaps the foot to one side.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sripituksakul is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asai 's half guard.
Sripituksakul working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Sripituksakul there. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sripituksakul with the ground and pound but Asai uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Asai pulls Sripituksakul in close to his closed guard and prevents Sripituksakul from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Sripituksakul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sripituksakul on the ground.
Sripituksakul missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Asai can't keep his opponent in guard - Sripituksakul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sripituksakul working Asai over with strikes.
Sripituksakul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB2#
Sripituksakul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sripituksakul.
Nice strikes from Sripituksakul there.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sripituksakul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sripituksakul scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Sripituksakul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Sripituksakul seems to be working for a kimura but Asai defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Asai is defending against the submission attempts here by Sripituksakul.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sripituksakul is looking to advance position but Asai won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sripituksakul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sripituksakul is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Asai wants to get back to his feet.
Sripituksakul lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sripituksakul throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sripituksakul raining down hammerfists from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Post fight, Yoshihiro Asai stared into the camera and said 'After That Tough KO Lost For Title, This Win Very Important For Me. Finally I Beat Little Kitty Sripituksakul , He Beat 2 Times And Draw. It Ain’t Over Yet, As Still Coming For Gold.'.

Event: OFK 130 -
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Harper.
Harper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harper tries a head kick but it misses.
Harper lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Asai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harper in his tracks.
Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harper 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.
Harper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asai doesn't seem bothered though.
Harper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Miguel Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai lands with a nice body kick.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Asai walks into a left hand.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
Harper looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Harper seems unphased. #T1#
A jab from Harper misses.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Harper feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Asai sprawling to the canvas! Asai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Harper finish him?! #ROC#Asai is rocked!
Asai drops his hands momentarily. Harper doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Asai staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Asai doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Harper!
Miguel Harper retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Miguel Harper thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Yoshihiro Asai was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: OFK 121 - Ky Jr vs Tomori
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Tiger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asai . Asai obviously looking to wear him down.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Tiger's front leg but catches the back leg as Tiger tries to avoid it.
Tiger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tiger at a distance.
Tiger moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Tiger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asai .
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
Asai sizes up Tiger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai scores with a jab. Tiger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai throws a push kick but Tiger slaps the foot to one side.
Asai lands with a shot to the body.
Asai cracks a nice hook into Tiger's ribs.#T1#
Asai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tiger shapes to counter with a head kick.
Asai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tiger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai throws a low kick but Tiger avoids it.
Tiger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Tiger moves his leg out of the way.
Asai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Great Tiger has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asai tries a low kick but Tiger avoids it.#T2#
Tiger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Asai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tiger in his tracks.
Asai scores with a jab.
Tiger moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Tiger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiger goes for a double leg but Asai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asai continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Asai gets caught napping as Tiger dives in and scores a takedown. Asai manages to retain guard.
Tiger throwing strikes but missing.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tiger on the ground.#T3#
Tiger wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Tiger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tiger throwing strikes from guard but Asai blocks nicely.
Tiger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tiger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tiger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tiger scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Tiger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Asai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tiger has Asai in his guard.#REVR#
Asai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Asai trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Asai tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiger is retaining full guard.
Tiger has control of Asai 's left arm, preventing Asai from doing any damage.
Tiger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Asai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tiger is able to avoid easily.
Tiger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asai defends it nicely.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiger misses.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asai lands with a kick to the temple. Tiger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tiger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai throws a leg kick but Tiger checks it.
Tiger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asai with a body shot.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?#T1#
Tiger blocks a leg kick.
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tiger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Asai misses #CL2#
and Tiger counters by moving into the clinch.
Asai throws an elbow that misses.
Asai lands a body shot.
Tiger blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Tiger pulls Asai into guard.
Tiger wants to sweep here but Asai controlling him for the moment.
Tiger has his hands on Asai 's head, controlling the position.
Asai stays in close to Tiger's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Asai being controlled here momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Asai trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Asai looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Tiger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
Asai sizes up Tiger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Asai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asai !
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Asai .
Asai throws a right and a left that Tiger avoids nicely.
Tiger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tiger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asai throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asai !
Asai misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Great Tiger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tiger takes one on the button.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Tiger feints the counter takedown.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Asai .
Asai sets himself, and Tiger steps forward looking for the clinch! Asai avoids it this time.
Asai throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger shoots in for a double leg but Asai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asai connects with a nice looking jab.
Asai 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tiger under the eye.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Asai throws a leg kick but Tiger checks it.
Tiger wants to counter with a clinch but Asai pushes him away.
Asai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiger.
Asai sizes up Tiger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Tiger is rocked!
Tiger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Tiger is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Asai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asai drops Tiger with a big left hand! Tiger is injured, injured bad! Asai jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: OFK 115 - Gomez Vs Copeland
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Asai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ky Jr throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Asai . Those never looked like landing.
Asai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ky Jr throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
Ky Jr throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Ky Jr.
Asai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ky Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ky Jr 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 Asai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Ky Jr.
Asai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ky Jr is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Ky Jr cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Asai checks a low kick from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr misses with an uppercut
and Asai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asai lands a jab-cross combination.
Asai blocks a head kick by Ky Jr.
Asai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ky Jr with a hook.
Ky Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asai .
Ky Jr slips a jab and a cross from Asai .
Nice cross by Asai .
Asai scores with a sloppy right hand. Ky Jr should have avoided that one.
Asai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ky Jr misses with a low kick.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ky Jr throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Ky Jr misses. #T2#
Ky Jr misses the shot to the body.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky Jr. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ky Jr throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
Ky Jr throws a front kick aimed at Asai 's knee but Asai avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Ky Jr.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Ky Jr's head back.
Ky Jr tries to score with a low kick but Asai moves his leg out of the way.
Ky Jr thows a leg kick but Asai checks it
and Asai counters with a leg kick.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Asai .
Ky Jr throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Asai slips under a jab.
Ky Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asai swinging wildly here.
Asai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ky Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Ky Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ky Jr.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Ky Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asai counters with a head kick. That will keep Ky Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ky Jr misses with an uppercut
and Asai counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Ky Jr misses
and Asai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ky Jr tries to work over Asai 's front leg with a kick but Asai checks it.
Ky Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Asai .#T4#
Ky Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ky Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ky Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ky Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Asai steps away.
A low kick from Ky Jr misses
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Ky Jr throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Asai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ky Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Asai managing to block the knees to the body from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Asai avoids the damage to the body.
Asai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ky Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Ky Jr tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ky Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ky Jr trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Asai lands a high kick!
Ky Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai throws a big counter combination but Ky Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ky Jr throws out the jab.
Asai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asai throws a front kick that sends Ky Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai staying out of range there.
Ky Jr takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?
A combination from Asai does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Ky Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Asai tenderised Ky Jr's leg. Ky Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ky Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ky Jr looks for the body kick but Asai saw that one coming.
Ky Jr misses with a straight right. #T1#
Asai scores with a jab.
Ky Jr throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Asai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ky Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gaia Ky Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ky Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a one-two to the body.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ky Jr throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely.
Ky Jr misses with a leg kick.
Asai checks a leg kick.#T2#
Ky Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai swinging wildly here.
Asai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ky Jr is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Asai misses its target.
Ky Jr throws a low kick, looking for Asai 's leg but Asai calmly moves out of range.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Ky Jr moves out of range easily.
Ky Jr motions for Asai to come forward. Ky Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ky Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ky Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ky Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asai misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Ky Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Asai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai staying out of range there.
Ky Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Asai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ky Jr backs up against the cage.
Ky Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai thumps Ky Jr with a low kick.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ky Jr.
Asai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ky Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ky Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ky Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ky Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai blocks a leg kick.
Ky Jr throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Asai misses.
Asai swinging wildly here.
Ky Jr throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ky Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Ky Jr. That snapped Asai 's head back.
Ky Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai checks a low kick from Ky Jr.
A swing and a miss from Ky Jr.
Asai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ky Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Asai counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ky Jr thows a leg kick but Asai checks it
and Asai counters with a one-two to the body.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ky Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asai throws a head kick but Ky Jr moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai . #T1#
Asai connects with a body shot that sends Ky Jr's belly button to the back.
Ky Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ky Jr.
Asai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ky Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ky Jr throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai throws a counter high kick but Ky Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ky Jr wants to slow Asai down by chopping away at his legs.
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asai checks a leg kick nicely.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai blocks a jab.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ky Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asai .
Ky Jr misses with a straight left.
Asai defending well as Ky Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Asai feints a jab promting Ky Jr to slip. Asai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ky Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ky Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Ky Jr misses with a low kick.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yoshihiro Asai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ky Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Asai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ky Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Ky Jr misses the shot to the body.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ky Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ky Jr.#T3#
Ky Jr misses with a low kick.
Asai is looking for a counter combo.
Asai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr misses with a leg kick
and Asai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ky Jr throws a leg kick
and Asai counters with a three punch combo that has Ky Jr backing up. Ky Jr nods at Asai to acknowledge the strikes.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ky Jr misses with a hook
and Asai counters with a nice body kick.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ky Jr. That did some damage!
Ky Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Asai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ky Jr sprawls and moves away.
Asai lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ky Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Asai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ky Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ky Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asai .
Asai avoids the body shot from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr misses with a body shot.
Asai throws a big counter combination but Ky Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ky Jr throws a leg kick
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Ky Jr throws a leg kick
and Asai counters with a left and a right that stings Ky Jr.
Asai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ky Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asai counters with an outside leg kick.
Ky Jr throws a low kick but Asai moves out of range easily.
Ky Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai counters with a three punch combo that has Ky Jr backing up. Ky Jr nods at Asai to acknowledge the strikes.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Ky Jr throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Asai was looking to counter with a kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Asai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asai , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
A determined Yoshihiro Asai didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Bataglia
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Asai avoids a kick to the body.
Metharom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Metharom moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Good leg kick by Asai .
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Asai misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metharom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
A jab from Asai does it's job there.
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metharom misses with a kick to the body.
Metharom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asai .
Nice jab there from Asai .
Asai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily. #T2#
Asai misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asai connects with a jab.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metharom blocks the body kick.
Metharom moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai connects with the punch.
Metharom misses with a few strikes there.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asai fakes the leg kick and cracks Metharom in the body.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai cracks Metharom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asai is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Metharom jabs at Asai 's body.
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asai - that will leave a mark!
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from Asai .
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Metharom backs away, Asai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Asai blocks it well.
Asai 's corner calls for a 1-2. Asai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Metharom misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asai in his tracks.
Asai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asai feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asai thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Metharom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Metharom throws a right hand that misses
and Asai counters with a low kick, right behind Metharom 's knee.
Asai lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asai throws a head kick that half lands.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Metharom moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asai thinking.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom checks the leg kick.#T1#
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Asai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Metharom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Asai thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Asai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Metharom momentarily.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Asai .
Metharom lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crunch! Metharom slams his shin into Asai 's torso.
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Metharom in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Metharom.
Metharom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Metharom misses with a double jab.
Metharom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asai circles away quickly and effectively.
Metharom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
Asai with a hook.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Asai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asai throws a body kick that misses
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Asai misses the body punch
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asai thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Metharom's sensitive parts.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Asai avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Asai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Metharom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asai avoids the head kick by Metharom.
Metharom throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side.
Asai misses with a hook. Metharom ducked under it nicely.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Asai misses with a left hand
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Metharom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Metharom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asai finds it's way round the side to connect with Metharom's head.
Metharom lands with a nice combination. Asai backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai misses with a low kick as Metharom jumps back.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Asai .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Asai lands a nice looking body kick.
Asai lands with an overhand left.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Asai .
Metharom only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Metharom lands an overhand right.
Asai cracks Metharom with a good jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metharom moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metharom tries to land a body kick
and Asai counters with a body kick.
Metharom misses with a combination
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Metharom takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.#T1#
Metharom checks a leg kick nicely.
Metharom misses the jab.
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom avoids a kick to the body.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Asai misses.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Metharom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asai misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good shot there by Metharom.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai misses with a combination
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai scores with a jab. Metharom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom throws a one two combo.
Asai swings widly with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Asai cracks Metharom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Metharom avoids the body shot from Asai .
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Asai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asai moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Asai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Metharom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asai has got the better of the exchanges.
Asai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
Metharom works the jab nicely.
Metharom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Asai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Asai catches Metharom right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Metharom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asai throws a front kick aimed at Metharom's knee but Metharom avoids it well.
Asai is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Asai is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Asai misses
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Asai 's body. Asai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
A low kick from Asai misses
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank You Alexander Biro And SMASH: What's Next?, But Im Gonna Sign With Odense MMA - Fight Or Die And Have 1 More Chance At Gold. 40 Wins , Still Got It.'.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Asai
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Nice jab there from Asai . #CUT2#It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Asai checks a leg kick nicely.
Asai feints a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai misses with a leg kick.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai scores with a jab. Dilbrandt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dilbrandt keeps Asai at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Asai down with leg kicks.
Asai checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asai cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Asai moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a two punch combo.
Asai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.#T1#
Dilbrandt cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick from Asai lands but Dilbrandt takes it in his stride.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Asai .#CL#
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Asai down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Asai blocks the leg kick.
A left lands for Dilbrandt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai feints a counter leg kick.
Asai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Asai throws a leg kick
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
and Asai counters with a good low kick that Dilbrandt was not able to check.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Asai circles away.
Dilbrandt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asai checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Asai scores with a decent looking hook.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt connects with the punch.
Asai slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai throws out a counter right but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Asai throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
Asai flicks out a counter leg kick but Dilbrandt steps away.#T3#
Asai thumps Dilbrandt with a low kick.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Dilbrandt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dilbrandt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
It appears Dilbrandt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Asai throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Asai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Asai is out of range.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
A bone on bone clash there as Asai blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Asai .
A quick step to the side and Dilbrandt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
Asai misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Asai flicks out a counter leg kick but Dilbrandt steps away.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a thumping low kick.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilbrandt lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
Asai cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dilbrandt jabs Asai right on the nose. Asai blinks but takes it well.
Dilbrandt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai checks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Asai .
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Asai misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Asai .
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt is looking for a counter combo.
A combination from Dilbrandt does no damage. #CL#
Asai tries to keep at a distance but Dilbrandt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dilbrandt blocks the elbow strike.
Asai lands a left hand.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dilbrandt is defending well for now.
Asai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Dilbrandt back against the cage.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Asai lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Asai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilbrandt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asai .
Asai blocking some punches.
Asai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Asai 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt pushes Asai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asai looking to throw knees to the head but Dilbrandt is blocking nicely.
Asai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dilbrandt blocks an elbow strike.
Domonic Dilbrandt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asai lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Asai . #T3#
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Asai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Asai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dilbrandt. Asai shrugs it off though.
Dilbrandt lands a lovely overhand right.
Asai avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asai .
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
The crowd cheers as Asai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dilbrandt doesn't seem phased though.
Dilbrandt stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dilbrandt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Asai is looking to chop away at Dilbrandt's legs.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and Asai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Dilbrandt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt is looking to chop away at Asai 's legs.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Asai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Asai slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Asai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asai swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Asai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
Dilbrandt lands a front kick.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch
and Asai counters with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai walks into a jab.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Dilbrandt clinches up against the cage.
Asai misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Dilbrandt.
Asai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asai managing to block the knees to the body from Dilbrandt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asai scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards. #T1#
Asai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt lands a left hand.
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dilbrandt avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Asai .
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asai .
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Asai lands a hook that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
Asai lands a body shot.
Asai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asai checks a leg kick.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
A good leg kick by Asai .
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asai checks it well.
Dilbrandt throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dilbrandt has time to react.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses its target.
Asai checks a leg kick nicely.
Asai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily. #T3#
Dilbrandt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dilbrandt tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai jabs Dilbrandt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asai throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asai avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Asai throws a front kick aimed at Dilbrandt's knee but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Asai throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a front kick that sends Asai stumbling back into the cage.
Asai slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asai .
Some wild striking there from Dilbrandt.
A low kick from Dilbrandt misses
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asai jabs Dilbrandt right on the nose. Dilbrandt blinks but takes it well.
Asai misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Dilbrandt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dilbrandt tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dilbrandt throws out a powerful jab.
Dilbrandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asai . That did some damage!
Asai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asai lands a head kick. Dilbrandt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asai .
Asai scores with a shot to the body.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Asai .
Nice body kick there by Asai .
Asai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilbrandt finds it's way round the side to connect with Asai 's head.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Asai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Asai moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt jabs Asai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Asai misses
and Dilbrandt counters with an inside leg kick.
Asai tried to score with a low kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dilbrandt.
Asai scores with the left hand. Dilbrandt knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asai connects with a right hand. Dilbrandt shakes it off.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Dilbrandt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asai 's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Asai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Dilbrandt fakes the leg kick and cracks Asai in the body.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Asai .
Asai moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt blocks a leg kick.
Asai takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Asai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Asai lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick nicely.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
A jab lands there for Asai .
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely. #T4#
Dilbrandt lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai works the jab nicely.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Dilbrandt moves into range and clinches up with Asai .
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
A short uppercut from Dilbrandt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
Dilbrandt avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Dilbrandt is looking to score with low kicks.
Asai misses with the combination.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Dilbrandt catches Asai right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asai . Asai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asai blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asai 's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Asai circles away and keeps his distance.
Asai looks to land a body kick but Dilbrandt moved away.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Asai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dilbrandt blocks it well.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt throws a nice head kick!
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!
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Asai .
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body shot.
Dilbrandt with a hook.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Asai with an uppercut!
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Asai is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt looks to throw a body kick
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Dilbrandt catches Asai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asai motions for Dilbrandt to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Asai scores with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asai backs up against the cage.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
It seemed like Asai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Asai checks it
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asai doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai pushes Dilbrandt away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Domonic Dilbrandt.
I think Dilbrandt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Domonic Dilbrandt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Yoshihiro Asai spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: SMASH:7.5
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Marley moves out of range easily.
As Asai backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Asai manages to avoid it all.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marley on the side of the head.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marley slips under a jab from Asai .
Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asai misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai lands with a nice body kick.
Asai lands a jab to the head.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marley is looking for the big counter here.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marley.#T1#
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley slips under a jab from Asai .
Marley is looking for the big counter here.
Good exchange - Asai coming out on top.
Marley avoids the body shot from Asai .
As Asai backs off Marley throws a huge counter combo but Asai manages to avoid it all.
Marley lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Marley needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there.
Asai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Asai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marley if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Marley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Marley is looking for the big counter here.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Marley throws a counter combo.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Marley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai .
Asai throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Marley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut there from Asai .
Asai digs a good hook to Marley's body.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
Marley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Nice straight punches there by Asai . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asai .
Marley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Asai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai throws a good cross that connects.
Marley misses with a wild combination.
Asai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai stuns Marley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marley's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley throws a combination. Asai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice jab there from Asai .
Donk. Asai catches Marley right on the button with a cross.
Marley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mystic Marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice shot by Asai .#T1#
A good leg kick by Asai .
Asai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marley's head.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asai dips to his left and cracks Marley with an uppercut!
Asai throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Asai .
Asai feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Nice shot by Asai .#ROC#Marley is rocked!#T2#
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marley is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Marley right on the button. Marley goes down! Asai follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Asai gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
A determined Yoshihiro Asai didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: SMASH: Ribbit vs Edmond
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Asai with the inside leg kick.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kirk.
Asai throws a head kick but Kirk moves out of range.
Good work by Kirk as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Asai misses #TD#
and Kirk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asai 's guard.#SUB#
Kirk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Asai dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kirk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kirk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Asai has passed into side control.
Kirk tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Asai easily slips into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SU2#
Asai decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
Asai lands a jab to the head.
Kirk is looking to clinch.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kirk. That did some damage!
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kirk throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Kirk takes one to the side of the head.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Kirk is out of range.
Kirk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Asai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Asai looks to throw the jab but Kirk is out of range.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Asai . #CL#
Kirk closes the distance and pushes Asai back into the cage.
Kirk goes for a takedown attempt but Asai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai works the jab nicely.
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!
Asai lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Kirk drives through and clinches with Asai against the cage.
Asai prevents the takedown attempt.
Asai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asai .
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage. #TD#
Kirk tightens his grip and picks Asai up, before dumping him to the ground. Asai manages to land in guard.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirk throws a strike but Asai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Kirk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kirk is trying to keep Asai in close. #SUB#
Kirk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asai defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kirk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kirk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Asai escapes and throws Kirk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Kirk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Kirk is looking to reverse the position.
Kirk struggling a bit here.
Kirk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Asai 's best efforts.
Kirk wants to control but Asai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Asai is taking a breather. Kirk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kirk wants to improve his position but Asai is controlling well.
Kirk trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Asai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kirk. That did some damage!
Asai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Kirk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Asai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kirk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Asai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asai avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Kirk has picked Asai up - he's going for a ride! Kirk dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Kirk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Kirk is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Kirk is pressing down on Asai 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asai is holding on for now. #SUB#
Kirk is working for a kimura but Asai is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Kirk seems to be looking for submissions.
Kirk wants to pass to mount but Asai is defending the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Asai is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirk. #SUB#
Kirk is trying to work for a kimura but Asai is defending well. #SUB#
Kirk seems to be working for a kimura but Asai defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kirk in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Asai tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kirk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gilmat Kirk!
Gilmat Kirk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Yoshihiro Asai spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: SMASH: Asai vs Viktorov
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Asai lands a jab to Viktorov's midsection.
Asai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters circling a little - Asai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Viktorov has Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Viktorov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Viktorov.
Asai keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Viktorov takes the fight into the clinch.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asai walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asai . Viktorov shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Viktorov.
Viktorov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asai wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Viktorov drives through and clinches with Asai against the cage.
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Viktorov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asai .
Viktorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Viktorov just manages to avoid it.
Viktorov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Viktorov drives through and clinches with Asai against the cage.
Asai throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Viktorov jumps guard and drags Asai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Viktorov looking for a guillotine here but Asai defends easily. #SUB2#
Viktorov is looking for a triangle but Asai pushes his legs off easily.
Asai showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Asai avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Viktorov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asai is aware though and is defending well.
Asai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Viktorov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Viktorov has his foot on Asai 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asai works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Viktorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Asai has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Viktorov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Asai is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Viktorov pulls down on the head and he's put Asai to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksey Viktorov!
Our winner, Aleksey Viktorov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Yoshihiro Asai spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: C38: Yaj vs. Marinov
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burnham. That did some damage!
We've been told by Asai 's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burnham lands with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Burnham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai lands a nice looking body kick.
Burnham misses with a looping right.
Burnham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Burnham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Burnham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai misses with a hook. Burnham ducked under it nicely.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burnham shoots in but no luck this time.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Burnham avoided it.
Asai clobbers Burnham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Burnham down.
Burnham's coach down at Tin Can Athletics was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burnham's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burnham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Burnham.
Burnham misses with a low kick.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Burnham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
Asai blocks a head kick by Burnham.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Asai . Burnham shrugs it off though.
Burnham throws a body kick that misses.
Burnham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burnham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burnham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai slips a straight right by Burnham.
Burnham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asai swivels and escapes.
Burnham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burnham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
Burnham slips under a jab from Asai .
Burnham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Burnham counters by moving into the clinch.
Burnham blocks an elbow strike.
Burnham jumps guard but Asai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.#T2#
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Burnham avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burnham's brow.
Asai misses with a knee strike.
Burnham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnham.
Asai lands a nice uppercut.
Burnham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Burnham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burnham prevents a body shot from Asai . #BC2#
Burnham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burnham takes one to the side of the head.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Burnham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Burnham moves out of range as Asai strikes.#T3#
A jab from Asai does it's job there.#ROC#Burnham is rocked!
Burnham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asai sprawls well. Asai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burnham gets slowly back to his feet.
Asai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burnham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Asai lands a nice hook to Burnham's body. Burnham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burnham throws out the jab.
Asai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asai blocks a head kick by Burnham.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Burnham misses with a wild combination.
Burnham dives in and grabs Asai 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Asai pushes down on Burnham's head and hops out.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burnham takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD2#
Burnham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Burnham is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Asai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Asai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Burnham trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Burnham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Burnham throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Asai escapes and throws Burnham's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Burnham fails to land the takedown.
Asai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asai lands with a nice body kick.
Lester Burnham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Burnham is out of range.
Burnham throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai is looking for a counter combo.
Burnham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Burnham misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Burnham checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai connects with a body shot.
Burnham walks into a left hand.
Burnham lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burnham dips to his left and cracks Asai with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai lands with a good body shot.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnham can do to turn this around?#T1#
Burnham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai throws a quick counter head kick but Burnham was just out of range.
Burnham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Asai slams his shin into Burnham's torso.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Burnham moves his leg out of the way.
Burnham steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asai . That one must have hurt.
Asai throws a low kick but Burnham avoids it.
Burnham lunges at Asai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asai 's hand. #TD2#
Burnham feints and as Asai raises his hands in defense, Burnham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Asai is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Burnham presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burnham takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Burnham lands with a good body shot.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Burnham's front leg but catches the back leg as Burnham tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai . #T2#
Burnham throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Burnham blocks a jab.
Asai throws a shot to the body.
Asai feints a jab promting Burnham to slip. Asai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burnham slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burnham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai checks the leg kick.
Asai misses with a hook
and Burnham counters with a right hand to the body.
Burnham has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asai .
Asai throws a hook but Burnham avoids it easily.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Burnham.
Burnham blocks a leg kick.
Burnham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asai to score with a decent uppercut.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Burnham throws a series of punches but Asai moves out of range.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Burnham manages to avoid it.
Burnham throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely.
Asai thumps Burnham with a low kick.
Burnham works the jab nicely.#T3#
Burnham throws a head kick that misses.
Burnham slips under a jab.
Asai with the inside leg kick.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Burnham.
Burnham cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burnham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Burnham shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Asai 's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burnham throws an elbow that misses. Asai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burnham's guard. Nice move by Asai !#REVR#
Asai wants to get up but he can't break Burnham's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burnham wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Asai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnham is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Burnham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asai defends it easily.
Yoshihiro Asai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asai tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnham is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burnham controls Asai momentarily but Asai frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Asai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burnham will feel that in the morning.
Burnham misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burnham lands a body shot.
Asai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai avoids the head kick by Burnham.
Burnham looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai thumps Burnham with a low kick.
Burnham scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Burnham misses with a head kick.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Burnham's front leg but catches the back leg as Burnham tries to avoid it.
Burnham throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Asai .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Asai .#T1#
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai thuds a left hand into Burnham's body.
Asai pushes Burnham away with a front kick.
Burnham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burnham throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai avoids the body shot from Burnham.
Burnham takes one to the chin there.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Burnham moved out of range.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnham.
Burnham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burnham at a distance.
Burnham misses the shot to the body.
Burnham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burnham if he has to take too many more of those.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burnham moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Burnham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Burnham.
A combination from Asai does no damage.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Asai avoids the head kick by Burnham.
Burnham on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burnham's sensitive parts.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burnham can pounce on him.
Asai lands a leg kick that knocks Burnham off balance momentarily.
Asai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burnham momentarily.
Burnham is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Burnham cracks Asai with an open hand slap.
Burnham is looking to land body kicks.
Burnham seems to have recovered his senses.
Burnham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Burnham. Those never looked like landing.
Asai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Asai lands with a right hand.
Burnham throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely.
Burnham throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Burnham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Asai .
The fighters circle momentarily. Asai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burnham throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnham misses with a kick to the body.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Burnham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Burnham is out of range and Asai settles back down. #T4#
Asai with the inside leg kick.
Burnham thuds a left hand into Asai 's body.
Burnham takes one on the button.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Burnham with the counter takedown but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai throws a hook but Burnham blocks it.
Burnham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Burnham 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Burnham misses
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Burnham.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown but Asai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Burnham.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Burnham avoided it.
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Burnham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burnham in his tracks.
Burnham fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Post fight, Yoshihiro Asai took to the microphone: 'Thank You Combate And Darren Russell For Your Opportunity, But Im Gonna Joined Grunge FC And Moving Up To Featherweight.'.

Event: C34: Larkin vs. Knox
Date: May 02, 2021

#R1#
Vinyard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vinyard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai throws a low kick but Vinyard avoids it.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Vinyard moves away and avoids it.
Asai wants to slow Vinyard down by chopping away at his legs.
Vinyard lands a head kick!
Vinyard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vinyard throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Vinyard's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinyard tries to avoid it.
Vinyard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vinyard looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Asai defending well as Vinyard loads up on a big left hand.
Asai throws a body kick that misses
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai takes a swing at Vinyard's ribcage but misses.
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Vinyard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vinyard misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Asai misses with a head kick.
Asai feints and then cracks Vinyard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vinyard down.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Asai cracks Vinyard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vinyard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asai connects with a jab.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vinyard misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Vinyard avoided it.
Asai misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Vinyard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vinyard moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vinyard swinging wildly here. #T2#
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai tries to work over Vinyard's front leg with a kick but Vinyard checks it.
Vinyard looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vinyard throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai avoids the head kick by Vinyard.
Vinyard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinyard clobbers Asai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asai lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Vinyard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vinyard 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.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinyard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Vinyard.
Good standup being displayed there by Asai as he connects with a hook.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai throws a body kick that misses
and Vinyard counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Vinyard moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Asai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Vinyard moved out of range.
Vinyard throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Vinyard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Asai lands a leg kick that knocks Vinyard off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asai .
Asai lands a body shot.
Asai connects with a single shot there.
Vinyard throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinyard misses with a head kick.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vinyard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai cracks Vinyard with an open hand slap.
Vinyard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinyard swinging wildly here.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai throws a low kick, looking for Vinyard's leg but Vinyard calmly moves out of range.
Vinyard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vinyard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinyard misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinyard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vinyard on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Asai 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vinyard misses with the combination.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vinyard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vinyard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai lands a leg kick that knocks Vinyard off balance momentarily.
Vinyard lands a nice hook to Asai 's body. Asai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vinyard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinyard misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Vinyard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard misses with a looping right.
Vinyard misses with an uppercut
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai jabs Vinyard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Vinyard blocks the leg kick.
Asai connects with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Vinyard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asai has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
A big left from Asai misses.
Asai swings for the body but Vinyard moves out of range.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asai blocks a jab.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai avoids the body shot from Vinyard.
Asai checks a leg kick.
Vinyard loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
and Vinyard counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vinyard takes a step back to recover.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vinyard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vinyard's hands.#T2#
Asai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vinyard misses with a looping left.
Vinyard cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vinyard moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vinyard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinyard.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asai lands with a shot to the body.
Asai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vinyard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vinyard has time to react.#ROC#Vinyard is rocked!#T3#
Asai misses with the combination.
Asai scores with a push kick.
Asai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vinyard is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Vinyard throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Vinyard misses with a hook
and Asai counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinyard tries to bum rush Asai with a series of wild strikes but Asai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vinyard tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinyard seems to have recovered his senses.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinyard.
Vinyard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Asai gets tackled into the cage by Vinyard. Vinyard maintains the clinch.
Vinyard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vinyard backwards.
Asai lands with a left to the head.
Clinched against the cage, Asai lands a big elbow that drops Vinyard! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Vinyard is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'After 4 Tough Losses, This Was A Very Important Win For Me'.

Event: C28: Corassa vs. Time
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Kreutz tries for a takedown but Asai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kreutz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Kreutz.
Kreutz swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Kreutz's front leg but catches the back leg as Kreutz tries to avoid it.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreutz manages to avoid it.
Kreutz misses with a body shot.
Kreutz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
A combination from Asai does no damage.
And Kreutz tries to counter it with a takedown but Asai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asai misses with a shot to the body
and Kreutz counters with a nice uppercut.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreutz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreutz delivers a nice body kick.
Asai throws a head kick but Kreutz moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreutz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Asai pushes Kreutz away with a front kick.
Kreutz misses with a double jab
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A big left from Asai misses.
Crunch! Asai slams his shin into Kreutz's torso.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreutz connects with a nice looking jab.
Kreutz misses with a straight left.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Kreutz is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreutz misses the target.
Kreutz checks a leg kick.
Asai takes one to the side of the head.
Asai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kreutz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kreutz throws a chopping leg kick but Asai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Asai looks to throw the jab but Kreutz is out of range.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kreutz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asai defends it well.
Kreutz throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai swings for the body but Kreutz moves out of range.
Kreutz with the counter takedown but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kreutz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Asai has one foot on Kreutz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai walks into a straight right hand from Kreutz.
Kreutz shoots in looking for a takedown. Asai tries to sprawl out of it but Kreutz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Kreutz.
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Kreutz feints the counter takedown.
Kreutz misses with a leg kick.
Kreutz looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Kreutz misses with a low kick. #T3#
Kreutz motions for Asai to come forward. Kreutz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kreutz with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Asai .
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kreutz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asai thuds his shin into the meat of Kreutz's side.
Kreutz throws a lazy body kick
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Asai scores with a head kick. Kreutz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asai thumps Kreutz with a low kick.
Kreutz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Kreutz does it's job there.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Kreutz moved out of range nicely.
Asai lands with a good body shot.
Kreutz scores with a decent looking hook.
Kreutz misses with a straight right.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Asai throws a push kick but Kreutz slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Asai moves out of range as Kreutz throws a body kick.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Kreutz manages to avoid it.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kreutz's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Kreutz.
As Kreutz backs away, Asai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Kreutz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Kreutz's head back.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreutz was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kreutz. That did some damage!#TD2#
Kreutz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kreutz slips nicely into half guard.
Kreutz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kreutz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Kreutz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kreutz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kreutz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him. #TD2#
Kreutz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Asai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kreutz wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kreutz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kreutz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kreutz. #T1##SUB2#
Kreutz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kreutz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kreutz cracks Asai with a big right hand but Asai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kreutz is trying to move to mount but Asai reverses beautifully and ends up in Kreutz's guard.
Kreutz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreutz working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Asai preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kreutz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Asai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kreutz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asai has managed to get both his arms back between Kreutz's legs - danger averted.
Asai passes into half guard.
Kreutz is trying to control but can't. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreutz wants to improve his position but Asai is controlling well.
Kreutz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kreutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asai is one step ahead there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kreutz has his foot on Asai 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asai works his way back into a safe position though.
Asai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asai stopping the sweep attempt from Kreutz.
Asai trying to control but Kreutz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kreutz misses the shot to the body.
Kreutz lands a jab-cross combination.
Asai throws a series of punches but Kreutz avoids them all with ease.
Asai lands with an uppercut that bounces Kreutz off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimbo Kreutz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kreutz throws out a powerful jab.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreutz is just out of range.
A left lands for Kreutz.
Asai misses with a wild combination.
Kreutz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kreutz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kreutz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Kreutz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asai !
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai trying to remain calm as Kreutz controls from the top position.
Kreutz is looking to take a break and control but Asai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kreutz wants to take a breather but Asai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kreutz. #T1#
Asai trying to keep a closed guard but Kreutz is proving a slippery customer.
Kreutz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreutz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kreutz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Asai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Kreutz from controlling successfully.
Asai being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kreutz blocks a head kick by Asai .
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Kreutz.
Kreutz tests Asai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Kreutz clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Asai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asai working aggressively here.
Kreutz misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kreutz.
Asai lands a shoulder strike.
Asai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kreutz lands a shoulder strike.
Kreutz blocks a body shot from Asai .
Asai misses with a body punch.
Kreutz misses with a punch to the body.
Asai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreutz.
Asai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreutz.
Kreutz blocks a body shot from Asai .
Asai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kreutz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asai missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kreutz misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Kreutz pulls guard successfully.
Kreutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Kreutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreutz, not yet.
Kreutz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Asai has passed into side control.
Kreutz is trying to improve his position.
Asai working away.
Kreutz is trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreutz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Kreutz!
Yoshihiro Asai was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: C22: Jako vs. Bobblehead
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Asai misses with a straight left.
Mayer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai stalks Mayer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mayer's face. Mayer staggers backwards, shaken.
Asai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Asai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Mayer moves his leg out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Mayer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayer.
Mayer checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Mayer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Asai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura but Asai is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Mayer tries for a kimura but Asai is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Mayer has hold of Asai 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Asai tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mayer cranks the arm and Asai screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Asai , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Damen Mayer!
Yoshihiro Asai was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: PANDA 87
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1##CL#
Jun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asai , pushing him back against the cage.
Asai misses with some punches.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jun scores with a shot to the side of Asai 's head.
Jun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Jun working aggressively here.
Jun tries to pull guard but Asai won't allow it.
Jun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jun misses with the head strike.
Jun jumps guard but Asai stands there with Jun around his waist. Jun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Jun misses.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asai throws a hook but Jun blocks it.
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jun tries to clinch up but Asai circles away and keeps his distance.
Jun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jun somewhat.
Jun seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Jun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A jab from Asai does it's job there.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Jun is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jun. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai is looking to slow Jun down with leg kicks.
Jun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Jun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jun working aggressively here.
Asai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asai to keep the fight standing.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Asai .
Jun throws a head punch that misses.
Asai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asai tries a body shot but Jun blocks it.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jun is breathing heavily.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai can't find room to land a body shot as Jun controls the action.
Asai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jun looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.
Asai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jun.
Asai takes one to the side of the head.
Asai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jun shoots in and drives through. Asai sprawls well.
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai misses with a few strikes there.
Jun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asai is looking to slow Jun down with leg kicks. #T3#
Asai scores with a sloppy right hand. Jun should have avoided that one.
Asai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asai misses with a two punch combination.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Jun saw that one coming.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
Asai throws the left hand but Jun avoids the punch easily.
Jun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jun darts in trying to clinch
and Asai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Asai scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jun.#T4#
Jun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jun.
Jun tries to clinch up but Asai circles away and keeps his distance.
Jun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asai lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asai misses with a left hand #TD#
and Jun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asai 's guard.
Jun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jun trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jun blocks the body kick.
Jun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asai circles away.
Asai scores with the left hand. Jun knows he should have avoided that one.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jun.
Jun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asai lands a jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asai enables Jun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun landing some decent shots from guard.
Jun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jun scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Jun trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Jun stands up over Asai , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Jun has gone for a leg lock! Asai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jun's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asai defends well.#SUB#
Asai avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Jun is adopting a defensive guard.
Jun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asai is one step ahead there.
Asai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jun is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Asai has passed into half guard!
Jun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Jun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Jun pushes a forearm under Asai 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Asai is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhang Jun!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zhang Jun made sure he mentioned SynCity Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Yoshihiro Asai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: PANDA 78
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Asai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sripituksakul looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Sripituksakul shoots for a double leg takedown but Asai sprawls well. He's pushed Sripituksakul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai misses with a hook #TD#
and Sripituksakul counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sripituksakul prevents Asai from getting back to his feet.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sripituksakul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asai controls Sripituksakul momentarily but Sripituksakul frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Asai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai moves out of range as Sripituksakul strikes.
Asai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sripituksakul in his tracks.
Sripituksakul thuds a left hand into Asai 's body.
Sripituksakul throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sripituksakul slips under a jab.
Asai slips under a jab from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul tries for a takedown but Asai circles away easily
and Asai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sripituksakul thinking.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sripituksakul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Sripituksakul down. #TD#
Sripituksakul feints and as Asai raises his hands in defense, Sripituksakul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Asai has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sripituksakul off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Sripituksakul moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .#TD#
Sripituksakul closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sripituksakul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sripituksakul wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy.
Sripituksakul in side control, throwing shots but Asai defends. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying to get an arm triangle but Asai is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Asai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sripituksakul.
Asai keeping full guard, as Sripituksakul tries to pass.
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sripituksakul's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully.
Asai wants to stand but Sripituksakul is controlling the position.
Sripituksakul passes into half guard.
Sripituksakul with the ground and pound but Asai uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've been hearing that Sripituksakul has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asai keeping full guard, as Sripituksakul tries to pass.
Sripituksakul looking to sit in guard and control but Asai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Asai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sripituksakul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Little Kitty Sripituksakul will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sripituksakul throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Sripituksakul decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Asai is refusing to be controlled, as Sripituksakul sits in half guard. #ES2#
Asai manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Sripituksakul gets a takedown into half guard.
Sripituksakul is trying to control. Asai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Sripituksakul wants to work for an arm triangle but Asai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Asai wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping busy. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Asai is staying active underneath Sripituksakul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sripituksakul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Asai tries to reverse the position but Sripituksakul maintains control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sripituksakul unloads with some shots from mount but Asai bucks and avoids them well.
Sripituksakul raining down hammerfists from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Sripituksakul there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Asai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Asai !
Sripituksakul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sripituksakul is looking to sweep but instead, Asai has passed into half guard. #T3#
Sripituksakul tries to get to full guard but Asai has control of the leg.
Sripituksakul is staying active underneath Asai , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sripituksakul is pressing down on Asai 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sripituksakul is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sripituksakul wants to pass the guard but Asai is keeping the position.
Sripituksakul is looking to work some ground and pound but Asai has wrist control.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving. #T4#
Asai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully.
Asai looking for a sweep. Not yet Asai , not yet.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sripituksakul controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sripituksakul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Sripituksakul checks the leg kick.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sripituksakul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sripituksakul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sripituksakul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Sripituksakul blocks the low kick.
Sripituksakul avoids a kick to the body.
Sripituksakul connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Asai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sripituksakul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Sripituksakul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asai 's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sripituksakul slips nicely into half guard.
Asai is pressing down on Sripituksakul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asai is on top in guard. #REVB#
Asai won't allow Sripituksakul to sweep him here.
Sripituksakul managing to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sripituksakul's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sripituksakul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asai is one step ahead there.
Sripituksakul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asai 's guard. #REVR#
Asai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asai keeping full guard, as Sripituksakul tries to pass.
Sripituksakul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Sripituksakul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully.
Sripituksakul looking to sit in guard and control but Asai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sripituksakul is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sripituksakul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sripituksakul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Asai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Sripituksakul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sripituksakul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sripituksakul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sripituksakul seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sripituksakul is pushing down on Asai 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asai is fighting to maintain full guard but Sripituksakul has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Little Kitty Sripituksakul did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##TD#
Sripituksakul closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asai did well to prevent Sripituksakul getting side control.#SUB#
Sripituksakul wants to work for an arm triangle but Asai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sripituksakul controlling the action here.#SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sripituksakul is pressing down on Asai 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asai is holding on for now. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sripituksakul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sripituksakul is keen to just control but Asai is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asai is just riding it out for now. Sripituksakul eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is working for a kimura but Asai is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sripituksakul looks to land a strike but Asai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sripituksakul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sripituksakul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Asai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sripituksakul.
Asai throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Sripituksakul counters with a shoot takedown. Asai fights it but they end up in guard.
Asai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sripituksakul dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Sripituksakul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sripituksakul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sripituksakul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sripituksakul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asai tries to bench press Sripituksakul off him but Sripituksakul keeps the position. #T4#
Asai taking a bit of punishment here - Sripituksakul scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Sripituksakul tries for a kimura but Asai is defending well. #SUB#
Sripituksakul goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Asai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sripituksakul but great work by Asai .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sripituksakul is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul had his way with Yoshihiro Asai in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A jab from Asai misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Asai .
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sripituksakul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
Sripituksakul lands with a nice combination. Asai backs away looking to recover.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sripituksakul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sripituksakul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asai tries to avoid it but Sripituksakul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asai to the ground. Asai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sripituksakul moves out of range of the strikes.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Sripituksakul walks into a jab.
Sripituksakul digs a good body shot into Asai 's ribs.
Asai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
Sripituksakul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Asai throws a hook but Sripituksakul blocks it.
Sripituksakul has a takedown stuffed.
Asai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sripituksakul.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Kitty Sripituksakul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
Sripituksakul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Sripituksakul is out of range.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there #TD#
and Sripituksakul counters with a single leg into guard. Asai didn't expect that.
Sripituksakul advances to half guard.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Sripituksakul is working for a kimura but Asai is defending it quite comfortably.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Asai is having none of it.
Sripituksakul looks to land a strike but Asai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Asai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sripituksakul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom. #T3#
Asai is trying to control the position but Sripituksakul postures up.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Asai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sripituksakul.
Asai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asai throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Sripituksakul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asai 's waist but Asai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sripituksakul off to one side.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot
and Asai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sripituksakul thinking.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there #TD#
and Sripituksakul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking for submissions but instead, Asai has regained full guard.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sripituksakul is in close to Asai 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sripituksakul throws a big elbow that misses.
Sripituksakul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sripituksakul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Asai .
I think Sripituksakul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Little Kitty Sripituksakul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Yoshihiro Asai spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

Event: PANDA 66
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Time throws a quick inside leg kick.
Time throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Time swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Asai misses
and Time counters with a left to the body.
Time takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asai lands with a slapping head kick.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Time.
Asai cracks a nice hook into Time's ribs.
Asai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asai throws a low kick but Time moves out of range easily.
Time walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Time tries to clinch up.
Time moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Times jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Time.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Time.#T1#
Time fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Time avoids the body shot from Asai . #CL#
Time closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Time lands a body shot.
I was talking to Time's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Time misses with a body punch.
Time struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands.
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Time avoids it.
Asai pushes off an throws an elbow but Time leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Time on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asai working hard to break the clinch.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Time managing to block the knees to the body from Asai .
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Time.
Asai can't find room to land a body shot as Time controls the action.
Asai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Time's elbow.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Asai is trying to push Time away but Time has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Time is defending well for now.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asai .
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asai pushes Time back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Time working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Time lands a shoulder strike.
Time scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asai lands an uppercut.
Time prevents a body shot from Asai .
Time lands a shoulder strike.
Time lands a shoulder strike.
Time blocks a body shot from Asai .
Asai blocking some punches.
Time struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands. #T3#
Time lands a body shot in the clinch.
Time lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai blocking some punches.
Time throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asai s head.
Time tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Asai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asai prevents a body shot from Time.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Time avoids a wild elbow strike from Asai .
Asai lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like My Time has been cut.
Good body shot from Asai .
Time's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Time scores with a shoulder strike.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Time avoids the damage to the body.
Asai lands a nice elbow.
Time tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Time.
And Asai responds with a good body kick, but Time manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Time wants to clinch
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Asai .
Asai misses with a hook. Time ducked under it nicely.
Time fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Time throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Time misses with a leg kick
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Time takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Time on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Time misses with a body kick.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Time is just out of range.
Asai feints and then cracks Time's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Time down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on My Time's cut.
That's time! Time's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Asai misses with a straight left.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
Asai scores with a jab.
Time misses the jab.
Asai flicks out a counter leg kick but Time steps away.
Time avoids a kick to the body.
Time motions for Asai to come forward. Time throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Asai catches Time right on the button with a cross.
Time misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Asai . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asai .
Time checks a leg kick nicely.
Asai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Time pushes Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Time on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Time scores with a nice short uppercut.
Time is leaning against Asai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
Time working aggressively here.
Time working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Time.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
My Time has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Time tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Asai lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Asai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Time throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Time down. #T2#
Asai cracks Time with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick from Asai lands but Time takes it in his stride.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time drops his hands momentarily and Asai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from Asai .
Time finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Time lands a jab to the nose.
Asai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Time tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Time rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Time throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai throws a hook but Time avoids it easily.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Time's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Time scrambles back to his feet.
Time scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Time takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Time throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Time is looking to land body kicks.
Asai feints and then cracks Time's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Time down.
Asai throws a combination that misses
and Time counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Time throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Time moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Asai . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asai .
Time takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Time takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Time is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Time pushes Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
Time lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Time creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Time tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Time back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asai .
Time working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Time's elbow.
Asai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai gets through Time's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Time blocks the elbow strike.
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asai misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Time blocks a body shot from Asai .
Time lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Time avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on My Time's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Time - that will leave a mark!
Time avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Time feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Asai .
Time swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Time counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai motions for Time to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Time manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Time walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Time, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Time has closed the distance and engaged Asai in a clinch.
Time lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asai or not. #T1#
Asai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Time.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Time lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Time tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Time lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Time stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asai lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asai .
Time tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Time back against the cage.
Time prevents a body shot from Asai .
Time lands a nice uppercut.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Time scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asai tries to circle away but Time has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Asai can't find room to land a body shot as Time controls the action.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai tries to work over Time's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Time avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
My Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Time.
Nice body punch from Time.
Asai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Time tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Time takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Time doesn't manage to clinch there - Asai circles away.
Time looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Time.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Asai .
Time on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Time connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Time has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asai finds it's way round the side to connect with Time's head.
Time tries to clinch there but Asai circles away. #CL#
Time gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Time is working Asai over against the cage.
Asai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Asai fails to land.
Time scores with a shoulder strike.
Time blocks the elbow strike.
Time working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Time misses with some punches.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Time lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Time throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asai s head.
A short right from Time.
Asai scores with a shoulder strike.
Time lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Time.
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Time lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Asai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Time.
Time digs a right hand into Asai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asai 's gas tank.
Asai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asai wants to get back to striking at distance but Time won't allow it.
Asai looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Asai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Time avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Time has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Time lands a nice shot to the body.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
Asai blocking some punches.
Time tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai working aggressively here.
Time lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Time - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Time lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Time controls his hands.
Time working aggressively here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: PANDA 59
Date: Dec 13, 2020

#R1#
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daebak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Asai connects with a leg kick.
Daebak throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Asai lands.
Daebak cracks a nice hook into Asai 's ribs.
Asai slips under a jab from Daebak.
A big right from Daebak misses.
Daebak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asai has time to react.
Daebak scores with a jab to the body.
Daebak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asai 's corner calls for a 1-2. Asai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Daebak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asai , pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai digs a right hand into Daebak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daebak's gas tank.
Daebak lands with a short shot to the head.
Daebak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daebak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asai smiles and moves away.
Daebak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Daebak wants to clinch up but Asai keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Daebak misses with a body shot
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai lands a body shot.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daebak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Daebak's corner calls for a 1-2. Daebak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Daebak looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daebak lands a jab to the head.
Asai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Asai misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daebak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Daebak scores with a jab to the body.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Daebak with a nice cross.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daebak moves away.
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Daebak blocks the leg kick.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daebak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Daebak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Sloppy strikes from Daebak. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Asai misses.
Daebak with the inside leg kick.
Asai tries to land a front kick but Daebak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daebak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daebak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daebak.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai . #T3#
Asai walks into a straight right hand from Daebak.
Asai checks a low kick from Daebak.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daebak feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Daebak is looking to clinch.
Asai throws a hook but Daebak blocks it.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Daebak 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.
Daebak connects with an inside leg kick.
Daebak thumps Asai with a low kick.
Asai avoids the head kick by Daebak.
Daebak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asai misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Daebak.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Daebak's front leg but catches the back leg as Daebak tries to avoid it.
Daebak is looking to clinch.
Daebak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daebak connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Daebak misses the target.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Daebak scores with a spinning back kick!
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Daebak moves his leg out of the way.
Asai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asai tries to land a front kick but Daebak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daebak throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
Daebak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Daebak moved out of range nicely.
Daebak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asai 's head backwards.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Daebak tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daebak lands a jab to Asai 's midsection.
Daebak connects with a looping right hand.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asai slips a jab from Daebak.
Asai cracks Daebak with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Daebak 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#
Daebak swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Daebak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Daebak.
A big right from Asai misses.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daebak.
A quick step to the side and Asai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daebak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asai throws a push kick but Daebak slaps the foot to one side.
Daebak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Daebak.
Asai cracks Daebak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daebak has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daebak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Asai .
Asai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daebak throws a big shot that misses.
Asai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Daebak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daebak throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
Asai avoids the head kick by Daebak.
Asai ducks right into an uppercut from Daebak.
A low kick lands for Asai .
The fight stays on the outside here - Daebak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asai moves out of range as Daebak strikes.
Daebak throws a body shot but no joy.
Daebak throws a right hand that misses
and Asai counters with a thumping low kick.
Daebak looks to land a combination. Asai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daebak checks a leg kick.
Daebak takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Daebak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Asai .#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daebak just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Daebak is out of range.
The fighters circling - Daebak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai scores with a nice strike.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Daebak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Daebak's front leg but catches the back leg as Daebak tries to avoid it.
Daebak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai .
Daebak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Daebak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daebak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Daebak misses with a hook
and Asai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daebak's knee momentarily.
Asai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daebaks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Daebak cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Daebak there.
Daebak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daebak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Daebak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asai catches Daebak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Daebak checks a leg kick.
Daebak loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daebak misses the shot to the body.
Asai throws a big counter combination but Daebak scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asai walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daebak.#T4#
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daebak has time to react.
Daebak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daebak is looking to score with low kicks.
A quick step to the side and Asai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daebak tries to close the distance and clinch but Asai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daebak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Asai .
Asai tries a low kick but Daebak avoids it.
Daebak staying out of range there.
Daebak looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daebak.
Daebak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asai . Asai obviously looking to wear him down.
Daebak misses with a looping right.
Daebak misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daebak scores with a nice body kick.
Daebak throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Daebak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
Daebak throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Daebak loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
A jab from Daebak misses.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Daebak throws a leg kick that misses.
Daebak misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daebak.
Asai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daebak.
Daebak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daebak is out of range and Asai settles back down.
Daebak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Daebak.
Daebak throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daebak loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Asai lands a slapping body shot.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Daebak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daebak throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daebak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Daebak.
Good exchange - Asai coming out on top.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Daebak jabs at Asai 's body.
Daebak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Asai sizes up Daebak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asai throws a leg kick but Daebak moved away.
A little jabbing left from Daebak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daebak throws a lazy uppercut
and Daebak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asai avoids a kick to the body.
Daebak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daebak throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daebak swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
Daebak misses with a right hand
and Asai counters with a good, hard body kick but Daebak shrugs it off.
Daebak throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Daebak misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Asai throws the left hand but Daebak avoids the punch easily.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Daebak.
Asai ducks right into an uppercut from Daebak.
Daebak misses with an uppercut
and Asai counters with an outside leg kick.
Daebak misses with a body kick.
Daebak takes one to the chin there.
Daebak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body kick there by Asai .
Daebak throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Daebak blocks a head kick by Asai .
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai lands a jab.#CL2#
Daebak clinches with his opponent.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daebak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Daebak blocks a body shot from Asai .
Asai lands with a left to the head.
Asai lands an elbow that stopped Daebak in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Daebak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Daebak's shoulder, as Daebak tries to avoid the shot.
Daebak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daebak throws a low kick but Asai avoids it.
Asai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daebak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daebak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daebak moves away from the strike by Asai .
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Daebak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai throws a series of punches but Daebak moves out of range.
Daebak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daebak throws the kick towards the body but Asai avoids it.
Daebak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daebak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asai checks it well.
Asai blocks a jab.
Asai is looking to score with low kicks.
Daebak throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Daebak.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Asai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PANDA 51
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Sripituksakul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sripituksakul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sripituksakul's head backwards.
Sripituksakul throws a big shot that misses.
Sripituksakul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Sripituksakul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai misses with a low kick.
Sripituksakul tries to counter with a takedown but Asai is quick to defend against it.
Good leg kick by Asai .
Sripituksakul cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sripituksakul to score with a decent uppercut.
Sripituksakul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Asai misses.
A slow jab from Sripituksakul misses its intended target. #T1#
Asai scores with a sloppy right hand. Sripituksakul should have avoided that one.
Sripituksakul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asai 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 Sripituksakul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sripituksakul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sripituksakul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Sripituksakul drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asai controls the position for a moment.
Sloppy strikes there by Sripituksakul.#T2##SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying to get an arm triangle but Asai is defending well.
Asai pushes Sripituksakul away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sripituksakul gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sripituksakul wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asai , who protects the arm well.
Sripituksakul is trying to ground and pound but Asai uses the momentary lack of control by Sripituksakul to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Sripituksakul seems to be working for a kimura but Asai defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asai defends it well. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is working for a kimura but Asai is defending it quite comfortably.
Asai taking some punishment here, with Sripituksakul in his half guard.
Sripituksakul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asai defending well though.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Asai is having none of it.
Sripituksakul prevents Asai from improving his position.
Sripituksakul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sripituksakul thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Little Kitty Sripituksakul will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good shot there by Sripituksakul.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Sripituksakul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Asai 's guard.
Sripituksakul postures up in Asai 's guard and throws a big left but Asai blocks it.
Sripituksakul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sripituksakul has gone for a leg lock! Asai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sripituksakul's guard.#REVB#
Asai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sripituksakul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sripituksakul looking to control.
Asai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1##SUB#
Sripituksakul has an active guard here but Asai has managed to pass into half guard.
Sripituksakul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sripituksakul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Sripituksakul throwing strikes but missing.
Asai controlling the position.#T2#
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Asai looking for a sweep. Not yet Asai , not yet.
Sripituksakul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Asai 's head.
Sripituksakul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul throws a strike but Asai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sripituksakul is trying to control the position but Asai postures up. #T3##SUB#
Sripituksakul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asai is aware though and is defending well.
Asai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Sripituksakul working for a triangle but Asai defends it easily.
Sripituksakul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sripituksakul has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Asai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sripituksakul.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sripituksakul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Asai prevents Sripituksakul from improving his position.
Asai trying to control from half guard but Sripituksakul is working away.
Sripituksakul trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Little Kitty Sripituksakul will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sripituksakul throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sripituksakul. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Sripituksakul misses.
Sripituksakul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sripituksakul throws a big shot that misses.
Asai is looking to slow Sripituksakul down with leg kicks. #TD#
Sripituksakul shoots in and gets a takedown into Asai 's guard.
Sripituksakul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul throws a big right hand that misses.
Sripituksakul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Sripituksakul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1##SUB#
Sripituksakul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Asai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sripituksakul has Asai in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sripituksakul working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Asai has passed into half guard!
Sripituksakul is looking to improve his position.
Sripituksakul gets full guard.#T2#
Sripituksakul 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.#SUB#
Sripituksakul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Asai escapes and throws Sripituksakul's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sripituksakul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sripituksakul is looking to regain half guard here but Asai keeps moving and retains side control.
Asai content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Sripituksakul tries to bench press Asai off him but Asai keeps the position.
Sripituksakul looking for a sweep but Asai has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sripituksakul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Asai manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sripituksakul to take his back!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sripituksakul is in bad spot here.
Good control from Asai .
Sripituksakul manages to reverse the position and now he's in Asai 's guard. Nice work there by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul trying to move into half guard but instead Asai has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sripituksakul trying to keep a closed guard but Asai is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Asai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sripituksakul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asai has managed to get both his arms back between Sripituksakul's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yoshihiro Asai just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai thows a body kick. Sripituksakul tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab lands there for Asai .
Some wild striking there from Asai .
The fighters circling - Sripituksakul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sripituksakul swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Sripituksakul walks into a stiff left hand from Asai .
Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sripituksakul looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a leg kick but Sripituksakul moved away.
Asai walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Asai .
Sripituksakul lands a nice hook to Asai 's body. Asai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sripituksakul.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Sripituksakul ducks down to avoid it.
Sripituksakul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Sripituksakul moved out of range nicely.
Sripituksakul cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Sripituksakul misses.
Asai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sripituksakul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai takes one to the chin there.
Sripituksakul blocks a jab.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Sripituksakul looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.#T2#
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai swings for the body but Sripituksakul moves out of range.
Sripituksakul tries to counter with a takedown but Asai is quick to defend against it.
Asai lands a lovely overhand right.
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown but Asai shows good takedown defense.
Sripituksakul moves out of range of the body kick.
Asai lands a high kick!
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!
Asai slips a straight right by Sripituksakul.
Asai throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Sripituksakul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asai !
Sripituksakul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Sripituksakul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Asai is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Sripituksakul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asai is trying to get back to half guard.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sripituksakul working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Sripituksakul are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sripituksakul tries to move to mount but Asai blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Sripituksakul goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Asai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sripituksakul's guard! Nice work there by Asai ! #SUB#
Sripituksakul throws his legs up looking for a submission but Asai uses it to pass to side control.
Sripituksakul is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut.
Sripituksakul fails to land the takedown.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Sripituksakul saw that one coming.
A big left from Asai misses.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Asai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there #TD#
so Sripituksakul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul stopping the sweep attempt from Asai .
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sripituksakul is just out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Sripituksakul. #TD#
Sripituksakul gets the takedown into side control.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position but Asai is working away. #SUB#
Sripituksakul has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Asai is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sripituksakul yanks on the arm and Asai is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sripituksakul.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Little Kitty Sripituksakul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PANDA 39
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai lands a jab.
Asai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sripituksakul looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Sripituksakul takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Sripituksakul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asai 's guard.#SUB#
Sripituksakul has gone for a leg lock! Asai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sripituksakul's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul wants to hit a sweep here but Asai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sripituksakul there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sripituksakul regains half guard.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Asai postures up. #T1#
Sripituksakul wants to get back to full guard but Asai has mounted him!
Asai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Asai controlling the pace for now.
Sripituksakul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sripituksakul bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asai trying to control the position.
Asai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sripituksakul. #T2#
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.
Sripituksakul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sripituksakul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sripituksakul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sripituksakul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Asai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sripituksakul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asai controlling the position.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul trying to move into half guard but instead Asai has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3##SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sripituksakul has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Asai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sripituksakul is keeping the position for now.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position. #SUB#
Sripituksakul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sripituksakul looking to control. #SUB#
Sripituksakul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Asai controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Little Kitty Sripituksakul will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Asai thuds his right hand into Sripituksakul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sripituksakul scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sripituksakul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Asai connects with a leg kick.
Sripituksakul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sripituksakul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sripituksakul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sripituksakul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul punishes Asai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Sripituksakul throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai lands a leg kick that knocks Sripituksakul off balance momentarily.
Sripituksakul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai .
Sripituksakul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab. #T1#
Asai thuds his right hand into Sripituksakul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Asai pushes Sripituksakul away with a front kick.
Asai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sripituksakul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Sripituksakul moves his leg out of the way.
Sripituksakul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul is looking to wear down Asai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Kitty Sripituksakul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Sripituksakul.
Asai cracks Sripituksakul with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sripituksakul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asai pinned against the cage. Asai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai scores with a jab to the head.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Sripituksakul is out of range.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Sripituksakul connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Sripituksakul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Asai .
Sripituksakul slips under a jab from Asai .
Sripituksakul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asai sprawls and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Sripituksakul blocks the low kick.
Sripituksakul steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Sripituksakul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sripituksakul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sripituksakul throws a lazy uppercut
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sripituksakul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Sripituksakul scores with a sloppy right hand. Asai should have avoided that one.
Sripituksakul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sripituksakul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .#TD#
Sripituksakul decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sripituksakul not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sripituksakul missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sripituksakul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sripituksakul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura here.
Asai controlling the position well. #T4#
Sripituksakul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Sripituksakul seems to be looking for submissions.
Sripituksakul passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Sripituksakul jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Asai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Asai and Sripituksakul has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sripituksakul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Sripituksakul misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Asai has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sripituksakul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sripituksakul displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab by Asai .
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asai but Asai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sripituksakul swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sripituksakul missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul checks a leg kick.
Asai looks for the body kick but Sripituksakul saw that one coming.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sripituksakul cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Sripituksakul throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai ducks right into an uppercut from Sripituksakul.
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Sripituksakul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sripituksakul darts in looking for a takedown but Asai gets double underhooks and turns Sripituksakul into the cage.
Sripituksakul takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sripituksakul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sripituksakul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sripituksakul just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai lands a head shot.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sripituksakul.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Sripituksakul moves his leg out of the way.
Sripituksakul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asai sprawls and moves away.
Sripituksakul blocks a leg kick.
Asai misses with a combination #TD#
and Sripituksakul counters with a shoot takedown. Asai fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sripituksakul pushing down on Asai 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sripituksakul throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Asai to regain full guard.
Asai trying to control the position.
Asai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sripituksakul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Sripituksakul drops back, looking for a kneebar! Asai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Asai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Asai ! #REVB#
Sripituksakul struggling a bit here.#T3#
Asai just content to control the position.
Asai working away.
Sripituksakul tries to buck Asai off but Asai is having none of it.
Sripituksakul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Asai is pressing down on Sripituksakul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sripituksakul is holding on for now.
Sripituksakul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Asai 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Asai 's back!
Sripituksakul loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Asai hold on? #T4#
Asai is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Asai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sripituksakul. #SUB#
Sripituksakul working for a choke but Asai is defending well. #SUB#
Sripituksakul has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Asai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sripituksakul throws a series of strikes and Asai wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Little Kitty Sripituksakul clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Sripituksakul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Sripituksakul fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asai sprawls well initially but Sripituksakul persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Asai makes his way to full guard, as Sripituksakul worked for a kimura.
Sripituksakul throws a strike but Asai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sripituksakul working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sripituksakul working for submissions but it's allowed Asai to get to half guard.
Sripituksakul wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sripituksakul gets full guard.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Asai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Sripituksakul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Asai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Asai looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sripituksakul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asai wants to pass the guard but Sripituksakul is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sripituksakul has his foot on Asai 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asai works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Asai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sripituksakul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asai has managed to get both his arms back between Sripituksakul's legs - danger averted.
Asai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sripituksakul swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Sripituksakul working for submissions but it's allowed Asai to get to half guard.
Sripituksakul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sripituksakul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asai is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asai pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sripituksakul. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai feints and then cracks Sripituksakul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sripituksakul down.
Sripituksakul on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asai . Asai obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Sripituksakul shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sripituksakul showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying to work for a kimura but Asai is defending well. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Asai is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Sripituksakul throws a shot to the body.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai misses with the body kick#TD#
and Sripituksakul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asai desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sripituksakul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sripituksakul seems to be working for a kimura but Asai defends the submission attempt.
Asai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sripituksakul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul stops Asai from getting back to his feet.
Sripituksakul missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Sripituksakul working Asai over with strikes.
Sripituksakul wants to pass the guard but Asai is defending well. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sripituksakul landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sripituksakul is pressing down on Asai 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asai is holding on for now. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking for submissions but instead, Asai has regained full guard.
Sripituksakul with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Sripituksakul trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asai is just riding it out for now. Sripituksakul eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sripituksakul is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asai is refusing to be controlled, as Sripituksakul sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Sripituksakul seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Asai is defending against the submission attempts here by Sripituksakul.
Asai tries to kick Sripituksakul off but Sripituksakul keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sripituksakul working Asai over with strikes.
Asai is in trouble now - Sripituksakul has advanced to mount! #T4#
Sripituksakul throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sripituksakul looking to finish with strikes here!
Sripituksakul looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Sripituksakul is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Asai is surviving well by controlling Sripituksakul's body position as best he can.
Asai tries to hold on but Sripituksakul postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sripituksakul putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Sripituksakul swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Asai is now in Sripituksakul's guard. A big mistake from Sripituksakul there, giving up the dominant position!

And that's the end of the fight!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sripituksakul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: PANDA 27
Date: Oct 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Lennon instigates a clinch.
Asai lands with a right to the head.
Lennon lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lennon.
Lennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Asai - that landed with a thud.
Lennon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lennon misses with the head strike.
Asai lands a hook that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
Lennon throws a head punch that misses.
Lennon misses with a punch on the inside.
Asai pushes off an throws an elbow but Lennon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lennon blocks a body shot from Asai .
Lennon throws an elbow but it misses.
Lennon misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Lennon.
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!#BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lennon throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely.
Asai thumps Lennon with a low kick.
Lennon loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Donk. Asai catches Lennon right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Lennon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asai .
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Lennon.
Lennon lands a jab to the nose.
Asai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Lennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lennon flicks out a counter leg kick but Asai steps away.
Asai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lennon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lennon moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asai throws a head kick that Lennon semi-blocks.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lennon throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Lennon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lennon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lennon throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lennon's hands.#T2#
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lennon misses with a body shot.
Asai scores with a jab. Lennon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lennon misses with a series of wild punches.
Lennon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Asai lands.#ROC#Lennon is rocked!
Lennon tries to get into range but Asai steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Lennon! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Asai scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshihiro Asai !
A pretty intense looking Yoshihiro Asai took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: PANDA 19
Date: Sep 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time misses with an uppercut
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Time is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai thumps Time with a low kick.
Time throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Time thows a left - swing and a miss!
Time moves out of range of the body kick.
Time dodges the punch combination from Asai .
Time needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there.
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Time needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Time moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Time wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asai tests Time's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Time has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A right-left combo lands from Time.
Time fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Time throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Time throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asai looks to land a body kick but Time moved away.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Time counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Time as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Time avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Time wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Time walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asai .
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Time thuds a left hand into Asai 's body.
Asai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Time misses with a body shot.
Time has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Asai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Asai thumps Time with a low kick.
Time looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Asai .
A big right from Asai misses.
Time misses with a wild combination.
Time checks a low kick from Asai .
Asai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Asai misses with a hook.
Time blocks a head kick by Asai .
Asai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Time's head.#T3#
Time throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Time seems unphased.
Time lands a nice looking body shot.
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Time.
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Time misses with a looping left.
Asai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Time is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Time swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Time's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asai under the eye.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Asai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Time uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Time throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Time throws a big counter combination but Asai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Time takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Time waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Time lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Time misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Time misses.
Asai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Time had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Asai lands the left hand.
Time misses with a body kick.
Asai slips under a jab from Time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Time.
Time throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Time throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Time avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Time misses with a body shot
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Time misses with a looping left.
Asai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Time throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Asai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Time takes a kick to the side of the head.
Time swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Time.
Time throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Time cracks a nice hook into Asai 's ribs.
A big right from Asai misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai lands a leg kick that knocks Time off balance momentarily.
Asai scores with a punch to the head.
Time moves out of range of the body kick.
Time takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Time.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Time's sensitive parts.
Time looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Asai .
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Time checks a leg kick.
Time connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asai . Asai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Times jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Time.
Asai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asai throws a low kick, looking for Time's leg but Time calmly moves out of range.
Good exchange - Asai coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Time throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Asai connects with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Time might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Time counters with a straight right hand.
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Time chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
Time throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Asai blocks the leg kick.
Time throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Time's sensitive parts.
Time misses with a straight left.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Time was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Time misses with an attempted mid kick.
Time takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Time throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Time 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.
Asai scores with a nice right hand.
Asai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Time is rocked!
Asai lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Time is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Time throws a right hand that misses
and Asai counters with a thumping low kick.
Asai scores with a kick to the body.
Time seems to have got his legs back now.
Asai staying out of range there.
Time blocks the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asai .
Asai throws a push kick but Time slaps the foot to one side.
Time has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
A good leg kick by Asai .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asai scores with a body shot.
Time throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Time misses with a body shot.
Asai throws out a counter right but Time avoids it with no problem.
Time loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Asai . Beautiful body shot.
Asai feints and then cracks Time's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Time down.
Time throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Time throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai misses with a hook. Time ducked under it nicely.
Asai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Times jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Asai with the inside leg kick.
Asai jabs at Time's body.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Time swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Time rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Time has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Time throws an off balance right hand
and Asai counters with a right hand to the body.
Asai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Time just misses with a punch to the body.
Time throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Time 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!
Time avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Asai misses.
It looked like Time wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Asai avoids the body shot from Time.
Sloppy strikes from Time. Those never looked like landing.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab lands there for Asai .
A big right from Asai misses.
Asai avoids the head kick by Time.
Asai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Time has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Time there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai slips a jab from Time.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Time throws a series of punches but Asai moves out of range.
Asai misses with a body kick.
My Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Time has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time lands a jab-cross combination.
Time throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Time manages to avoid it.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Time lands a jab to the nose.
Asai feints and then cracks Time's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Time down.
Time looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Asai misses.
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
and Time counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Time.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Time's shoulder, as Time tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Time misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Asai .
Asai tried to score with a low kick but Time checks it.
Time keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Time throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Time slips a jab from Asai .
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Time avoids the head kick by Asai .
Time misses with a hook
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
Time misses with the combination.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
A head kick from Time lands but Asai takes it in his stride.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Time.
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!
Asai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Time uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Asai is looking to slow Time down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Time moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Time's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai lands a leg kick that knocks Time off balance momentarily.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Asai throws a good cross that connects.
Time misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
Asai pushes Time away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Asai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asai 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
A pretty intense looking Yoshihiro Asai took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: PANDA 13
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Jun counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jun.
Jun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asai walks away with a smile on his face. Jun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Jun cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick lands for Asai .
Asai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jun throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Jun tries to clinch but Asai moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jun wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Asai misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Jun counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Asai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jun ducks right into an uppercut from Asai . #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jun misses with the head strike.
Jun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Asai .
Jun misses with the head strike.
Jun blocking some punches.
Jun lands a left hand.
Jun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asai working Jun over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Jun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Asai uses from the top position.
Jun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asai is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Asai has passed into half guard! #T2#
Jun works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Jun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Asai is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jun looking to control. #SUB2#
Asai has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jun to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Asai is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jun pulls down on the head and he's put Asai to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zhang Jun!
Zhang Jun took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, SynCity Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: PANDA 8
Date: Aug 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller goes for a double leg but Asai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asai continues to drive forward.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Asai throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Asai scores with a nice body kick. #TD#
Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Asai was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Asai wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asai as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asai pinned against the cage. Asai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Asai misses with a body kick.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a leg kick.
Asai scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Asai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Asai is quick to defend against it.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asai defends well and Miller ends up having to push Asai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miller walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Asai . No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Asai .
Miller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Miller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Asai sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asai is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Asai .
Asai lands a slapping body shot.
Asai lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Miller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asai !
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller working the strikes but Asai uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been informed that Asai has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller throwing shots but Asai is blocking nicely.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Asai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miller.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
Miller throwing shots but Asai is blocking nicely.
Asai wants to control but Miller passes into side.
Miller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Miller throws a strike aimed at the side of Asai 's head but Asai avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Miller moves away from the strike by Asai .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Asai with a jab.
Miller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asai swivels and escapes.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Asai tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asai . Asai obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asai did well to prevent Miller getting side control.
Miller is keen to just control but Asai is a slippery customer.
Asai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miller.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #T1#
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Asai is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Miller has gone for a leg lock! Asai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Miller's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Miller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Asai has passed into half guard!
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Miller gets full guard.#SUB#
Miller has an active guard here but Asai has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Miller actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Miller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Miller wants to control but Asai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Miller looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Asai is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Asai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller trying to get back to full guard but Asai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Miller is desperately trying to improve his position but Asai has a good base and remains in mount.
Miller tries to hold on but Asai postures up.
Miller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Asai blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Asai misses #TD#
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Miller is trying to work for a kimura but Asai is defending well.
Ken Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Asai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asai is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is stalling here. Asai is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Miller seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Asai has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Miller being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Asai prevents Miller from improving his position.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Asai looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Asai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Miller working for submissions but it's allowed Asai to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miller is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Asai pulls his head out easily.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Asai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asai wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position. #SUB#
Miller looking for subs from the bottom but Asai mounts him!
Miller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Asai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Asai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Asai !#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asai postures up.
Ken Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Miller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Asai stacks Miller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Asai !

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Asai .
I've got Asai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Ken Miller stepped up to the mic, saying '129iq'.

Event: PANDA 4
Date: Jul 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Fortythree misses the shot to the body.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
Fortythree walks into a straight right hand from Asai .
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
A left lands for Asai .
Asai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fortythree takes a step back to recover.
Nice shot by Asai .
Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asai .
Asai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Fortythree takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Asai there.
Asai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asai lands an overhand right.
Fortythree takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Asai .
Fortythree misses with a looping right.
Fortythree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fortythree scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Fortythree is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai drops Fortythree with a huge uppercut! Fortythree drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Asai is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
A very excited looking Yoshihiro Asai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#836 Paulin v Grabber
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiang Pao works the jab nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut
and Asai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid body kick from Asai .
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Xiang Pao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Xiang Pao duly obliges.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Asai staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy head kick
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Xiang Pao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Asai scores with a spinning back kick!
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xiang Pao rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xiang Pao!
Xiang Pao throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Asai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiang Pao can pounce on him.
Asai is looking to score with low kicks.
Asai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao thumps Asai with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai misses with a low kick.#T2#
Asai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiang Pao's head.
Asai lands a front kick.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Asai walks into a straight right hand from Xiang Pao.
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Asai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asai swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Asai 's leg but Asai calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiang Pao cracks Asai with an open hand slap.
Xiang Pao looks to land a body kick but Asai moved away.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Asai looks to land a combination but Xiang Pao avoids it well.
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao cracks a nice hook into Asai 's ribs.
Xiang Pao looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.#T3#
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiang Pao motions for Asai to come forward. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xiang Pao moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Asai misses.
Asai moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Asai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
Asai blocks a jab.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xiang Pao. That did some damage!
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai is looking to chop away at Xiang Pao's legs. #T4#
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Xiang Pao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asai 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiang Pao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Xiang Pao - just one landing.
Asai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Xiang Pao finds it's way through Asai 's defenses.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai is looking to slow Xiang Pao down with leg kicks.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Asai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a body kick.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab.
And Xiang Pao counters with a quick kick to the body but Asai blocks it.
Nice body kick from Asai .
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiang Pao.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Asai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Xiang Pao ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Xiang Pao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Xiang Pao misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai lands a head kick. Xiang Pao smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao 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.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bo Xiang Pao is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Xiang Pao avoids the head kick by Asai .
Xiang Pao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice straight punches there by Xiang Pao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao scores with a nice right hand.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xiang Pao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asai can do to turn this around?
Asai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiang Pao.
Asai throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Xiang Pao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiang Pao walks into a straight right hand from Asai .
Asai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xiang Pao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Xiang Pao.
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Asai strikes.#T2#
Xiang Pao throws a chopping leg kick but Asai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiang Pao blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Asai moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Asai pushes Xiang Pao away with a front kick.
Asai blocks a leg kick.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xiang Pao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Asai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asai .
Xiang Pao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Asai throws a solid leg kick but Xiang Pao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asai .
Xiang Pao moves away from the strike by Asai .
Xiang Pao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asai under the eye.#T3#
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asai .
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Asai feints a counter leg kick.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai tries to work over Xiang Pao's front leg with a kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Asai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asai digs a good body shot into Xiang Pao's ribs.
Xiang Pao with a nice cross.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiang Pao.
Asai is looking for the big counter here.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xiang Pao lands a really nice looking cross but Asai seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asai checks a leg kick. #T4#
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xiang Pao.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.
Asai looks to land a combination. Xiang Pao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Xiang Pao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asai ducks right into an uppercut from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asai avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Asai checks it.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Xiang Pao feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Some bone on bone action there as Asai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
No joy there for Xiang Pao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Asai takes one to the chin there.
Xiang Pao throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Asai checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao lands with a good body shot.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai lands with a nice body kick.
Asai cracks Xiang Pao with an open hand slap.
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Xiang Pao.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xiang Pao cracks Asai with a good jab.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Asai feints a counter leg kick.
Asai misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Asai is looking to slow Xiang Pao down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot.
Xiang Pao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .
Asai slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Asai jabs Xiang Pao right on the nose. Xiang Pao blinks but takes it well.
Asai tries to move into range but Xiang Pao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xiang Pao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Asai throws a hook but Xiang Pao avoids it easily.
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai throws a low kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range easily. #T3#
Asai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range and Asai settles back down.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiang Pao misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asai counters with a nice leg kick.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Xiang Pao's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Asai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Xiang Pao - the referee stops the clock and Asai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Xiang Pao. Asai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao cracks Asai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai with the inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Xiang Pao throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xiang Pao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asai cracks a nice hook into Xiang Pao's ribs.
Xiang Pao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xiang Pao cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xiang Pao dodges the punch combination from Asai .
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bo Xiang Pao.
Well Xiang Pao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
A very excited looking Bo Xiang Pao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#831 Horse v Delsarte
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood works Asai 's body with a nice hook.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Underwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
As Underwood backs away, Asai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Underwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Underwood throws a body kick that misses
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Asai .
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Asai blocks the low kick.
Asai slips a straight right by Underwood.
Underwood swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Underwood throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Underwood clobbers Asai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Underwood misses.
Underwood cracks Asai with a good jab.
Underwood jabs Asai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Underwood's head.
Asai throws a low kick but Underwood moves out of range easily.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Underwood.#T1#
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai slips a jab from Underwood.
A good leg kick by Asai .
Underwood lands a jab to the head.
Underwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Underwood blocks the leg kick.
Asai connects with a body shot that sends Underwood's belly button to the back.
Asai tried to score with a low kick but Underwood checks it.
Underwood throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Underwood moves out of range of the body kick.
Asai throws a leg kick but Underwood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gage Underwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Underwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai with a nice cross.
Underwood throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side.
Asai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Underwood is out of range and Asai settles back down.
Underwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai misses with a low kick.
Underwood with a nice calf kick.
Underwood is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Underwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Underwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses.
Asai staying out of range there.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Underwood moved out of range nicely.
Asai staying out of range there.
Underwood misses the jab.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Underwood misses with a kick to the body.
Underwood throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Underwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Underwood swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Asai connects with a right hand. Underwood shakes it off.
Underwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Underwood throws a front kick aimed at Asai 's knee but Asai avoids it well.
Underwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Underwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai .
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Underwood down.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
Asai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Underwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Underwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asai throws a hook but Underwood avoids it easily.
Asai misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Underwood.
Asai slips a jab from Underwood.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Underwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Underwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Underwood tries to avoid it.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Underwood throws out the jab.
Underwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asai avoids the head kick by Underwood. #T4#
Asai walks into a straight right hand from Underwood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Underwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Underwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Underwood tests Asai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
Asai works Underwood's body with a nice hook.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Underwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asai finds it's way round the side to connect with Underwood's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Underwood misses the target.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws a low kick but Underwood moves out of range easily.
Underwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Underwood misses.
Underwood 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.
Asai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Underwood avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Underwood dominated that round.
That's time! Asai 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Underwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Underwood lands a lovely overhand right.
Underwood lands with an overhand left.
Underwood throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side.
Asai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai feints and then cracks Underwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Underwood down.
Asai cracks Underwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asai moves forwards but Underwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
Underwood missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Underwood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Underwood throws out the jab.
Gage Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Underwood swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Asai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai staying out of range there.
Underwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Underwood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Underwood throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Underwood misses with a straight right.
Underwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A cross from Underwood lands.
Underwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Underwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai blocks the body kick.
Underwood throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asai throws a low kick but Underwood moves out of range easily.
Underwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Underwood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asai - the referee stops the clock and Underwood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asai . Underwood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Underwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai wants to slow Underwood down by chopping away at his legs.
Asai 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Underwood under the eye.
Asai moves out of range as Underwood throws a body kick.
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Asai slips a jab from Underwood.
Underwood blocks the body kick.
Underwood connects with a body shot.
Asai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Underwood.
It seemed like Underwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Asai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Underwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Underwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Underwood with a hook.
A jab from Asai finds it's way through Underwood's defenses.
Donk. Asai catches Underwood right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Underwood misses with a straight left.
Jab from Underwood.
Underwood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Underwood checks a low kick from Asai .
Underwood misses with a combination
and Asai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Underwood there.
Underwood misses with a hook
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Underwood throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Underwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Underwood misses with a head kick.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
Asai lunges at Underwood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Underwood's hand.
Asai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Underwood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai blocks a jab.
Asai throws a right hand that Underwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Underwood also avoids with ease.
Underwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Underwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Underwood scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Underwood misses.
Asai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Underwood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Underwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Underwood.
Asai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Underwood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Underwood blocks a head kick by Asai .
A shot to the body from Underwood misses
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai lands with an overhand left.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Underwood feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Asai with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai lands with an overhand left.
Underwood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Underwood slips a straight right by Asai .
A jab from Underwood misses.
Underwood throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asai throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Underwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Underwood throws a low kick but Asai avoids it.
Underwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Underwood.
Underwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Underwood.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asai throws a solid leg kick but Underwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asai .
Asai throws a head kick but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Underwood.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood catches Asai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Asai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Asai looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Underwood's head back.
Asai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Underwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Underwood checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Underwood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Underwood checks a leg kick nicely.
Underwood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Underwood scoring well with a low kick there.
Underwood tests Asai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Underwood throws out the jab.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Underwood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Asai throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Underwood misses with a straight right.
Asai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Underwood swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Underwood catches Asai right on the button with a cross.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underwood.
Asai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asai takes one to the chin there.
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Underwood.
Asai throws out a leg kick but Underwood moves out of range and Asai only half commits.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai slips a straight right by Underwood.
Underwood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Underwood tries to work over Asai 's front leg with a kick but Asai checks it. #T3#
Underwood drops his hands momentarily and Asai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Asai misses.
Underwood feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
Underwood slips under a jab.
Underwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Underwood blocks a low kick nicely.
Underwood misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asai !
The fighters circle momentarily. Asai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Underwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Underwood looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Asai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Underwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Underwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asai 's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Underwood misses the target.
Underwood lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai walks into a left hand. #T4#
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai feints and then cracks Underwood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Underwood down.
Underwood throws out a leg kick but Asai moves out of range and Underwood only half commits.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Underwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Underwood. That did some damage!
Underwood misses with a body kick.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Underwood misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Underwood checks a low kick from Asai .
Decent striking displayed by Underwood there.
Asai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Underwood misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gage Underwood.
Well Underwood 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gage Underwood!
Gage Underwood was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#826 Bolleke v Paa
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Asai throws an off balance right hand
and Underwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Underwood lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Underwood coming out on top.
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Underwood.
Underwood cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Underwood steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asai . That one must have hurt.
Asai throws a body punch but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Underwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Underwood.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Underwood's shoulder, as Underwood tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Underwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Underwood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asai misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Underwood misses.
Underwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Underwood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Asai scores with a one two! Underwood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Underwood scores with a hook.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai cracks the inside of Underwood's front leg.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Underwood connects with a right hand. Asai shakes it off.
Underwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai is looking to slow Underwood down with leg kicks. #T2#
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Underwood misses with a straight right.
Asai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Underwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Underwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
A clash of legs there as Underwood blocks the low kick.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Underwood looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Underwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Underwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Underwood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Asai scores with a jab.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
Underwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Underwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Underwood misses its intended target.
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Asai lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Underwood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asai - the referee stops the clock and Underwood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asai . Underwood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Underwood lands with a cross.
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Asai throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai motions for Underwood to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asai scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Asai stuns Underwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Underwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asai looks to land a combination but Underwood avoids it well.
Asai 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.
Underwood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Asai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Underwood doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Underwood's shoulder, as Underwood tries to avoid the shot.
Asai misses with an uppercut
enabling Underwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Underwood missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Underwood looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
It looked like Asai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Underwood.
Asai connects with a body shot that sends Underwood's belly button to the back.
Asai lands a jab to the head.
Asai 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.
Underwood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Underwood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Underwood moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Underwood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai misses with a leg kick.
Underwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asai scores with a decent looking hook.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Underwood.
Underwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai . #T1#
Underwood missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Underwood looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Underwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Underwood.
Asai tried to score with a low kick but Underwood checks it.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Underwood moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Underwood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asai with a body shot.
Asai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Underwood doesn't seem bothered though.
Underwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Asai .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Underwood! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Underwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asai connects with the punch.#T2#
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Underwood.
Asai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asai throws an off balance right hand
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Underwood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asai .
Underwood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Underwood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asai on the side of the head.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
Underwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Underwood.
Underwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underwood misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
Underwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Underwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A clash of legs there as Underwood blocks the low kick.
Asai stuns Underwood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Underwood defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Underwood takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Asai as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Underwood as he checks the leg kick.
Asai misses with a body kick.
A big right from Underwood misses.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Underwood misses with an uppercut
and Asai counters with a low kick, right behind Underwood 's knee.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood slips under a jab from Asai .
Underwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Underwood's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Underwood's hands.
Underwood throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Underwood checks a leg kick.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Underwood can do to turn this around?
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Underwood throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
Asai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Underwood throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asai throws a leg kick
and Underwood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Underwood misses the jab.
Underwood has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asai .
Asai with a nice cross.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Underwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Underwood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Underwood connects with a crisp jab.
Asai cracks Underwood with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Underwood's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai tries to work over Underwood's front leg with a kick but Underwood checks it.
Asai blocks a head kick by Underwood.
Underwood checks a low kick from Asai .
Underwood throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily. #T1#
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Underwood lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Underwood misses the target.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Underwood misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai counters with a thumping low kick.
Underwood misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Asai tries a low kick but Underwood avoids it.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Underwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Underwood misses with a hook to the body
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Underwood.#T2#
Asai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Underwood will feel that in the morning.
Underwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Underwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Asai throws a series of punches but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Asai misses.
Underwood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Underwood connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Asai . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asai .
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asai lands a leg kick that knocks Underwood off balance momentarily.
Underwood swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a nice body kick.
Gage Underwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Underwood throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Underwood throws a big shot that misses.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Asai misses.
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Underwood.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Underwood seems unphased.
Asai misses with an uppercut
and Underwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Underwood looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Underwood lands with a shot to the body.
Asai swinging wildly here. #T4#
Underwood looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asai 's corner calls for a 1-2. Asai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asai lands a lovely overhand right.
Asai scores with a push kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Underwood might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asai has got the better of the exchanges.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai walks into a straight right hand from Underwood.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Asai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Underwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Underwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Underwood tries to avoid it.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#820 Saric v Grabber
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Jericho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asai . That one must have hurt.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Jericho lands.
Jericho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Jericho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jericho's knee momentarily.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Asai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jericho doesn't seem bothered though.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Jericho moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Jericho lunges at Asai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asai 's hand. #T1#
Asai throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Jericho avoided it.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jericho blocks a leg kick.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai slips a straight right by Jericho.
Asai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jericho just manages to avoid it.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Asai misses.
Asai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jericho scores with a jab.
Asai scores with a decent looking hook.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Jericho.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jericho's head backwards.#T2#
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai misses with a hook.
Jericho scores with a jab to the head.
Asai defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Asai slips a straight right by Jericho.
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jericho misses the jab.
Asai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jericho lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Jericho scores with the left hand. Asai knows he should have avoided that one.
Jericho swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Jericho checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Jericho moves out of range easily.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jericho! But no joy.
Jericho lands a lovely overhand right.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho lands with a nice body punch.
Jericho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jericho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Jericho's front leg but catches the back leg as Jericho tries to avoid it.
Jericho connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Jericho.
Asai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jericho takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Asai blocks a jab.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Asai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jericho's calf.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Asai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asai misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Asai slips a jab from Jericho.
Asai is looking for a counter combo.
Jericho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asai 's head.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Jericho lands a nice looking body shot.
Asai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asai slips a jab from Jericho.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jericho lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho slips under a jab.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Maxim Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jericho thinking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jericho in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice cross by Asai .
Asai lands the left hand.#T1#
Jericho works Asai 's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Asai misses.
It seemed like Jericho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jericho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho throws a series of punches but Asai moves out of range.
Asai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai is looking to slow Jericho down with leg kicks.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai jabs Jericho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asai lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Jericho finds it's target.
Jericho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asai .#T2#
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asai lands a body shot.
Asai thumps Jericho with a low kick.
Jericho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asai lands a head shot.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho lands a really nice looking cross but Asai seems unphased.
Asai defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Asai lands.
Asai throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Asai defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Jericho jabs Asai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asai throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Asai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Jericho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good work by Jericho as he checks the leg kick.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
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!
Jericho lands with a right hand.
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jericho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range. #T4#
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jericho thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
It looked like Asai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jericho.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Asai jabs at Jericho's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Asai connects with a high kick.
Jericho checks a low kick from Asai .
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Jericho.
Jericho scores with a hook.
Asai jabs Jericho right on the nose. Jericho blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
A bone on bone clash there as Jericho blocks the leg kick.
Jericho raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Asai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho avoids the head kick by Asai .
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Asai looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
Asai ducks right into an uppercut from Jericho.
Asai swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Jericho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jericho digs a good hook to Asai 's body.
Jericho defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Jericho stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jericho throws a fast counter high kick but Asai manages to duck under it in time.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jericho.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Jericho scores with a punch to the head.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jericho lands a right hook to the body.
Asai throws a leg kick but Jericho checks it.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jericho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Jericho lands a body shot. #T3#
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho connects with the punch.
Jericho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jericho swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jericho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
Jericho lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai throws a wild body kick that Jericho sees coming a mile off.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .#T4#
Asai defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Asai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho lands a jab to the nose.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jericho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Jericho.
A jab from Asai misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho clobbers Asai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Jericho.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Asai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jericho takes a step back to recover.
Jericho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A cross from Jericho lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Jericho.
Well Jericho 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RS 1
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asai sets himself, and Axius steps forward looking for the clinch! Asai avoids it this time.
Axius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Axius darts in and clinches Asai up against the cage.
Asai tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai tries to work over Axius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai lands an elbow just above Axius 's eye.
Asai scores with a shot to the side of Axius's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
A shot in the inside from Asai .
Asai tries a body shot but Axius blocks it. #BC#
Asai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axius blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Axius wants to counter with a clinch but Asai pushes him away.
Axius throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
Axius lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axius connects with a body shot.
Asai swats away the attempt to clinch by Axius.#T1##CL2#
Axius has Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Axius.
Axius tries to pull guard but Asai won't allow it.
Axius blocks an elbow strike.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius tries to pull guard but Asai won't allow it.
Axius jumps guard but Asai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gemellus Axius.
Nice elbow from Asai . #TD2#
Axius gets control of Asai 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Axius will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Axius has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Asai should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Axius has tightened it up now! Asai should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gemellus Axius!
After winning the bout, Gemellus Axius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
A combination from Partio does no damage.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio thuds a left hand into Asai 's body.
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Asai misses.
Partio lunges at Asai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asai 's hand.
Asai throws a right and a left that Partio avoids nicely.
Asai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Partio with a jab.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Partio.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Partio.
Vika Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Partio lands with a nice body kick.
Asai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Partio misses with a looping right.#T1#
Asai feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio is looking to score with low kicks.
Asai tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Partio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asai takes one to the chin there.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Partio has time to react.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asai - that will leave a mark!
Partio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Partio blocks the body kick.
Asai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Partio blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Asai feints and then cracks Partio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Partio down. #T2#
Asai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Asai moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Partio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Partio swinging wildly here.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat.
Partio tries to score with a low kick but Asai moves his leg out of the way.
Partio misses with a wild combination.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Partio has time to react.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid body kick from Partio.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Asai tries to work over Partio's front leg with a kick but Partio checks it.
A little jabbing left from Partio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Asai scores with a shot to the body.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Partio swinging wildly here.
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
A big left from Asai misses.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partio, as that shot connected.
Asai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Partio does no damage.
Asai delivers a nice body kick.
Partio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asai to score with a decent uppercut.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai . #T4#
Partio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Asai clobbers Partio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Partio connects with an inside leg kick.
Asai slips a jab from Partio.
Asai scores with a hook.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Partio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Partio takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vika Partio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai lunges at Partio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Partio's hand.
Partio walks into a stiff left hand from Asai .
Asai moves away from the strike by Partio.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Partio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Partio avoids it.
As Asai backs off Partio throws a huge counter combo but Asai manages to avoid it all.
Partio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Partio blocks a leg kick.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Partio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio avoids the head kick by Asai .
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Partio misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Asai .
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vika Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio lands with a right hand.
Asai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asai takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio walks into a straight right hand from Asai .
The fighters circle momentarily. Partio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Partio sizes up Asai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Partio lands a slapping body shot.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Partio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Asai .
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Partio defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Partio's front leg but catches the back leg as Partio tries to avoid it.
Partio lands an overhand right.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asai lands a high kick!
Partio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Partio checks a leg kick.
Asai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Asai throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Asai .
Partio takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Partio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai lands the left hand.
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Partio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Partio throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partio.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Asai 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partio under the eye.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Partio moves his leg out of the way.
Partio throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asai 's hands.
Partio blocks a jab.#T4#
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai lands a lovely overhand right.
Partio delivers a nice body kick.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Partio moved out of range nicely.
Asai throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Asai only half commits.
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Partio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Partio avoids it.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab by Partio.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vika Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Partio throws out a leg kick but Asai moves out of range and Partio only half commits.
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick from Partio.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partio is able to avoid easily.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Partio down.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Asai needs to keep his hands up - Partio had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Asai .
Asai throws a leg kick but Partio checks it.
Partio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Partio misses with a lunging right hand
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Partio misses with a wild combination.
Asai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Partio just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Asai misses with a right hand
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Partio.
Asai with a hook.
Partio throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Partio checks a leg kick.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Partio.
A counter left hand to the body from Asai misses its target.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Partio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Partio throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai moves away from the strike by Partio.
Asai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Partio.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Partio throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai lands a slapping body shot.
Partio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asai !
Partio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Partio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asai on the side of the head.
Asai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Vika Partio has been cut.#T3#
A head kick misses from Asai .
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Asai tests Partio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio misses with a leg kick.
Asai throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Asai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asai walks into a jab.
A jab from Asai misses.
Partio moves away from the strike by Asai .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Partio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Jab, jab by Partio - just one landing.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
Good work by Asai as he checks the leg kick.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Asai looks to throw a body kick
and Partio counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
Asai throws a series of punches but Partio moves out of range.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asai misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai slips a straight right by Partio.
Asai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asai lands a nice hook to Partio's body. Partio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Partio throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vika Partio.
Well Partio 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vika Partio!
After the fight, Vika Partio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 687.55
Date: Dec 20, 2019

#R1#
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Noriega throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been informed that Noriega has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Decent striking displayed by Asai there.
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Noriega's hands.
Asai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asai .
Noriega scoring well with a low kick there.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
Noriega moves into the clinch.
Noriega blocking some punches.
Noriega tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Asai .
Asai lands a body shot.
Noriega working aggressively here.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noriega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noriega prevents Asai from breaking the clinch.
Asai lands a body shot. #T1##BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai lands with a slapping head kick.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Asai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asai throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Noriega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asai , pushing him back against the ropes.
Asai blocking some punches. #BC#
Asai breaks from the clinch.
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Asai moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega tries to clinch up.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Noriega misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Asai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Asai cracks the inside of Noriega's front leg.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asai 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.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noriega wants to counter the offense by Asai and move into the clinch position.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Asai .
Asai lands an overhand right.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Noriega throws a nice looking combination but Asai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Asai tries to move into range but Noriega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Noriega thumps Asai with a low kick.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Noriega tries to score with a low kick but Asai moves his leg out of the way.
Noriega slips a jab from Asai .
Noriega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Noriega.#T3#
Noriega throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
Asai misses with a straight right.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Asai throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Noriega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Noriega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Noriega really felt that one!
Asai throws out a leg kick but Noriega moves out of range and Asai only half commits.
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Asai does it's job there.
Asai checks a leg kick.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega fakes the leg kick and cracks Asai in the body.
Asai blocks a jab.
Asai blocks the body kick.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Noriega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Asai .#T4#
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asai is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Noriega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Noriega lands with a cross.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A bone on bone clash there as Asai blocks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Noriega.
Noriega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asai throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noriega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Noriega sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Asai takes one to the side of the head.
Noriega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Noriega throws out a leg kick but Asai moves out of range and Noriega only half commits.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Asai .
A big right from Noriega misses.
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Noriega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Asai .
Noriega buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asai throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks. #T1##CL2#
Noriega forces Asai back against the ropes and clinches.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noriega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noriega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Noriega rushes Asai and presses him up against the ropes.
Noriega lands with a short shot to the head.
Asai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noriega prevents Asai from breaking the clinch.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Asai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Asai settles back down.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noriega throws a lazy head kick
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.#T2#
Asai slips a straight right by Noriega.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Noriega looks to clinch
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Asai misses its target.
Noriega's corner calls for a 1-2. Noriega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asai throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Noriega throws a series of strikes that have Asai backpedaling.
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noriega's calf.
Asai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Asai misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega shapes to counter with a head kick.
Asai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asai throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.#T3#
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Asai lands with a nice body punch.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Asai jabs Noriega right on the nose. Noriega blinks but takes it well.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega slips a jab from Asai .
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Noriega tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Asai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
A punch lands to the side of Noriega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega cracks Asai with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Asai digs a good body shot into Noriega's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Noriega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Asai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Asai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Noriega.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Noriega walks into a left hand.
Noriega tries to clinch but Asai is having none of it.
A left lands for Asai .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asai blocks a jab.#CL2#
Noriega rushes Asai and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Noriega scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai throws a front kick that sends Noriega stumbling back into the ropes.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Noriega walks into a left hand.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asai 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 Noriega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noriega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noriega cracks the inside of Asai 's front leg.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai motions for Noriega to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Asai
and Noriega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asai scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega slips a jab from Asai .
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai staying out of range there.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Noriega scores with a jab.
Asai moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Noriega.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Asai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Noriega. That did some damage!
Asai throws a right and a left that Noriega avoids nicely.
Asai cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Asai tries to land a front kick but Noriega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asai avoids the body shot from Noriega.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Noriega as he connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Noriega.
Asai slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Noriega lands a right hook to the body.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai looks for the body kick but Noriega saw that one coming. #T3#
Noriega takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Noriega needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there.
Noriega wants to clinch up but Asai keeps it at a distance.
Asai lands a high kick!
Asai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Good work by Asai as he checks the leg kick.
Asai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some bone on bone action there as Noriega checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Noriega throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai avoids the body shot from Noriega.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Noriega moved out of range nicely.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Noriega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Noriega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Noriega. Noriega obviously looking to wear him down.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noriega has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Noriega slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Asai dips to his left and cracks Noriega with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshihiro Asai .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asai , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: XF 45 THE END
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gniewek throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
Gniewek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gniewek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Gniewek finds it's target.
Gniewek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Gniewek thows a leg kick but Asai checks it
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Gniewek is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Asai lands a nice looking body shot.
Gniewek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gniewek, right into the meat.
Asai 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.
Asai thumps Gniewek with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Asai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gniewek looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range. #T1#
Asai takes one to the side of the head.
Gniewek misses with the combination.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Gniewek throws a big counter head kick but Asai avoids it with no problem.
Gniewek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Gniewek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai slips a jab from Gniewek.
Gniewek tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Asai as he checks the leg kick.
Gniewek attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gniewek cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gniewek feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Gniewek blocks a jab.#T2#
Asai throws a hook to the side of Gniewek's head but Gniewek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gniewek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gniewek scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Gniewek misses.
Asai blocks a low kick nicely.
Gniewek is looking to slow Asai down with leg kicks.
Gniewek throws a leg kick
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gniewek misses with a leg kick.
Asai misses with a hook.
Asai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gniewek can pounce on him.
Gniewek throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
Gniewek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Gniewek was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gniewek misses with a low kick.
Asai thumps Gniewek with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Asai . #T3#
Asai 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gniewek under the eye.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Gniewek is out of range.
Gniewek was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asai 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 Gniewek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gniewek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gniewek lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Gniewek tests Asai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asai blocks a low kick nicely.
Gniewek misses with an uppercut.
Asai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai throws a hook but Gniewek blocks it.
Gniewek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A swing and a miss from Gniewek.
A bone on bone clash there as Gniewek blocks the leg kick.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asai throws a jab when Gniewek was well out of range.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Gniewek moves away and avoids it.
Gniewek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Asai scores with a punch to the head.
Asai misses with a shot to the body
and Gniewek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gniewek is looking to chop away at Asai 's legs.
A shot to the body from Asai misses
and Gniewek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gniewek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asai lands a head kick. Gniewek smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice defenses there by Gniewek.
Asai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asai blocks a leg kick.
Asai looks to land a body kick but Gniewek moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gniewek! But no joy.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gniewek.
Gniewek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gniewek throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gniewek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Gniewek gets a clinch.
A short left from Asai .
Asai tries a body shot but Gniewek blocks it.
Gniewek misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gniewek's brow.
Asai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gniewek trying to land knees to the body.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Gniewek controls his hands.
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Gniewek avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
Asai gets through Gniewek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gniewek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asai blocks it with crossed arms.
Asai tries a body shot but Gniewek blocks it.
Gniewek misses with a knee strike.
Asai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai managing to block the knees to the body from Gniewek.
Gniewek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gniewek is defending well for now.
Asai tries to work over Gniewek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Asai cracks Gniewek with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Gniewek breaks the clinch. #T1#
Gniewek walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asai .
Gniewek throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Gniewek looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gniewek.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Asai throws a head kick but Gniewek moves out of range.
Asai lands with a nice body kick.
Asai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gniewek misses with a leg kick.
Gniewek walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asai .
A big right from Asai misses.
A big left from Asai misses.
Asai is looking to score with low kicks.
Gniewek takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gniewek throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Gniewek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gniewek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asai 's head backwards.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gniewek.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gniewek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gniewek blocks a head kick by Asai .
A head kick misses from Gniewek.
Asai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gniewek to score with a decent uppercut.
Asai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gniewek counters with a right hand to the body.
Asai checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Gniewek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gniewek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Gniewek.
Gniewek throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Gniewek's head but Gniewek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Asai lands with a kick to the temple. Gniewek shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
The fight stays on the outside here - Gniewek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Gniewek.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
Asai misses with a head kick.
Asai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gniewek.
Gniewek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gniewek ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Gniewek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Gniewek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Gniewek just misses with a punch to the body.
Gniewek scores with the left hand. Asai knows he should have avoided that one.
Asai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gniewek can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gniewek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asai finds it's way round the side to connect with Gniewek's head.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Asai .
Asai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gniewek throws a big shot that misses.
Gniewek scores with a sloppy right hand. Asai should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Gniewek checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gniewek lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
A good leg kick by Gniewek.
Gniewek tries to clinch up.
Asai misses with a hook
and Gniewek counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai throws a leg kick
enabling Gniewek to counter with a crisp jab.
Gniewek on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gniewek misses with a hook.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Gniewek is just out of range.
Gniewek tries a quick counter leg kick but Asai is wise to it.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there
and Gniewek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asai scores with a spinning back kick!
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gniewek manages to avoid it.
Asai throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Gniewek ducks down to avoid it.
Asai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asai throws a right and a left that Gniewek avoids nicely. #T1#
Gniewek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gniewek's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Gniewek misses the target.
Gniewek checks a leg kick.
A jab from Asai misses.
Gniewek tries to counter with a clinch but Asai shakes him off and moves away.
Gniewek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gniewek misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asai 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 Gniewek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gniewek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gniewek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gniewek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gniewek. That's going to slow Asai down.
Gniewek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Gniewek throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Gniewek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gniewek's sensitive parts.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai moves forwards but Gniewek connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asai moves out of range as Gniewek throws a body kick.
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!
Asai looks to throw the jab but Gniewek is out of range.
Gniewek moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .
Asai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gniewek.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gniewek slips a jab from Asai .
A little jabbing left from Gniewek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gniewek lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Gniewek is looking to score with low kicks.
Gniewek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gniewek takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Asai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gniewek's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gniewek, right into the meat.
Gniewek throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gniewek walks into a left hand.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gniewek blocks a head kick by Asai .
Asai misses with a hook. Gniewek ducked under it nicely.
Gniewek scoring well with a low kick there.
Gniewek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gniewek blocks a jab.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Gniewek is looking to slow Asai down with leg kicks.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gniewek.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gniewek! But no joy.
Asai misses with a low kick as Gniewek jumps back.
Gniewek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Gniewek.
Asai connects with a body shot.
Gniewek has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asai .
Gniewek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gniewek.
Gniewek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gniewek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gniewek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asai checks it well.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Gniewek misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Gniewek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Asai throws a hook but Gniewek blocks it.
Gniewek blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Yoshihiro Asai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gniewek, right into the meat. #CL2#
Gniewek moves into the clinch.
Gniewek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asai avoids it.
Gniewek trying to land knees to the body.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Asai tries a body shot but Gniewek blocks it.
Asai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gniewek blocks it with crossed arms.
Asai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gniewek looking to throw knees to the head but Asai is blocking nicely.
Asai lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gniewek tries to land knees in the clinch but Asai avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Asai .
Gniewek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gniewek.
Asai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asai pushes Gniewek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gniewek.
Asai pushes off an throws an elbow but Gniewek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Asai throws a head punch that misses.
Asai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gniewek.
Gniewek blocks an elbow strike from Asai .
Asai lands a shoulder strike.
Gniewek lands with a left to the head.
Gniewek working aggressively here.
Gniewek misses with a knee to the head.
Asai scores with a hook to the body.
Gniewek is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai is leaning against Gniewek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asai . #BC#
Asai manages to break the clinch.
Gniewek stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .#T2#
Gniewek moves out of range of the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gniewek checks a leg kick.
Asai scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gniewek slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gniewek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asai throws a hook but Gniewek blocks it.
Asai throws a good cross that connects.
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asai defending well as Gniewek loads up on a big left hand.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Gniewek avoids it.
Gniewek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asai scores with a nice strike.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Gniewek feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Gniewek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gniewek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gniewek thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gniewek motions for Asai to come forward. Gniewek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gniewek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asai in his tracks.
An inside leg kick from Asai misses.
Asai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gniewek looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Gniewek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asai throws a low kick but Gniewek moves out of range easily.
Gniewek throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Gniewek throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Gniewek scores with a nice right hand.
Gniewek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gniewek wants to clinch.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gniewek.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gniewek counters with a straight right hand.
A clash of legs there as Gniewek blocks the low kick.
Asai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gniewek misses with a straight right.
Gniewek avoids the body shot from Asai .
Gniewek wants to counter the offense by Asai and move into the clinch position.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Gniewek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gniewek's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai had his way with Julian Gniewek in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Asai lands with an overhand left.
Gniewek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gniewek 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 Asai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gniewek is looking to score with low kicks.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Gniewek counters with a one-two to the body.
Gniewek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gniewek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gniewek's knee momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
A bone on bone clash there as Asai blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gniewek throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Gniewek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Gniewek throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gniewek on the side of the head.
Asai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Asai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gniewek counters with a solid body kick.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gniewek.
Nice body punch from Gniewek.
Gniewek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Gniewek.
Gniewek throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
Asai misses with a hook.
Gniewek appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gniewek connects with a leg kick. Asai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gniewek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai checks a low kick from Gniewek.
Asai throws a body punch but Gniewek moves out of range. #T2#
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gniewek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Asai 's knee momentarily.
Gniewek misses with a combination
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gniewek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Julian Gniewek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Gniewek only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Asai lands with a straight right. Gniewek didn't see that one coming.
A head kick by Asai misses
and Gniewek counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gniewek scores with a shot to the body.
Gniewek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gniewek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
Nice jab there from Asai . #T3#
Asai scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asai .
Gniewek connects with an inside leg kick.
Gniewek lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gniewek.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
Gniewek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gniewek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai checks a low kick from Gniewek.
Asai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Gniewek
and Asai counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai staying out of range there.
Gniewek tries a head kick but it misses.
Gniewek is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Gniewek.#T4#
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asai jabs at Gniewek's body.
Asai lands an overhand right.
Gniewek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gniewek throws a low kick, looking for Asai 's leg but Asai calmly moves out of range.
Gniewek avoids the body shot from Asai .
A nice inside leg kick there by Gniewek. That's going to slow Asai down.
Gniewek throws an off balance right hand
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Gniewek moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gniewek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai tries a low kick but Gniewek avoids it.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Gniewek connects with an inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai retains his featherweight title!

Event: XF Brawl 5
Date: Oct 29, 2019

#R1#
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diame Jr - that will leave a mark!
Diame Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diame Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Diame Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Asai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai trying to keep a closed guard but Diame Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Diame Jr pushing down on Asai 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Diame Jr seems content to control.#SUB2#
Diame Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Asai defends the submission attempt.
Asai wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Diame Jr passes to full mount!
Diame Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diame Jr trying to control but Asai is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diame Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Asai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Asai and Diame Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
Diame Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Asai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Diame Jr tries for a kimura but Asai is defending well.
Diame Jr taking a breather here. #T3#
Asai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diame Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Diame Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asai prevents Diame Jr from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Diame Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Asai prevents Diame Jr from improving position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diame Jr trying to control the action but Asai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diame Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diame Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diame Jr taking a break here but Asai is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Diame Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Asai sprawls well. He's pushed Diame Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asai connects with a jab.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diame Jr with a poor takedown
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Diame Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asai to the ground. Diame Jr is now in Asai 's guard.
Asai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Asai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diame Jr is controlling him.
Diame Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diame Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Asai is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asai can't keep his opponent in guard - Diame Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Asai is trying to control but Diame Jr manages to pass to mount!
Asai tries to lock up and control but Diame Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diame Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Asai is looking to escape.
Asai wants to hold on but Diame Jr pushes him away.#SUB2#
Diame Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Asai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Asai shrugs it off. #T2##SUB2#
Diame Jr working for a submission but Asai is keeping him at bay.
Diame Jr wants to control the pace but Asai is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Diame Jr looking for a guillotine from mount but Asai is having none of it.
Diame Jr content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Diame Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Asai defends it well. #SUB2#
Diame Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Asai is on top in guard. #T3#
Diame Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asai wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diame Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Diame Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asai 's guard. #REVB#
Diame Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Asai is trying to hold Diame Jr in close to prevent damage but Diame Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Diame Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diame Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dumba Diame Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Diame Jr has his takedown stuffed
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Diame Jr fails with the takedown.
Asai connects with a nice looking jab.
Diame Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diame Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Asai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Diame Jr is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
Diame Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
We've been told by Asai 's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from Asai .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asai .
Diame Jr throws a head kick that Asai semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diame Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumba Diame Jr.
Asai throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai throws an overhand right that drops Diame Jr like a sack of potatoes! Asai dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai retains his featherweight title!

Event: XF 38
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Asai moves out of range as Judah strikes.
Asai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Judah is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
It appears Judah was looking to counter with a kick there.
Judah attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been told by Judah's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Judah cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah blocks a leg kick.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Judah. Judah obviously looking to wear him down.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judah. That did some damage!
Judah avoids the body shot from Asai .
Asai blocks a leg kick.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Asai throws a head kick but Judah moves out of range.
Judah punishes Asai 's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Asai lands with a hook. Judah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Judah throws an off balance right hand
and Asai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Judah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Judah misses the body punch
and Asai counters with a good low kick that Judah was not able to check.
Judah throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Judah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Judah scores with a kick to the body.
Asai avoids the head kick by Judah.
Asai cracks Judah with an open hand slap.
Asai looks for the body kick but Judah saw that one coming.
Judah throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai throws a nice head kick!
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judah.#T2#
Judah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Judah misses with a leg kick.
Judah throws a leg kick that misses.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Judah throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asai counters with an inside leg kick.
Judah lands with a thumping leg kick.
Judah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judah moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Judah misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Judah's front leg but catches the back leg as Judah tries to avoid it.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
A big left from Asai misses.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Judah saw that one coming.#T3#
Asai misses with a leg kick
and Judah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai misses with a hook
and Judah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Judah throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Judah.
Asai cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.
Asai thows a body kick. Judah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Asai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Judah counters with a one-two to the body.
Asai takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Asai swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Judah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Judah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Judah throws a big right hand that misses.
Judah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Judah stands and steps away. Asai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Judah misses the target.
Judah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Judah is out of range.
Asai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judah's sensitive parts.
Judah throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Judah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asai is able to avoid easily.
Asai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from Asai .
Judah throws a head kick that misses
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Judah tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Judah 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 Asai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Judah throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elijah Judah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Judah throws a leg kick but Asai checks it.
Judah scores with a hook to the body. Asai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Judah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elijah Judah is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Judah misses.
Asai scores with a push kick.
Judah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Judah misses with a looping right.
Asai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Judahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Judah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A low kick from Judah is predictable there
and Asai counters with a low kick, right behind Judah 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Judah moves out of range easily.
Asai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Judah slips a jab from Asai .
A shot to the body from Judah misses
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Judah blocks a jab.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Asai is looking to slow Judah down with leg kicks.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah. #TD#
Judah looking to score a takedown here. Asai is defending well but Judah drives through and ends up in Asai 's guard.#ES2#
Asai scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Judah walks into a left hand.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asai throws a head kick but Judah moves out of range.
Judah thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Judah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Judah throws a leg kick that misses.
Judah sizes up Asai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Asai backs away, Judah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Asai cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.
That kick from Judah tenderised Asai 's leg. Asai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Judah misses with a wild combination.
Asai throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Judah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good work by Asai as he checks the leg kick.
Judah lands with a nice body punch.
Judah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah connects with a solid leg kick.
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judah works the jab nicely.
Judah lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asai circles away from the clinch attempt.
A good leg kick by Judah.
Judah lands a really nice looking cross but Asai seems unphased.
Judah slips a jab from Asai .
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Judah scores with a body shot. #T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Judah seems unphased.
Judah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asai 's head backwards.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Asai lands the left hand.
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Judah lands with a right hand.
Judah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asai checks it well.
Judah throws an off balance right hand
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Judah looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Judah can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Judah 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 Asai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asai dodges the punch combination from Judah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elijah Judah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
That's time! Judah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Judah. That's going to slow Asai down.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judah throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Judah tests Asai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Judah moves away from the strike by Asai .
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Judah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judah. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Judah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Judah connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Judah misses.
Asai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Judah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Asai blocks a jab.
Asai throws a push kick but Judah slaps the foot to one side.
Judah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai slips under a jab from Judah.
Asai lands a nice hook to Judah's body. Judah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Judah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Judah misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Judah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Judah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Judah throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
Judah takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Judah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Judah tenderised Asai 's leg. Asai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Judah misses with the body kick
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah lands a head shot.
Judah throws a head kick that misses.
Judah misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai blocks a jab.
Asai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Judah counters with an inside leg kick.
Judah tries to clinch there but Asai circles away.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Judah is looking to counter with a body kick.
A head kick from Asai lands but Judah takes it in his stride.
Asai throws a leg kick
letting Judah counter with a right hand.
Judah throws a big shot that misses.
Asai throws out a counter right but Judah avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Judah misses.
Asai throws out a counter right but Judah avoids it with no problem.
Judah throws a body kick that misses.
Asai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch but Asai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Judah.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judah, right into the meat.
Asai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judah avoids the body shot from Asai .
Judah takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Judah closes the distance and clinches.
Asai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Judah is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Asai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Judah's elbow. #T4#
Judah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
Judah has hold of one of Asai 's legs. Asai is fighting the takedown attempt but Judah gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Asai manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Judah avoids it.
Asai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Judah misses with some punches.
Judah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah digs a right hand into Asai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asai 's gas tank.
Asai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yoshihiro Asai just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Judah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judah connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai tries to land a body kick
and Judah counters with a thumping low kick.
Asai blocks a head kick by Judah.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judah.
Judah walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Judah throws a right hand that misses
and Judah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Judah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai .
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai staying out of range there.
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asai has time to react.#T1#
Judah throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Asai .
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judah.
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah looks to land a combination but Asai avoids it well.
Judah tries to score with a low kick but Asai moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Judah.
Judah throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Judah takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Judah takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Judah staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Judah misses its target.
Asai slips under a jab from Judah.
Judah is looking to score with low kicks.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Judah moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Judah tries a low kick but Asai avoids it.
Asai misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Asai .
A cross from Asai lands.
Judah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Asai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Judah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asai . That did some damage!
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judah misses with a body kick.
Judah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Judah throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Judah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Asai throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Judah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Judah connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Judah walks into a stiff left hand from Asai .
Judah moves in looking to clinch but Asai pushes him off.
A jab from Judah does it's job there.
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
A countering left hand to the body from Asai misses.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Judah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Judah connects with the punch.#T4#
Good leg kick by Asai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Judah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Judah doesn't manage to clinch there - Asai circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah checks a leg kick nicely.
Judah throws a quick counter head kick but Asai was just out of range.
Asai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Judah will feel that in the morning.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Judah slips under a jab.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judah connects with an inside leg kick.
Judah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Judah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Elijah Judah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Judah closes the distance but Asai moves to the side
and Asai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Judah's knee momentarily.
Judah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Judah feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Judah throws a quick inside leg kick.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Judah throws the kick towards the body but Asai avoids it.
Nice shot by Asai .
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Judah walks into a straight right hand from Asai .
Asai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Judah misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Asai moves away from the strike by Judah.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Judah.
Asai throws out a counter right but Judah avoids it with no problem.
Judah throws a low kick but Asai moves out of range easily.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
Asai is looking to chop away at Judah's legs.
Asai swinging wildly here.
As Asai looks to move away, Judah throws a big counter combo but Asai just gets out of the way.
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Judah counters with a straight right hand.
Judah misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Asai .
Asai clobbers Judah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A solid body kick from Asai .
A clash of legs there as Asai blocks the low kick.
Asai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Asai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Asai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Judah takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Judah went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Asai cracks the inside of Judah's front leg.
Asai avoids the body shot from Judah.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Judah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Nice uppercut there from Asai .
Judah lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Judah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asai checks it well. #T3#
Judah lands a nice shot that snaps Asai 's head back.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Judah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Judah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Judah scores with a head kick.
A jab from Asai does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Judah throws a leg kick
and Asai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Asai digs a good hook to Judah's body.
Judah moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Judah moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Judah.
An inside leg kick lands from Judah.
Judah looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elijah Judah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Judah throws a leg kick but Asai checks it.
A nice side step and Asai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Asai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Judah doesn't seem phased though.
Judah misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Judah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Judah misses.
That kick from Asai tenderised Judah's leg. Judah is trying to keep his angry face on.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai is the new featherweight champion!

Event: XF 36
Date: Oct 03, 2019

#R1#
Sands misses with a wild body shot.
Sands fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sands moves out of range of the body kick from Asai .
Sands looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.
Sands misses with a takedown attempt
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Sands misses with a shot to the body
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Sands.
Sands lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Asai scores with a jab.
Asai cracks Sands with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Sands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Asai lands a high kick!
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sands's hands.
Good shot there by Sands.
Nice cross by Asai .
Sands looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Asai lands a jab to Sands's midsection.
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sands.
Sands is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#
Sands is rocked!
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands misses with a wild body shot.
Sands is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands has a takedown stuffed.
and Asai counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sands! He's just covering up as Asai starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

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

Event: XF 26
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Dennis throws a body kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asai .
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dennis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Asai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dennis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dennis manages to circle out of the way.
Dennis tries to bum rush Asai with a series of wild strikes but Asai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dennis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Dennis darts in and clinches Asai up against the cage.#TD#
Asai pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Dennis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Asai , up you get! #CL2#
Dennis rushes Asai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Asai jumps guard but Dennis stands there with Asai around his waist. Asai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asai blocks a body shot from Dennis. #T1#
Dennis is trying to push Asai away but Asai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai moves forwards but Dennis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck for Asai with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Asai . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Asai clinches with his opponent.
Dennis is trying to break the clinch but Asai is controlling him.
Asai is trying to pull guard but Dennis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Asai is trying to pull guard but Dennis has him pressed against the cage.
Asai tries to score a body lock takedown but Dennis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dennis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Asai gets caught napping as Dennis dives in and scores a takedown. Asai manages to retain guard.#T2##SU2#
Dennis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dennis swinging wildly here.
Dennis throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease.
As Dennis tries to get set, Asai tries to push him back and clinch up but Dennis manages to avoid the attempt.
Holt Dennis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Asai moves into the clinch.
Dennis tries a knee to the head but Asai blocks it. #BC2#
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dennis stalks Asai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asai 's face. Asai staggers backwards, shaken.
Asai misses with a takedown attempt - Dennis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dennis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dennis avoids the head kick by Asai .
Asai throws a series of punches but Dennis moves out of range. #T3##TD#
Asai closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dennis quickly recovers to half guard.
Asai stops Dennis from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Asai seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Asai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dennis sees it coming and defends easily.
Dennis wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##ES2#
Dennis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Asai keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dennis is trying to push Asai away but Asai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dennis is trying to break the clinch but Asai has him pressed against the cage.
Asai looking for a takedown.
Asai fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Asai .
Asai tries to pull guard but Dennis won't allow it.
Dennis slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Dennis moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Asai or perhaps it was just good defense by Dennis, which made it look bad.
Asai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dennis as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holt Dennis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Asai has closed the distance and engaged Dennis in a clinch.
Asai tries to pull guard but Dennis holds him up against the cage and eventually Asai drops back down to his feet.
Asai missing with knees to the body.
Dennis has had enough of the clinch but Asai keeps him there for the moment.
Dennis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asai . #BC2#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai fails with a takedown attempt.
Asai throws a wild body kick that Dennis sees coming a mile off.
Asai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dennis is fending him off so far but Asai persists. Nope, Dennis circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Asai . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dennis misses with a wild body shot.
Asai shoots in for a double leg but Dennis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dennis digs a good hook to Asai 's body.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai with a poor takedown
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennis scores with a jab to the head.
Dennis shoots in but no luck this time.
Dennis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asai .
Asai shoots in but Dennis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dennis as he avoids it easily.
Asai moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDennis.
Dennis keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Asai forces Dennis back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Asai blocks a head kick by Dennis.
Holt Dennis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai fails to land with a series of punches.
Dennis misses with a head kick.
As Dennis looks to move away, Asai throws a big counter combo but Dennis just gets out of the way.
Dennis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Asai moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Asai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3##BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Dennis loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dennis sprawls and moves away.
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dennis sprawls and moves away.
Dennis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dennis sizes up Asai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Asai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dennis has Asai pushed against the cage.
Asai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dennis is struggling to control the position.
Asai jumps guard but Dennis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dennis struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands. #T4#
Dennis prevents Asai from breaking the clinch.
Dennis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Asai up against the cage.
Asai lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Asai shoots for a double leg takedown but Dennis sprawls well. He's pushed Asai 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dennis just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai is looking for a counter combo.
Dennis misses with a few strikes there.
Asai fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Dennis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dennis misses with a body punch
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Dennis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holt Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dennis tries to clinch up.
Asai blocks a head kick by Dennis.
Asai avoids the body shot from Dennis.
Asai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asai as he avoids it easily.
Asai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dennis tries to bum rush Asai with a series of wild strikes but Asai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asai throws a big counter combination but Dennis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dennis tries to close the distance and clinch but Asai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asai shoots for a double leg takedown but Dennis sprawls well. He's pushed Asai 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dennis slaps away a takedown attempt from Asai , before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai doesn't manage to clinch there - Dennis circles away. #CL2#
Dennis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dennis but Dennis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Asai . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Dennis clinches with his opponent.
Dennis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asai tries to pull guard but Dennis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Asai controlling the action here for a moment.
Asai is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Dennis.
Asai looking for a takedown. #T2#
Dennis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Asai has Dennis pressed against the cage, preventing Dennis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asai misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Dennis manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Dennis does it's job there.
Asai avoids a kick to the body.
Dennis misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Dennis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asai to the ground. Dennis is now in Asai 's guard.
Asai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dennis dives into side control. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Dennis decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Asai has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Dennis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennis showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2#
Dennis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Asai to get to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asai .#CL2#
Dennis moves into the clinch.
Dennis is trying to push Asai away but Asai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Dennis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Dennis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asai on his heels. He'll look to pass Asai 's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Dennis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dennis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dennis throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Dennis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asai rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai tries to clinch but Dennis is having none of it.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dennis.
Dennis looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No joy there for Dennis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asai feinted with a counter takedown.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holt Dennis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dennis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holt Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dennis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holt Dennis!

Event: GAMMA#752 SissyPants v Kruger
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Asai swings widly with a right hand
and Yeboah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yeboah has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Asai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yeboah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asai has time to react.
Asai swings for the body but Yeboah moves out of range.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeboah manages to avoid it.
Asai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yeboah to score with a decent uppercut.
Yeboah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Asai darts in and clinches Yeboah up against the cage.
A short left from Asai .
Asai misses with a knee to the head.
Yeboah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yeboah lands a left hand.
Asai looking to throw knees to the head but Yeboah is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeboah struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands.
Yeboah tries for a takedown but Asai manages to get underhooks.
Yeboah throws a head punch that misses.
Asai tries a body shot but Yeboah blocks it.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asai blocking some punches.
Asai landing knees to the body. #T1#
Yeboah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yeboah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yeboah misses with the head strike.
Asai looking to throw knees to the head but Yeboah is blocking nicely.
Asai prevents the takedown attempt.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asai is trying to force a seperation but Yeboah has the dominant position.
Asai tries a body shot but Yeboah blocks it.
Yeboah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai tries to circle away but Yeboah has him pinned against the cage.
Yeboah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yeboah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asai to keep the fight standing.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambulo Yeboah.#BC#
Asai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Asai moves into the clinch.
Asai blocks a body shot from Yeboah.
Asai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yeboah backwards.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Yeboah controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asai .
Yeboah working hard to break the clinch.
Yeboah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asai doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Yeboah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Yeboah has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asai .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Asai manages to break the clinch.
Asai dips to his left and cracks Yeboah with an uppercut!
Asai lands with a cross.
Yeboah slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai lands a nice hook to Yeboah's body. Yeboah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yeboah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai lands with a hook. Yeboah tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yeboah cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yeboah misses with a head kick.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai moves forwards but Yeboah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yeboah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asai in his tracks.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Asai connects with a right hand. Yeboah shakes it off.
A punch lands to the side of Yeboah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yeboah just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Yeboah misses its intended target.
Yeboah misses with a body kick.
Yeboah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeboah.
A countering left hand to the body from Yeboah misses.
Yeboah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asai scores with a hook.
Asai checks a leg kick.
Asai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yeboah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yeboah shoots in looking for a takedown but Asai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yeboah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yeboah moves out of range of the body kick from Asai .
Yeboah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asai paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Asai slips a jab from Yeboah.
Yeboah throws a low kick but Asai moves out of range easily.
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!
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeboah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asai to score with a decent uppercut.
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yeboah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yeboah.
Yeboah misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Yeboah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asai avoids it really well and circles away.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Yeboah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeboah throws a front kick aimed at Asai 's knee but Asai avoids it well.
Asai with a hook.
Asai avoids the head kick by Yeboah.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yeboah's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Asai blocks a head kick by Yeboah.
A big left from Asai misses.
Yeboah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asai takes a swing at Yeboah's ribcage but misses.
Asai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Yeboah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Asai has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yeboah is on him like a limpet, forcing Asai back against the cage.#BC2#
Yeboah breaks the clinch.
Yeboah throws a leg kick but Asai checks it.
Asai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yeboah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yeboah checks a leg kick.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeboah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Yeboah.
Yeboah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Asai if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Asai has closed the distance and engaged Yeboah in a clinch.
Yeboah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yeboah has Asai pressed against the cage, preventing Asai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yeboah as Asai tries to tie him up.
Yoshihiro Asai has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Asai tries to stall but Yeboah uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Yeboah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asai scores with a decent looking hook.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Asai .
Asai connects with a leg kick. Yeboah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yeboah throws a one two combo.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Yeboah's head but Yeboah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Yeboah looks to move away, Asai throws a big counter combo but Yeboah just gets out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yeboah.
Good exchange - Asai coming out on top.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Yeboah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yeboah can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeboah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Asai .#T2#
Yeboah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yeboah tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
Asai misses the jab.
Yeboah checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Asai instigates a clinch.
Asai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yeboah backwards.
Yeboah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yeboah misses with a punch to the body.
Yeboah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Yeboah misses with a body punch.
Yeboah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Yeboah has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Asai lands a knee to the body.
Asai blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Yeboah manages to break the clinch.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Yeboah circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Asai looks to throw the jab but Yeboah is out of range.
Yeboah misses with a leg kick.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yeboah keeps Asai at a distance using the push kick.
Yeboah cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai thumps Yeboah with a low kick.
Yeboah tries to land a body kick
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yeboah misses with a body shot.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asai lands with a right hand.
Asai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai lands an overhand right.#T4#
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeboah is just out of range.
Asai checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Yeboah tries for a takedown but Asai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asai checks a leg kick.
Asai fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Yeboah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
Yeboah connects with a nice looking jab.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Yeboah.
Asai blocks a head kick by Yeboah.
Asai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yeboah avoids it.
Asai punishes Yeboah's body with a nice straight punch.
Yeboah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Yeboah.
Yeboah moves out of range of the body kick.
Yeboah steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yeboah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yeboah throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yeboah walks into a stiff left hand from Asai .
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yeboah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Yeboah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yeboah swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there
and Yeboah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Yeboah takes the fight into the clinch.
Yeboah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asai obliges.
Asai lands a right hand.
Asai tries a body shot but Yeboah blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asai .
Yeboah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yeboah fails to land.
Yeboah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
A short left from Asai .
Yeboah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Asai 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asai working aggressively here.
Asai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yeboah.
Yeboah misses with the head strike.
Yeboah has had enough of the clinch but Asai keeps him there for the moment.
Asai trying to control the position but instead, Yeboah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asai into the cage.#BC#
Asai manages to break the clinch.
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Yeboah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asai stalks Yeboah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yeboah's face. Yeboah staggers backwards, shaken.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Yeboah moved out of range.
Yeboah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Yeboah moves out of range of the body kick from Asai .
A countering left hand to the body from Yeboah misses.
Asai lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Asai misses.
Yeboah misses with a head kick.
Yeboah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Yeboah has Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Yeboah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yeboah is looking to clinch.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Yeboah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yeboah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai misses with a low kick.
That kick from Asai tenderised Yeboah's leg. Yeboah is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick by Asai misses
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yeboah misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Asai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Yeboah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yeboah tries a quick counter leg kick but Asai is wise to it.
Asai throws a body punch but Yeboah moves out of range.
Yeboah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Yeboah moves away and avoids it.
Yeboah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Asai rushes Yeboah and presses him up against the cage.
Asai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Asai .
Yeboah lands a left hand.
Yeboah misses with some punches.
Sambulo Yeboah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Yeboah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Yeboah saw that one coming.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Asai . No joy for Yeboah on that attempt.
Asai throws a low kick but Yeboah avoids it.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yeboah's hands.#T4#
Asai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yeboah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai cracks the inside of Yeboah's front leg.
Asai takes one on the button.
Asai tries to bum rush Yeboah with a series of wild strikes but Yeboah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yeboah throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yeboah misses with a kick to the body.
Asai connects with a body shot that sends Yeboah's belly button to the back.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Yeboah connects with a solid leg kick.
Yoshihiro Asai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yeboah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
That kick from Asai tenderised Yeboah's leg. Yeboah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asai scores with a nice right hand.
Asai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yeboah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asai paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GAMMA#749 Heimendahl v Kruger
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Asai does it's job there.#TD2#
Laine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Asai !#ES#
Asai throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine scores with a jab. Asai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Laine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asai counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Laine jabs Asai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laine needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there.
Laine takes a kick to the side of the head.
Laine checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Laine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Donk. Laine catches Asai right on the button with a cross.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Asai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asai scores with a punch to the head.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Asai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
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!
Asai throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Laine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Laine backs away, Asai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Laine misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.#CL#
Asai darts in and clinches Laine up against the cage.
Asai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laine blocks it with crossed arms.
Laine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laine scores with a hook to the body.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Asai controls the action.
Asai is trying to maintain a safe position but Laine gets an underhook and turns Asai into the cage.
Asai presses Laine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Laine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laine scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laine scores with a shot to the side of Asai 's head.
Asai is trying to break free.
Asai looking to throw knees to the head but Laine is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Laine connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Asai has managed to clinch.
Good body shot from Asai .
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laine. #BC2#
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Asai misses with a hook.
Laine connects with a leg kick. Asai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asai lands a two punch combo.
Laine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Laine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asai has time to react.
Nice shot lands for Laine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Laine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asai 's guard.#ES#
Asai wriggles free and stands up.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laine.
Asai cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.#T4#
Asai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asai 's head.
Laine looks to land a body kick but Asai moved away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asai !
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asai tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
Laine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai slips a straight right by Laine.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Laine avoids the body shot from Asai .
Asai throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Laine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asai did well to prevent Laine getting side control.#ES#
Asai manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Laine works the jab nicely.
Asai throws out a powerful jab.
Laine scores with a nice head shot.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Asai gets a clinch. #BC2#
Laine manages to break the clinch.
Laine blocks a head kick by Asai . #TD2#
Laine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laine is thwarting Asai 's attempts to control the position.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB2#
Laine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asai is just riding it out for now. Laine eventually gives up the hold.
Laine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Asai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laine throwing shots but Asai is blocking nicely.
Laine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asai defending well though.
Laine wants to pass the guard but Asai is defending well.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
Laine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asai defending well though. #SUB2#
Laine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Asai sees it coming and defends easily.
Asai is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Laine wants to work for an arm triangle but Asai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laine lands with a punch from half guard.
Laine slips a nice elbow through Asai 's hands, connecting with Asai 's forehead.#T3#
Asai wants to improve his position but Laine is controlling well.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laine on the ground.#SUB2#
Laine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laine.
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laine.
Asai tries to get to full guard but Laine has control of the leg.
Laine throwing shots but Asai is blocking nicely.
Laine prevents Asai from improving his position.
Laine missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laine is working away from the top position though.
Asai wants to get back to full guard.
Laine lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laine seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Asai is rocked!
Ground and pound from Laine.
Oh Asai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laine is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Asai is hurt! He's hurt bad - Laine fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Asai from any more punishment! Congratulations to Laine! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musta Laine!
After the fight, Musta Laine was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#744 Asai v Imbula
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Imbula looks to land a combination but Asai avoids it well.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick from Asai lands but Imbula takes it in his stride.
Imbula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Imbula has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Imbula tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Imbula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Imbula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Imbula momentarily.
Imbula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Imbula. Imbula obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Asai both land. Nice combination.
Imbula tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.#T1#
Asai lands with a nice body punch.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asai swings for the body but Imbula moves out of range.
Asai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Asai connects with a body shot that sends Imbula's belly button to the back.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Imbula moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Imbula misses its intended target.
Asai throws an off balance right hand
and Imbula counters with a leg kick.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Imbula slips the punch.
Imbula throws a low kick, looking for Asai 's leg but Asai calmly moves out of range.
Asai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice cross by Asai .#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Imbula looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai jabs Imbula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Imbula moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asai misses the body punch
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
Asai throws a solid leg kick but Imbula takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asai .
An inside leg kick lands from Asai .
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imbula moves away.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Imbula misses with a body kick.
Asai swings for the body but Imbula moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Imbula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asai is looking to wear down Imbula with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asai feints and then cracks Imbula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Imbula down.
A swing and a miss from Asai .#T3#
Asai catches Imbula with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Imbula has managed to clinch.
Imbula misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Asai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asai fakes the leg kick and cracks Imbula in the body.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Asai moves into the clinch.
Imbula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Imbula misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Imbula manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Asai wants to stand but Imbula has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imbula working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Imbula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SU#
Asai stands up and waves to Imbula to follow him.
Imbula walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Imbula.
Good exchange - Asai coming out on top.
Asai throws a head kick but Imbula moves out of range.
Asai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Imbula blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Asai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Imbula tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai '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#
A head kick by Asai misses #TD2#
and Imbula counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Imbula throwing strikes from guard but Asai blocks nicely.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Imbula from controlling successfully.
Asai 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.
Imbula throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Asai here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imbula passes Asai 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Imbula is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Asai is desperately trying to improve his position but Imbula has a good base and remains in mount.
Asai tries to hold on but Imbula postures up.
Imbula landing strikes from the mount and Asai is in trouble! #SUB2#
Imbula is working for a guillotine from mount but Asai frees his head quite easily.
Imbula wants to control the pace but Asai is squirming around nicely.
Imbula content just to control the position here. #T2#
Asai has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Imbula's lack of action.
Imbula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
Asai wants to get back to full guard but Imbula has mounted him!
Imbula trying to control but Asai is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asai is trying to escape the mount but Imbula keeps good control and instead manages to take Asai 's back.
Asai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cheik Imbula has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Imbula working for a choke but Asai is defending well. #SUB2#
Imbula is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Asai is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cheik Imbula!
Cheik Imbula is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Cheik Imbula started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#739 Keenan v Legions
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Doom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doom.
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Doom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai throws a big counter head kick but Doom avoids it with no problem.
Doom misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Asai closes the distance and clinches.
Doom misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Asai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Asai thows a body kick. Doom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Doom. Beautiful body shot.
Doom seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Asai is looking to clinch.
Doom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asai stalks Doom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doom's face. Doom staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Doom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asai . That did some damage!
Doom slips a jab from Asai .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asai .
Doom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asai looks for the body kick but Doom saw that one coming.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Doom moved out of range nicely.
Asai misses with a head kick. #T1#
Doom lands an overhand right.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Asai scores with a kick to the body.
Doom cracks a nice hook into Asai 's ribs.
Asai digs a good body shot into Doom's ribs.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doom throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doom.
Asai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Doom looks to land a combination but Asai avoids it well.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doom manages to avoid it.
Asai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai lands a jab to the head.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
Asai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Doom.
Doom sizes up Asai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Doom defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Doom catches Asai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Doom throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Doom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Doom misses the target.
Doom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Doom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doom moves away.
Asai lands a nice shot to the body.
Doom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Doom moves out of range of the body kick from Asai .
Doom misses with a wild body shot.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Doom moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Asai catches Doom right on the button with a cross.
Asai misses with a looping left.#T3#
Doom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Doom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Doom slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai is looking to slow Doom down with leg kicks.
Doom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Doom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai swings for the body but Doom moves out of range.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
Doom lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Doom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai lands a jab to the head.
Doom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai cracks a nice hook into Doom's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Asai checks a leg kick.
Asai lands a right hook to the body.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doom lands the left hand.
Doom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Doom scores with a decent looking hook.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doom tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
Asai wants to counter with a clinch but Doom pushes him away.
Asai connects with a body shot that sends Doom's belly button to the back.
A big left from Asai misses.
Doom throws a front kick that sends Asai stumbling back into the cage.
Doom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asai moves out of range as Doom strikes.
Doom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asai . Asai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doom catches Asai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Doom misses with a kick to the body.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Doom 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.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Doom is looking to score with low kicks.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doom lands a head shot.
Asai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Doom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Asai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Asai scores with a four punch combination!
Doom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch but Doom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doom defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Doom misses the target.
Asai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doom.
Asai throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Doom cracks the inside of Asai 's front leg.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Doom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Doom throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Doom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Doom tries a head kick but it misses.
Doom moves away from the strike by Asai .
Asai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doom scores with a nice body kick.
Doom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doom slips under a jab.
Asai cracks Doom with an open hand slap.#T2#
Asai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Asai pushes Doom away with a front kick.
Asai lands with an uppercut that bounces Doom off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asai throws a lazy body kick
and Doom counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Asai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doom.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doom.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doom.
Doom checks a low kick from Asai .
Doom tried to counter with a leg kick but Asai avoided it.
Doom throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Asai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Asai throws a right hand that Doom ducks under and follows up with a left that Doom also avoids with ease.
Doom throws a leg kick but Asai checks it. #T3#
Doom lands with an overhand left.
Asai throws the left hand but Doom avoids the punch easily.
Doom avoids the head kick by Asai .
Doom delivers a nice body kick.
Asai throws a series of punches but Doom moves out of range.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asai lands a two punch combo.
Doom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Doom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doom throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doom is looking to land body kicks.
Doom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asai checks a low kick from Doom.
Doom scores with a punch to the head.
Doom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Doom misses the shot to the body.
Asai feints a counter leg kick.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Doom ducks down to avoid it.
Doom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Asai .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doom.
Doom moves out of range of the body kick.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Doom throws a leg kick that misses.
Doom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
Doom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Doom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws out a leg kick but Doom moves out of range and Asai only half commits.
Asai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sloppy strikes from Asai . Those never looked like landing.
Asai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Doom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Doom lands with a kick to the temple. Asai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doom throws a head kick that Asai semi-blocks.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doom.
Asai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doom.
Doom motions for Asai to come forward. Doom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Doom looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Doom loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai scores with a kick to the body.
Doom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom misses the shot to the body.
Doom misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Asai .
Doom throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Doom throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Doom looks for the body kick but Asai saw that one coming.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Doom ducks down to avoid it.
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doom misses the jab.
Asai tries a quick counter leg kick but Doom is wise to it.
Asai connects with a jab.
Doom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doom checks the leg kick.
Doom lands a jab.
Asai throws a wild body kick that Doom sees coming a mile off.
Doom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Asai will feel that in the morning.
Doom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Doom misses with a two punch combination.
Asai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Doom just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Doom ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Asai .
Doom throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Doom connects with a right hand. Asai shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Doom throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai moves out of range as Doom strikes.
Doom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doom.
Asai checks a low kick from Doom.
A big right from Asai misses.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doom throws a leg kick
and Asai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doom doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Doom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Doom moved out of range.
Asai throws a push kick but Doom slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Asai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asai avoids the head kick by Doom.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Doom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Doom is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asai avoids the body shot from Doom.
Doom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doom throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Doom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Doom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Asai throws a front kick aimed at Doom's knee but Doom avoids it well. #T4#
Asai throws a series of punches but Doom avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Doom blocks the low kick.
Doom lands a nice hook to Asai 's body. Asai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Doom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doom throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doom. Asai shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Asai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Doom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
Asai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
Asai throws the left hand but Doom avoids the punch easily.
Asai throws the left hand but Doom avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doom.
Doom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Doom as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yoshihiro Asai just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Doom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai avoids a kick to the body.
Doom lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Asai misses.
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Doom's shoulder, as Doom tries to avoid the shot.
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai tests Doom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doom moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom scores with a nice right hand.
Doom looks to land a body kick but Asai moved away.
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Doom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai throws a leg kick but Doom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doom quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai throws a front kick aimed at Doom's knee but Doom avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doom. Asai shrugs it off though.
Doom blocks a leg kick.
Doom loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Doom misses the shot to the body.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Doom.
Asai checks a leg kick.
Doom connects with a crisp jab.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Asai backs away, Doom returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Asai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doom lands a nice shot that snaps Asai 's head back.
Doom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Doom misses with the combination.
Asai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doom. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doom swats away the attempt to clinch by Asai .
Doom throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doom.
Asai throws a hook but Doom avoids it easily.
Doom is looking to counter punch.
Asai blocks a head kick by Doom.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doom.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai scores with a punch to the head.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Doom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Doom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asai is looking to slow Doom down with leg kicks.
Asai lands a jab to the nose.
Doom thuds his shin into the meat of Asai 's side.
Doom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Doom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Doom.
Asai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doom lands a jab.
Doom lunges at Asai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asai 's hand.
Jab from Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Doom throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Asai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doom.
Doom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asai 's calf.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doom.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doom.
Doom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asai works Doom's body with a nice hook.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doom.
Doom throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai . #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
No joy there for Asai , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai moves forwards but Doom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doom throws a chopping leg kick but Asai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat.
Doom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asai . Asai obviously looking to wear him down.
Asai throws a hook but Doom avoids it easily.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doom swats away the attempt to clinch by Asai .
Doom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Doom throws a nice head kick!
Asai fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Project Doom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Doom misses with a kick to the body.
Doom throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
Asai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doom thinks about countering with a body kick.
Doom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Doom will feel that in the morning.
Doom misses with a wild body shot.
Doom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Doom. Asai shrugs it off though.
Asai throws a body punch but Doom moves out of range.
Doom throws a body kick that misses
and Asai counters with an outside leg kick.
Asai checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Doom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Asai will feel that in the morning.
Asai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Doom.
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!
Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Doom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai lands the left hand.
Doom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Doom.
Doom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
Doom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Doom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Doom lands a nice looking body shot.
Asai throws a push kick but Doom slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Doom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Doom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Jab, jab by Doom - just one landing.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doom throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Doom misses its intended target.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Project Doom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Doom is looking to score with low kicks.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doom looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doom moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doom. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doom clobbers Asai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Asai lands a jab to Doom's midsection.
Asai avoids the body shot from Doom.
Doom blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Doom - just one landing.
Doom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Doom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Doom.
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doom at a distance. #T3#
Asai lands with a straight right. Doom didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Asai .
Doom throws a front kick aimed at Asai 's knee but Asai avoids it well.
Crunch! Asai slams his shin into Doom's torso.
Doom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Asai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Doom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doom misses with a kick to the body.
Doom blocks a head kick by Asai .
Doom throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Asai darts in and clinches Doom up against the cage.
Asai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Doom breaks from the clinch.
Doom misses with a looping right.
Doom throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
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!
Asai throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Doom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Doom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Doom throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Doom scores with a jab to the head.
Asai jabs Doom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Doom avoids the head kick by Asai .
Doom throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Doom's shoulder, as Doom tries to avoid the shot.
Asai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doom.
Doom is looking to land body kicks.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Doom slips the punch.
Yoshihiro Asai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doom was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Doom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doom throws a sloppy body shot
and Asai counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doom. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Asai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai is the new welterweight champion!

Event: GAMMA#735 Sonnen v Maracon
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Asai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tepes on the side of the head.
Tepes looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Tepes misses the body punch
and Asai counters with an outside leg kick.
Tepes lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes's head backwards.
Asai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tepes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asai on the side of the head.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai scores with a head kick.
Tepes feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes. That did some damage!
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Tepes slips the punch.
Tepes misses with the body kick
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes avoids the body shot from Asai .
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Asai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tepes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asai misses with a low kick. #T1#
Asai lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Tepes is out of range.
Tepes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tepes throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asai swinging wildly here.
Tepes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Tepes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Asai .
A big left from Asai misses.
Tepes misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Asai scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Tepes throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range. #T2#
Asai takes one on the button.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes throws a combination that misses
and Asai counters with a thumping low kick.
Tepes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Tepes.
Asai clobbers Tepes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes lands a really nice looking cross but Asai seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tepes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Asai connects with a body shot.
Tepes thuds his shin into the meat of Asai 's side.
Asai checks a leg kick nicely.
Tepes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tepes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tepes takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Asai just leaning against Tepes, taking a breather.
Tepes digs a right hand into Asai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asai 's gas tank. #BC2#
Tepes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tepes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tepes is looking to score with low kicks.
Tepes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Asai misses with an uppercut. Tepes saw that one coming.
Tepes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Asai blocks it well.
Tepes misses with a leg kick
and Asai counters with an outside leg kick.
Tepes lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body.
Tepes checks a leg kick nicely.
Asai moves out of range as Tepes strikes.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Tepes misses.
Asai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes.
Tepes checks a leg kick.
Tepes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asai catches Tepes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tepes connects with a leg kick. Asai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tepes throws the kick towards the body but Asai avoids it.
Tepes throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
Tepes avoids a kick to the body.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Asai checks it.
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Asai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tepes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Tepes slips under a jab from Asai .
Asai throws out a powerful jab.
Tepes staying out of range there.
Tepes tries a quick counter leg kick but Asai is wise to it.
Tepes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tepes moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .
Tepes walks into a jab.
Tepes throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai blocks a leg kick.
Tepes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes throws a chopping leg kick but Asai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tepes misses with a hook
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai checks the leg kick.
Tepes lands a jab to Asai 's midsection.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Asai 's corner calls for a 1-2. Asai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Asai throws a body punch but Tepes moves out of range.
Asai blocks the body kick.
Asai throws a front kick aimed at Tepes's knee but Tepes avoids it well.
Tepes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Tepes does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
Asai looks to clinch
and Tepes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai motions for Tepes to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Asai clinches up with Tepes and pushes him back against the cage.
Tepes throws a head punch that misses.
Asai lands a hook that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Tepes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Asai lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Tepes is trying to break the clinch but Asai is controlling him.
Tepes working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
Asai landing knees to the head.
Tepes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tepes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes's head backwards.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there
and Tepes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Asai scores with a nice body kick.
Tepes thumps Asai with a low kick.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Tepes slips the punch.
Tepes misses with a straight left.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tepes fakes the leg kick and cracks Asai in the body.
Asai thumps Tepes with a low kick.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes can do to turn this around?
Tepes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .#T3#
Tepes connects with a body shot.
Asai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Tepes moved out of range.
Tepes misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes.
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
Asai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tepes's calf.
That kick from Asai tenderised Tepes's leg. Tepes is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Tepes is predictable there
and Asai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asai throws a jab when Tepes was well out of range.
Asai tries to work over Tepes's front leg with a kick but Tepes checks it.
Tepes lands an overhand right.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tepes checks a leg kick.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Asai moved away.
Tepes misses the jab.
Tepes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes. That's going to slow Asai down.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes wants to land a leg kick but Asai is out of range.
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Asai swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Asai throws a solid leg kick but Tepes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asai .
Asai misses with a head kick.
Tepes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tepes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes lands with a shot to the body.
Tepes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Tepes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asai throws a hook but Tepes avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes.
Tepes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tepes lands a front kick.
Tepes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asai 's sensitive parts.
Tepes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes lands a slapping body shot.
Tepes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Asai blocks the body kick.
Asai tries to clinch up but Tepes circles away and keeps his distance.
Asai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tepes is out of range and Asai settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai takes one on the button.
Asai tries to clinch but Tepes moves out of range.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tepes is just out of range.
Tepes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes misses.#CL#
Asai takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tepes fails to land. #BC2#
Tepes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tepes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
Asai lands with an uppercut that bounces Tepes off the cage and back into range.
Tepes takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body.
Tepes throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes manages to avoid it.
And Tepes responds with a good body kick, but Asai manages to step out the way in time.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tepes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Tepes is out of range.
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai .
Bruno Tepes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Asai looks to throw the jab but Tepes is out of range.
Tepes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asai is out of range and Tepes settles back down.
Tepes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asai on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes throws the kick towards the body but Asai avoids it.
Tepes scores with a leg kick.
Tepes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tepes cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asai moves out of range as Tepes throws a body kick.
Tepes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tepes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
Asai blocks a jab.
Tepes throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Tepes tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
Asai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asai tries to clinch but Tepes is having none of it.
Asai backing away here, and Tepes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tepes misses with a hook
and Asai counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Tepes avoids a kick to the body.
Tepes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Asai , who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Asai darts in and clinches Tepes up against the cage.
Tepes works on Asai 's body with a couple of short punches.
Tepes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes blocks an uppercut.
Asai throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes. #BC2#
Tepes manages to break the clinch.
Asai slips under a jab.
Tepes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes. That did some damage!
Tepes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asai . Asai obviously looking to wear him down.
Asai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asai checks a leg kick.
Asai checks a leg kick.
Tepes throws a body kick that misses.
Asai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tepes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai scores with a nice strike.
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tepes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the liver by Asai . Beautiful body shot.
Tepes throws a good cross that connects.
Asai moves out of range as Tepes throws a body kick.
Yoshihiro Asai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asai scores with a decent looking hook.
Tepes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes misses with a straight left.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes. That did some damage!
Tepes tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Asai lands with a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GAMMA#730 Bubba v SissyPants
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
A jab lands there for Sodergren.
A big right from Asai misses.
That kick from Asai tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asai lands with a kick to the temple. Sodergren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sodergren connects with the punch.
Sodergren misses with a kick to the body.
Sodergren thumps Asai with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asai . Asai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asai needs to keep his hands up - Sodergren had a free shot at his head there.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sodergren lands a front kick.
No joy there for Sodergren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Sodergren.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Sodergren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai connects with a body shot.
Sodergren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Asai .
Sodergren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Sodergren misses its target.
Donk. Asai catches Sodergren right on the button with a cross.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
That kick from Asai tenderised Sodergren's leg. Sodergren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asai throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Sodergren moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Asai 's front leg.
Asai tries to clinch but Sodergren is having none of it.
Sodergren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sodergren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Sodergren takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai cracks the inside of Sodergren's front leg. #T3#
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Sodergren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sodergren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sodergren catches Asai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asai misses with a hook
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Asai throws a nice looking combination but Sodergren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
Asai closes the distance but Sodergren moves to the side
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Asai .
Sodergren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asai on the side of the head. #T4#
Asai misses with a hook.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Asai clinches.
A body shot lands from Asai .
Asai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sodergren is keeping busy.
Sodergren pushes Asai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren managing to block the knees to the body from Asai .
Sodergren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sodergren is defending well for now.
Asai 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Asai looks winded!
Sodergren lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai '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#
Sodergren misses with a series of wild punches.
Basten Sodergren is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Asai instigates a clinch.
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Asai scores with a shoulder strike.
Asai blocks a body shot from Sodergren.
Asai is stalling here.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai scores with a shoulder strike.
Sodergren misses with a body punch.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asai .
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sodergren 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.#T1#
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Sodergren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Sodergren fails to land.
Sodergren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asai stalling.
Asai taking a breather.
Sodergren working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asai . #KD2#
Asai drops Sodergren with a big knee straight up the middle! Sodergren is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Sodergren is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Basten Sodergren has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren is aggressively charging in as Asai backs up avoiding any damage. Asai tosses out a jab and Sodergren runs right into it face first! Sodergren is out cold! Asai dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sodergren's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GAMMA#726 Kruger v Heimendahl
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Fda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fda looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Fda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Fda moved out of range.
Fda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fda on the side of the head.
Fda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asai avoids it really well and circles away.
Fda looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai throws a hook but Fda blocks it.
Asai lands a jab to Fda's midsection.
Fda throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fda.
Asai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fda on the side of the head.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fda throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Fda throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it. #T1##CL2#
Asai rushes Fda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Fda.
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
Fda blocking some punches.
Fda misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fda as Asai tries to tie him up.
Fda tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai slowing the pace effectively.
Fda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asai tries a knee to the head but Fda blocks it.
Asai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fda tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Fda back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Fda.
Fda tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Asai .
Fda misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Fda throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fda avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Asai manages to break the clinch.
Fda lands a nice looking body kick.
Fda scores with a nice head shot.
Fda connects with a crisp jab.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fda scores with a leg kick.
Fda throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fda staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Fda blocks the low kick.
Fda thumps Asai with a low kick.
Fda looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Fda misses the target.
Asai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fda throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Fda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Asai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fda misses with an uppercut.
Asai staying out of range there.
Fda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fda takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Fda's head back.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asai throws a jab when Fda was well out of range.
Asai thumps Fda with a low kick.
Asai needs to keep his hands up - Fda had a free shot at his head there.
Asai misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Fda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asai 's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai is trying to hold Fda in close to prevent damage but Fda has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Asai tries to roll over but Fda keeps him under control.#SUB#
Fda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asai is not content to let Fda control the position.#SUB#
Fda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Asai defends it well. #SUB#
Fda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Fda will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fda looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Fda fails with the takedown.
Fda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asai looks to land a body kick but Fda moved away.#CL2#
Asai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asai lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fda.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fda is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fda works on Asai 's body with a couple of short punches.#TD#
Fda decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Asai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fda, up you get!
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Fda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fda tries to work over Asai 's front leg with a kick but Asai checks it.
Fda misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
Asai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fda counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Fda moves his leg out of the way.
Fda throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asai at a distance.
Fda misses with an uppercut.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fda.
Asai with a nice cross.
Chris Fda is winning the standup battle so far.
Fda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Fda as he connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai moves out of range as Fda strikes.
Asai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asai takes a swing at Fda's ribcage but misses.
Fda tries to counter with a takedown but Asai is quick to defend against it.
Asai throws an off balance right hand
and Fda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fda slips under a jab from Asai .
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fda avoids the body shot from Asai .
Fda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fda throws a nice looking combination but Asai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Fda misses the jab.
Asai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asai lands with a nice body punch.
Fda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Fda saw that one coming.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Fda wants to slow Asai down by chopping away at his legs.
Fda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Asai defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Fda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Fda down. #T4#
Asai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fda throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fda misses with an uppercut
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fda lands a jab to Asai 's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai tries to clinch up.
Fda blocks a head kick by Asai .
Asai scores with a hook to the body. Fda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Fda ducks down to avoid it.
Fda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fda.
Fda backing away here, and Asai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Asai clinches up with Fda and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Fda jumps guard.
Asai is stalling in the full guard.
Asai won't allow Fda to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fda scores with a nice head shot.
Fda tries for a takedown but Asai circles away easily
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Fda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asai misses the jab.
Fda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Asai misses.
Fda takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Fda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai wants to sweep here but Fda controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fda trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom. #T1#
Asai keeping full guard, as Fda tries to pass.
Fda trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fda manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Fda looking for a guillotine here but Asai defends easily. #SUB#
Fda has his foot on Asai 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Asai works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Fda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Fda is working an open guard so Asai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Fda down.
Fda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Fda looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Fda misses with an uppercut
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fda throws an off balance right hand
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Fda is predictable there
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai slips under a jab from Fda.
Asai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Asai throws a head kick but Fda moves out of range.
Fda blocks a head kick by Asai .
Asai scores with a jab. Fda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fda throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a two punch combo.
Asai needs to keep his hands up - Fda had a free shot at his head there.
Asai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asai moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Fda slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fda tries to score with a low kick but Asai moves his leg out of the way.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Fda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fda misses with a right hand
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Fda is rocked!
Fda shoots for a takedown but Asai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oh Fda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asai fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Asai .
Fda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Asai lands with a nice combination. Fda backs away looking to recover.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fda jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Asai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GAMMA#720 Gower v Partio
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Asai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Asai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asai enables Sonnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Asai is retaining full guard.
Sonnen trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sonnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asai controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Asai is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen pushing down on Asai 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Sonnen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sonnen is keen to just control but Asai is a slippery customer.
Asai tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sonnen on the ground.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard but Asai defending well.
Asai trying to control here.
Asai is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sonnen is trying to work for a kimura but Asai is defending well.
Sonnen slows the pace down in half guard.
Asai tries to roll over but Sonnen keeps him under control.
Sonnen controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Asai is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sonnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Asai 's head.#TD2#
Sonnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asai is trying to defend but Sonnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Asai has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sonnen is on him like a limpet, forcing Asai back against the cage.#BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asai but Asai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sonnen. Asai shrugs it off though.
Sonnen blocks a jab.
Sonnen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Asai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
Sonnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sonnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sonnen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Asai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonnen, pushing him back against the cage.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sonnen works on Asai 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen works on Asai 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sonnen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asai is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Sonnen struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands.
A short right from Sonnen on the inside.
Asai prevents a body shot from Sonnen. #BC2#
Sonnen manages to break the clinch.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonnen is just out of range.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonnen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sonnen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Sonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asai checks a leg kick.
Asai takes a swing at Sonnen's ribcage but misses.
Sonnen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Sonnen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen misses with an uppercut.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Asai .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asai . #T1#
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sonnen scores with a nice body kick.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Sonnen catches Asai right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Sonnen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Asai wants to sweep but no luck.
Asai being controlled here, momentarily.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Sonnen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sonnen passes Asai 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sonnen wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy.
Sonnen stalling.
Sonnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Sonnen is trying to control. Asai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Sonnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonnen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sonnen tries to bum rush Asai with a series of wild strikes but Asai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Sonnen moves out of range easily.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Sonnen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asai defends well and Sonnen ends up having to push Asai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asai doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Sonnen avoids the body shot from Asai .
Nice uppercut there from Asai .#CL#
Asai moves into range and clinches up with Sonnen.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
A head punch on the inside from Sonnen fails to land. #BC#
Asai breaks from the clinch.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai lands the left hand.
Asai tries to move into range but Sonnen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Sonnen feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Sonnen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sonnen digs a good body shot into Asai 's ribs.
Sonnen misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Sonnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonnen jabs at Asai 's body.
Sonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Asai slips a straight right by Sonnen.
As Sonnen looks to move away, Asai throws a big counter combo but Sonnen just gets out of the way.
Sonnen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asai punishes Sonnen's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sonnen.
Sonnen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sonnen swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Asai has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Asai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonnen throws the kick towards the body but Asai avoids it.
It looked like Asai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sonnen.
Sonnen slips a straight right by Asai .
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Asai wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
Asai connects with the punch.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Sonnen moved out of range.
Asai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sonnen.
Sonnen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Sonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Asai .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asai s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sonnen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sonnen lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
Sonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Asai tries to score with a low kick but Sonnen moves his leg out of the way.
Asai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Sonnen scores with a push kick.
Sonnen moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai lands with an uppercut that bounces Sonnen off the cage and back into range.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sonnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Dao Sonnen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice jab there from Sonnen.
Sonnen clobbers Asai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asai pushes Sonnen away with a front kick.
Asai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Sonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Sonnen throws a counter combo.
Asai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sonnen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Asai - the referee stops the clock and Sonnen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Asai . Sonnen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Asai .
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Asai misses with a looping right.
And Sonnen tries to counter it with a takedown but Asai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sonnen.
Asai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Asai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Asai scores with the left hand. Sonnen knows he should have avoided that one.
Asai throws a hook but Sonnen avoids it easily.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai throws a right hand that misses
and Sonnen counters with an outside leg kick.
Sonnen moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai cracks Sonnen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sonnen thumps Asai with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Sonnen's head but Sonnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonnen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asai s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshihiro Asai .
Well Sonnen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: GAMMA#715 Grigorian v Asai
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Grigorian avoids the head kick by Asai .
Asai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grigorian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grigorian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asai . That did some damage!
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian with a nice cross.
A low kick from Grigorian misses
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Grigorian misses.
A swing and a miss from Grigorian.
Grigorian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grigorian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
Asai throws a fast counter high kick but Grigorian manages to duck under it in time.
Asai misses the jab.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. #T1#
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorian throws out the jab.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Grigorian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Asai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grigorian takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Jab by Asai .
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grigorian throws a lazy body kick
and Asai counters with a good low kick that Grigorian was not able to check.
A low kick from Grigorian is predictable there
and Asai counters with a thumping low kick.
Grigorian misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a series of strikes. Grigorian will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai swings widly with a right hand
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Grigorian looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.#T2#
Grigorian slips under a jab from Asai .
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Grigorian seems unphased.
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand.
Grigorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai misses the jab.
Grigorian connects with a looping right hand.
Grigorian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asai under the eye.#T3#
Grigorian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grigorian thows a leg kick but Asai checks it
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai throws a combination that misses
and Grigorian counters with a nice uppercut.
Grigorian connects with a body shot.
Grigorian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asai lands a glancing blow to the side of Grigorian's head.
Asai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grigorian lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Grigorian motions for Asai to come forward. Grigorian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Grigorian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Razmig Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Grigorian misses
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grigorian. Grigorian obviously looking to wear him down.
Grigorian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grigorian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body shot.
Asai throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
A slow jab from Grigorian misses its intended target.
Grigorian lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Grigorian.
Asai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grigorian circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razmig Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Grigorian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Asai cracks the inside of Grigorian's front leg.
Grigorian misses with a low kick.
Grigorian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asai is out of range.
A jab from Asai misses.
Grigorian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Grigorian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian cracks Asai with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land. #BC2#
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Grigorian tries to clinch up.
Grigorian connects with a body shot.
Grigorian tries to close the distance and clinch but Asai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Grigorian.
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab by Grigorian.
Asai blocks the body kick.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asai feints a jab promting Grigorian to slip. Asai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grigorian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Asai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Grigorian backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .#T2#
Grigorian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
Asai keeps Grigorian at a distance using the push kick.
Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Asai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Grigorian throws a sloppy body shot
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Grigorian's head back.
Grigorian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grigorian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grigorian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Asai blocks the low kick.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Grigorian's head but Grigorian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grigorian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grigorian 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.
Asai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Grigorian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grigorian works the jab nicely.
Asai scores with a nice strike.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grigorian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grigorian tries to clinch there but Asai circles away.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai feints a counter leg kick.
Grigorian throws a big shot that misses.
Asai throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Razmig Grigorian is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Grigorian throws a lazy uppercut
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Grigorian misses with a right hand
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Grigorian - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grigorian. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grigorian throws a lazy head kick
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian tries to work over Asai 's front leg with a kick but Asai checks it.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Grigorian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Grigorian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Grigorian finds it's way through Asai 's defenses.
Grigorian throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease.
Asai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asai throws the left hand but Grigorian avoids the punch easily.
Grigorian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian throws a leg kick
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grigorian will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asai is able to avoid easily.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai misses with a hook.
Asai scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Asai feints a jab promting Grigorian to slip. Asai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grigorian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Grigorian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Grigorian throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Asai 's front leg.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grigorian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grigorian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Grigorian.#T2#
Asai scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grigorian missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grigorian moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAsai .
Grigorian misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Asai as he connects with a hook.
Grigorian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Asai counters with a head kick. That will keep Grigorian thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grigorian throws an off balance right hand
and Asai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grigorian swinging wildly here. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asai takes one on the button.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grigorian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Grigorian slips a straight right by Asai .
A bone on bone clash there as Asai blocks the leg kick.
Asai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grigorian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Asai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grigorian to score with a decent uppercut.
Asai avoids the body shot from Grigorian.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grigorian looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Grigorian throws a right hand that misses
and Asai counters with a body kick that stops Grigorian in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grigorian moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
Asai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asai cracks Grigorian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grigorian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asai .
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Razmig Grigorian.
Well Grigorian has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#710 Bubba v Kruger
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Kelley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Asai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Kelley moved out of range nicely.
Asai moves out of range as Kelley strikes.
Asai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kelley. That's going to slow Asai down.
Asai scores with a jab. Kelley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kelley looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asai .
Kelley misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Asai .
Kelley throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai tries to clinch
and Kelley counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Kelley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
A cross from Asai lands.
Kelley throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asai lands the left hand.#T1#
Asai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kelley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Asai if he has to take too many more of those.
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kelley swats away the attempt to clinch by Asai .
Kelley misses with a looping right.
Asai throws a series of punches but Kelley moves out of range.
Kelley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asai under the eye.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kelley staying out of range there.
Kelley moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelley checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Asai .
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Kelley's head back. #T2#
Asai looks to throw the jab but Kelley is out of range.
Asai keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai throws a series of punches but Kelley moves out of range.
Asai staying out of range there.
Asai scores with a shot to the body.
Kelley tries to clinch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kelley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kelley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asai in his tracks.
Kelley throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Kelley throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Asai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Asai .#T3#
Kelley swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kelley throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Kelley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kelley misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelley.
Asai 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.
Kelley misses with an uppercut.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Kelley throws a low kick, looking for Asai 's leg but Asai calmly moves out of range.
Kelley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai misses with a hook. Kelley ducked under it nicely.
Asai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kelley misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Kelley looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Kelley ducks right into an uppercut from Asai .
Nice straight punches there by Kelley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelley.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kelley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kelley throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Asai throws an off balance right hand
and Kelley counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelley takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Kelley is rocked!
Kelley shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oh Kelley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asai throws a push kick but Kelley slaps the foot to one side.
Kelley seems to have got his legs back now.
Kelley scores with the left hand. Asai knows he should have avoided that one.
Asai with a hook.
Asai tries to land a front kick but Kelley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelley throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelley misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Kelley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kelley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Asai takes the fight into the clinch.
Kelley misses with some punches.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelley misses with a punch on the inside.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai digs a right hand underneath Kelley's ribcage. Kelley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Asai .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelley.
Asai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Asai drops Kelley onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kelley is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Asai .
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Asai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kelley with a big uppercut! Kelley tries to clinch up but Asai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kelley to the mat! Kelley covers up and Asai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yoshihiro Asai !
The defeated Liam Kelley had this to say: 'Ain't that a Bitch'.

Event: GAMMA#707 Hoyce v Pagnozzi
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Asai scores with a spinning back kick!
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boy's head backwards.
A big right from Asai misses.
Boy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai tries to land a leg kick but Boy saw it coming and moves away.
Asai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boy on the side of the head.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boy counters with a nice body shot.
Asai slips a straight right by Boy.
Boy misses with a looping left.
Boy throws a right hand that misses
and Asai counters with a thumping low kick.
Asai slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Asai closes the distance and pushes Boy back into the cage.
Boy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asai works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
Asai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asai misses with a body punch. #T1#
Boy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai is struggling to control the position.
Asai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boy up against the cage.
Asai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asai just leaning against Boy, taking a breather.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy working Asai over with knees to the body.
Asai can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Asai misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Asai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Asai can turn it around.
Boy dodges an elbow strike from Asai .
Knees to the body from Boy.
Asai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai . #T2#
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Boy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boy lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boy as Asai tries to tie him up.
Boy lands with a left to the head.
Asai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boy's efforts to push away.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asai avoids it.
Asai lands an elbow inside that Boy shrugs off.
Asai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Boy breaks from the clinch.
Boy misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Asai moves into range and clinches up with Boy.#T3#
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Nice body punch from Asai .
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
Asai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Boy controls his hands.
Asai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Asai .
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Asai avoids it.
Asai stalls.
Boy blocks a body shot from Asai .
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Asai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
Boy missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Asai throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
Knees in the clinch landing for Asai .
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!#BC#
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice cross by Asai .
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Boy misses
and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai ducks right into an uppercut from Boy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Boy.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Asai .
Asai takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Boy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asai at a distance.
Asai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asai throws out a powerful jab.
Boy throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Boy's head but Boy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
A big right from Asai misses.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Boy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Asai .#CL2#
Asai drives through and clinches with Boy against the cage. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Boy.
Asai taking a breather.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
Boy prevents a body shot from Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asai gets through Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Boy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asai prevents Boy from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Asai .
Boy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai missing with knees to the body.
Asai prevents Boy from breaking the clinch.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Asai blocking some punches. #T3#
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Asai misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boy.
Asai lands a left hand.
Asai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Asai is controlling the position.
Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Asai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boy lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Asai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Asai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards. #ROC2#
Boy is rocked!#T4#
A short left from Asai .
Oh Boy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boy blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asai .
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!
Asai lands a big right hand that drops Boy! The killer instinct kicks in and Asai finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Asai !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GAMMA#700 Goodman v Obama 3
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Sodergren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sodergren pushes Asai away with a front kick.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asai throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sodergren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Asai catches Sodergren right on the button with a cross.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sodergren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sodergren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sodergren misses with a looping right.
Asai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sodergren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Sodergren misses.
Asai with a nice cross.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai misses with a looping left.#T1#
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asai throws a nice looking combination but Sodergren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Asai dips to his left and cracks Sodergren with an uppercut!
Good work by Asai as he checks the leg kick.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai scores with a punch to the head.
Asai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sodergren on the side of the head.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sodergren throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Sodergren misses
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asai tries to land a front kick but Sodergren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren flicks out a counter leg kick but Asai steps away.
Asai drops his hands momentarily and Sodergren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sodergren throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Asai cracks Sodergren with a good jab.
Asai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Sodergren scores with a four punch combination!
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Sodergren scores with a jab. Asai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
Sodergren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Asai scores with a sloppy right hand. Sodergren should have avoided that one.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Sodergren tries a quick counter leg kick but Asai is wise to it.
Sodergren thumps Asai with a low kick.
Asai takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
And Sodergren responds with a good body kick, but Asai manages to step out the way in time.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sodergren moves away from the strike by Asai .
Sodergren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asai .
Asai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sodergren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sodergren misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Asai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sodergren replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Asai blocks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Asai stuns Sodergren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Sodergren connects with a looping right hand.
Sodergren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Asai .
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sodergren! But no joy.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Asai .
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Asai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sodergren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asai is out of range.
Sodergren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Sodergren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
It seemed like Sodergren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Asai .
Sodergren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Asai throws a combination that misses
and Sodergren counters with an inside leg kick.
Sodergren is looking to chop away at Asai 's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Sodergren looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Asai tries to counter by clinching up but Sodergren breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Asai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sodergren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Sodergren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Asai swings widly with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sodergren's head.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Sodergren is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
Asai connects with a body shot.
Sodergren is looking to land body kicks.
Asai lands a lovely overhand right.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sodergren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Sodergren catches Asai right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Asai .
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai connects with a right hand. Sodergren shakes it off.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sodergren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asai throws a series of punches but Sodergren moves out of range.
Asai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sodergren might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asai has got the better of the exchanges.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Asai lands a right hook to the body.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Asai .
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Asai misses.
Sodergren is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Sodergren tests Asai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Asai 's front leg.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai tries to land a body kick
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Sodergren. Those never looked like landing.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Asai looks for the body kick but Sodergren saw that one coming.
Sodergren scores with a hook.
Sodergren looks to land a combination. Asai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Sodergren's head back.
Sodergren misses with a right hand
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab.
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Asai misses.
Sodergren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asai misses with a head kick.
A jab from Sodergren finds it's way through Asai 's defenses.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Sodergren throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Sodergren just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAsai .
Asai throws a right hand that misses
and Sodergren counters with a left to the body.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asai digs a good hook to Sodergren's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Asai moves forwards but Sodergren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sodergren walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai misses with a left hand
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Sodergren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Sodergren.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Asai misses the jab.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Asai throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Asai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Asai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Asai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Sodergren slips the punch.
A nice side step and Sodergren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Sodergren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sodergren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick.
Sodergren stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Asai looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asai throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Asai misses with a combination
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai misses with a left hand
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Sodergren thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sodergren connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Sodergren scores with a one two! Asai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sodergren walks into a left hand.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Asai .
Sodergren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Sodergren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Asai throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sodergren lands a body shot.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asai cracks Sodergren with an open hand slap.
Sodergren lands a lovely overhand right.
Sodergren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sodergren is looking to chop away at Asai 's legs.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asai moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai blocks a jab.
Sodergren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sodergren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai throws a leg kick
and Sodergren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Asai really felt that one!
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sodergren.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Asai .
Sodergren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asai doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Sodergren to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Basten Sodergren!

Event: GAMMA#696 Goodman v Asai 2
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Asai blocks the body kick.
Goodman moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai throws a head kick that Goodman semi-blocks.
Goodman scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goodman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Goodman lands.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy body kick from Asai
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman. #T1#
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asai misses with a few strikes there.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice cross by Goodman.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman dodges the punch combination from Asai .
Goodman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman ducks right into an uppercut from Asai .
Asai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai scores with the left hand. Goodman knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
A big left from Asai misses.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Asai .
Goodman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asai staying out of range there.
Asai stuns Goodman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Goodman moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a body kick.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
Asai lunges at Goodman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goodman's hand.
Asai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodman lands a nice shot that snaps Asai 's head back.
Asai moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Asai misses. #T3#
A lazy body kick from Goodman
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Asai thows a body kick. Goodman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Goodman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Asai misses.
Goodman throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goodman tries a low kick but Asai avoids it.
Asai wants to counter with a clinch but Goodman pushes him away.
Goodman takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goodman, as that shot connected.
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goodman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai moves out of range as Goodman strikes.#T4#
Goodman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Goodman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Asai counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman scores with a leg kick.
Goodman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goodman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Asai counters by moving into the clinch.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goodman avoids it.
Goodman pushes Asai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Asai .
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai blocking some punches.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman looking to stall.
Asai misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Asai throws an off balance right hand
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Asai .
Goodman 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.
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Asai misses.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Goodman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai slips under a jab.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Goodman scores with a hook to the body. Asai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Asai .
Goodman connects with a jab.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodman. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Asai connects with a single shot there.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goodman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman keeps Asai at a distance using the push kick.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Asai . Those never looked like landing.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Goodman walks into a jab.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Goodman was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman thuds his shin into the meat of Asai 's side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodman.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Asai throws a right and a left that Goodman avoids nicely.
Asai lands with an overhand left.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asai 's sensitive parts. #T3#
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asai . That did some damage!
Asai drops his hands momentarily and Goodman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodman scores with a jab.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman counters with a right hand to the body.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Goodman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Goodman works Asai 's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Goodman moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Asai misses.
Goodman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Goodman works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman is looking to land body kicks.
Asai is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Asai misses.
Goodman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Asai just manages to avoid it.
Goodman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Goodman with a hook.
Goodman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asai backs up against the cage.
Goodman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodman.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Asai 's leg. Asai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Asai misses with a two punch combination.
Goodman tried to counter with a leg kick but Asai avoided it.
Asai scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai thumps Goodman with a low kick.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick. #T1#
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Asai jabs Goodman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asai misses with a hook.
Goodman misses with a wild body shot.
Asai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai motions for Goodman to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Asai if he has to take too many more of those.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodman's hands.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
That kick from Goodman tenderised Asai 's leg. Asai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asai scores with a spinning back kick!
Asai missing with a left hand there. Goodman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Goodman there.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai throws a jab when Goodman was well out of range.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Asai .
Asai feints and then cracks Goodman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodman down.
Asai scores with a sloppy right hand. Goodman should have avoided that one.
Goodman scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from Goodman lands.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
Goodman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Goodman has managed to clinch. #T3#
Goodman lands a nice uppercut.
Asai blocking some punches.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Asai misses with a knee to the head.
Goodman blocks the elbow strike.
Asai connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asai misses with a knee strike.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai misses with the head strike. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Asai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman lands a right hand.
Asai 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Goodman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodman is defending well for now.
Goodman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman tries a body shot but Asai blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman is leaning against Asai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Saul Goodman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Goodman slips under a jab from Asai .
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman misses with a left hand
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai misses with a combination
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Asai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goodman misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Asai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asai takes a step back to recover.
Nice body punch from Goodman. #T1#
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asai 's calf.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asai thinking.
Asai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Goodman.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
Goodman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asai avoids a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Goodman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Goodman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Goodman throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Goodman. #T2#
Goodman misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Asai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodman. Goodman obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
Asai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Goodman with a body shot.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Goodman throws a front kick aimed at Asai 's knee but Asai avoids it well.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Goodman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asai misses with a hook
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Goodman misses.
Asai connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Goodman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Asai throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Asai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Goodman misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
Goodman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman lands a nice shot that snaps Asai 's head back.
A shot to the liver by Asai . Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goodman lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Goodman throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Goodman misses the target.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Goodman saw that one coming.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Goodman clinches.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Asai stalling.
Asai working aggressively here.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Asai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai landing knees to the head.
Asai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Asai 's head.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodman avoids the damage to the body.
Asai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman had his way with Yoshihiro Asai in that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Goodman connects with a jab.
Asai blocks a low kick nicely.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Asai .
Asai misses with a body shot.
Goodman throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goodman misses with a leg kick.
Goodman slips a jab from Asai .
Goodman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Goodman takes one on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goodman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai blocks a jab.#T1#
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Asai throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman misses with a two punch combination.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Goodman punishes Asai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Goodman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goodman lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .#T2#
A left lands for Asai .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goodman takes one to the chin there.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Goodman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Goodman. Asai shrugs it off though.
Goodman swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Asai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Asai misses with a two punch combination.
Asai throws a lazy uppercut
and Goodman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Asai .
Asai throws out a loose jab but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asai delivers a nice body kick.
Asai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman looks for the body kick but Asai saw that one coming.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goodman throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asai !
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Asai . #T4#
Asai misses with a shot to the body
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Asai sees coming a mile off.
Goodman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Asai cracks Goodman with a good jab.
Goodman fakes the leg kick and cracks Asai in the body. #CL#
Goodman rushes Asai and presses him up against the cage.
Asai lands a knee to the head.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Asai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asai or not.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: GAMMA#692 Ridgeway v Diehard
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Quin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Quin scores with a nice right hand.
Quin tries to bum rush Asai with a series of wild strikes but Asai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Quin ducks down to avoid it.
Asai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asai throws a series of punches but Quin moves out of range.
Quin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asai sprawls and moves away.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quin slips under a jab.
Quin scores with a hook to the body. Asai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quin checks a leg kick nicely.
Quin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Quin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin tries to advance to mount but Asai denies him. #SUB#
Quin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Asai is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Asai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Asai won't allow Quin to pass to mount.
Quin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Quin moves into full mount! Asai won't be happy about that!
Asai wants to hold on but Quin pushes him away.
Asai is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Quin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T2#
Asai working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Quin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Asai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Quin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Quin controlling from mount.
Asai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Asai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Quin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Asai tries to lock up and control but Quin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quin wants to control the pace but Asai is squirming around nicely.
Quin raining down shots from the mount!
Quin throws a sloppy strike and Asai uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Asai has ended up in Quin's guard.
Asai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Quin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quin wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Asai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Quin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Quin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Asai has passed into half guard!
Asai wants to get back to his feet.
Asai content to control rather than advance.
Asai wants to take a breather but Quin is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Quin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Nice cross by Asai .
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quin's head backwards.
Quin avoids the head kick by Asai .
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Quin misses the target.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Quin's shoulder, as Quin tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Quin moved out of range nicely.
Quin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Quin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asai 's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai swings for the body but Quin moves out of range.
Quin throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quin.
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Quin with a hook.
Quin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asai as he avoids it easily.
Quin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
A big left from Quin misses.
Asai misses with a hook.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Quin's shoulder, as Quin tries to avoid the shot.
Asai tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Quin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Asai kicks off Quin and gets to his feet. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Quin is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Quin throws a big shot that misses.
Quin lands a head shot.
Quin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quin cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Quin.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Quin moved out of range.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Quin fails with a takedown attempt.
Quin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Quin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai throws a head kick but Quin moves out of range.
Quin throws a good cross that connects.
Quin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Quin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asai swinging wildly here.
Asai slips under a jab from Quin.
Quin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Quin.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Quin.
Quin throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
Asai throws out a counter right but Quin avoids it with no problem.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Quin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asai . Asai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai lands a nice hook to Quin's body. Quin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Asai staying out of range there.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
Quin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quin moves away.
Asai throws a right and a left that Quin avoids nicely.
Quin looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quin looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Quin.
Quin walks into a jab.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin blocks a head kick by Asai .
Quin has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Asai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Quin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quin.
Quin throws out a powerful jab.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Quin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai connects with a high kick.
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Quin avoids the body shot from Asai .
A counter left hand to the body from Quin misses its target.
Quin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asai takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Quin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Quin misses the body punch
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Quin moves out of range easily.
Asai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Quin connects with a crisp jab.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Quin moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai throws a hook but Quin blocks it.
Quin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Quin scores with a hook.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Quin is out of range.
Asai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice combination there by Asai . #ROC2#
Quin is rocked!
Quin gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Asai gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Quin is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GAMMA#688 Diehard v Bryune
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Asai .
Asai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quin cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai slips a jab from Quin.
Asai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Asai .
Asai throws the left hand but Quin avoids the punch easily.
Quin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid body kick from Asai .
Quin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asai scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai tries to clinch but Quin is having none of it.
Quin lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut lands for Quin. That snapped Asai 's head back.
Quin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Quin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Quin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Quin moves out of range easily.
Quin moves away from the strike by Asai .
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Asai sprawls and moves away.
Quin throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
Asai fakes the leg kick and cracks Quin in the body.
Quin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Quin lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Quin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Matt Quin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Quin.
Quin lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
Quin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Quin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Asai lands a right hook to the body.
Asai slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.#T2#
Quin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Quin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quin lands a glancing blow to the side of Asai 's head.
Quin moves out of range of the strikes.
Quin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Asai misses.
Asai throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quin misses with a hook. Asai ducked under it nicely.
Quin avoids the head kick by Asai .
Quin throws a body shot but no joy.
Quin slips under a jab.
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Quin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Asai throws the left hand but Quin avoids the punch easily.
Quin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai slips under a jab from Quin.
Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.#CL2#
Asai clinches up with Quin and pushes him back against the cage.
Asai is leaning against Quin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Quin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quin blocks an uppercut.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quin is defending well for now.
Quin throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai .
Quin wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Quin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asai trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Quin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai swinging wildly here. #T4#
A punch combination from Asai misses.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Quin connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quin lands a jab to the head.
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and Quin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Quin moves out of range of the body kick from Asai .
Asai defending well as Quin loads up on a big left hand.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Quin moved out of range.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick
and Quin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quin.
Quin scores with a jab. Asai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai connects with a body shot.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Quin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Asai throws out a counter right but Quin avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Quin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Quin jabs Asai right on the nose. Asai blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Asai darts in and clinches Quin up against the cage.
A short right from Quin on the inside.
Quin is looking for a takedown.
Quin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asai tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Quin avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Quin manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Quin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Asai is looking to stand up but Quin won't let him. #T1#
Asai is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Quin controls Asai momentarily but Asai frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Asai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asai has managed to get both his arms back between Quin's legs - danger averted.
Asai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quin is proving hard to escape from.
Asai trying to control but Quin is working from the bottom.
My spies in LOD The Shark Tank inform me that Asai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Asai wants to pass the guard but Quin is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asai cracks Quin with an open hand slap.
Quin moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Quin looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Quin closes the distance and clinches up with Asai , looking for a takedown. Quin pushes Asai against the cage but Asai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Quin lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Quin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Quin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quin needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there.
Quin with a jab.#T3#
Quin misses the shot to the body.
Quin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.#TD#
Quin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asai to the ground. Quin is now in Asai 's guard.
Quin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quin advances to half guard. #SUB#
Quin wants to work for an arm triangle but Asai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asai is trying to control but can't.
Quin trying to pass the guard but Asai defending well.
Quin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Quin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Quin seems to be working for a kimura but Asai defends the submission attempt.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Quin is trying to work for a kimura but Asai is defending well. #SUB#
Quin is looking for a kimura but Asai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quin to get the leverage.
Asai trying to control but Quin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Quin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quin moves out of range of the body kick.
Quin attempts a counter takedown but Asai avoids it well and moves away.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Quin feinted with a counter takedown.
Matt Quin is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Quin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quin.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Asai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quin lunges at Asai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asai 's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quin lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Quin.
Quin throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Asai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quin.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Quin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Quin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai is looking to clinch but Quin is avoiding it.
Asai throws a head kick but Quin moves out of range.
Asai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quin.
Asai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Quin darts in looking for a takedown but Asai gets double underhooks and turns Quin into the cage.
Asai scores with a decent looking hook.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Quin moved out of range nicely.
Quin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Quin lands a really nice looking cross but Asai seems unphased.
Asai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Quin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai throws a nice head kick!
Quin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Quin throws a good cross that connects.
Asai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Quin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Quin fails with a takedown attempt.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quin.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Quin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asai doesn't seem bothered though.
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and Quin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Quin moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A big left from Quin misses.
Asai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Quin is out of range.
Quin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Quin.
Some wild striking there from Asai .
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Quin.
Quin ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai scores with a nice strike.
Quin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quin lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asai misses with a few strikes there.
Quin throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A jab from Asai misses.
Quin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai throws a wild body kick that Quin sees coming a mile off.
Asai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quin throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
Quin just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Asai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Asai tries to sprawl but Quin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matt Quin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quin wants to take a breather but Asai is having none of it.
Asai is looking to control Quin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asai avoid being mounted?
Quin is looking to take a break and control but Asai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

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

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#681 Mason vs Shin
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Asai scores with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Kind.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Kind throws a fast counter high kick but Asai manages to duck under it in time.
Kind throws a body kick that misses.
Kind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
A punch combination from Asai misses.
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kind misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kind loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
Kind tries to work over Asai 's front leg with a kick but Asai checks it.
We've been informed that Kind has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Asai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kind is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Asai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kind is looking to clinch but Asai is avoiding it.
It looked like Asai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kind.
Asai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asai tests Kind's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kind motions for Asai to come forward. Kind throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Asai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Asai 's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asai blocks a head kick by Kind.
A head kick misses from Kind.
Kind misses with a head kick.
Asai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai lands with a kick to the temple. Kind shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Asai moves out of range of the body kick.
Kind misses with a kick to the body.
Kind goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Asai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asai throws a head kick that Kind semi-blocks.
Kind thumps Asai with a low kick.
Kind on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kind throws a low kick, looking for Asai 's leg but Asai calmly moves out of range.
Asai moves out of range as Kind strikes.
Kind misses with a low kick.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Kind throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
It looked like Asai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kind looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Asai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kind.
Asai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kinds head.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kind avoids the damage to the body.
Asai is pushing Kind up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind.
Kind misses with some punches.
Asai is stalling here.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kind blocks a body shot from Asai .
Asai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kind backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kind misses with a body punch. #T3#
Asai stalling against the cage.
Asai missing with knees to the body.
Asai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai has Kind pressed against the cage.
Kind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kind lands an uppercut.
Kind misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kind avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
Asai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kind up against the cage.
Kind misses with the head strike.
Kind avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body. #T4#
Kind misses with the head strike.
Kind lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Kind tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kind scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kind misses with some punches.
Kind blocks an uppercut.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Kind swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kind avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kind works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asai with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Asai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kind managing to block the knees to the body from Asai .
Asai misses with a punch on the inside.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Asai missing with knees to the body.
Kind avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kind.
Asai throws a counter high kick but Kind was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice cross by Asai .
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai throws a body punch but Kind moves out of range.
Asai misses with a leg kick.
Kind throws a fast counter high kick but Asai manages to duck under it in time.
Asai throws a nice looking combination but Kind bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Kind's shoulder, as Kind tries to avoid the shot.
Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kind.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Asai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kind manages to circle out of the way.
Asai lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind slips under a jab.
Kind takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asai lands with a good body shot.
Asai misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kind is looking to clinch but Asai is avoiding it.
Asai misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kind pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asai is out of range and Kind settles back down.
Kind swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kind tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kind in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Kind misses with a head kick.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai takes a swing at Kind's ribcage but misses.
Kind throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kind throws a head kick that misses.
Kind scoring well with a low kick there.
Asai throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Kind clinches.
Asai looking to slow down the pace here.
Kind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kind can't find room to land a body shot as Asai controls the action.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Kind swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Asai lands a left hand.
Asai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kind working aggressively here.
Kind on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Kind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kind has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind lands with a light punch inside.
Kind stalls.
Kind tries a body shot but Asai blocks it.
Kind misses with a body punch.
Kind on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asai misses with a punch to the body.
Asai can't find room to land a body shot as Kind controls the action.
Kind has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Kind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kind is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Asai tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Champ Kind seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind.
Asai lands with a right to the head.
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
Kind throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai .
Kind can't find room to land a body shot as Asai controls the action.
Asai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kind blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
Asai prevents a body shot from Kind.
Asai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kind managing to block the knees to the body from Asai .
Kind lands a shoulder strike.
Kind being controlled against the cage.
Kind misses with a body punch. #T4#
Kind misses with the head strike.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Kind works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kind avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
Asai tries a body shot but Kind blocks it.
Asai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kind misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kind.
Asai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
Asai blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Asai .
Kind is breathing heavily.
Kind lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Asai misses with an uppercut. Kind saw that one coming.
Kind moves away from the strike by Asai .
Kind throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Asai moves out of range as Kind throws a body kick.
Kind pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kind throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kind avoids the head kick by Asai .
Kind is looking to chop away at Asai 's legs.
Asai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Kind counters with a good, hard body kick but Asai shrugs it off.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai tries to bum rush Kind with a series of wild strikes but Kind uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Kind slips the punch.
Kind moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kind lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asai takes a step back to recover.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kind.#T1#
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Kind is out of range.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Kind moved out of range.
Kind throws a leg kick but Asai moved away.#CL2#
Kind drives through and clinches with Asai against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kind fails to land.
Kind makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Asai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kind throws a head punch that misses.
Kind misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kind prevents a body shot from Asai .
Kind trying to control the position but instead, Asai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kind into the cage.
Kind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Kind.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
Kind scores with a nice hook to the head.
Champ Kind has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kind has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Kind on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
Kind working aggressively here.
Kind working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kind lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kind lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kind lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kind misses with the head strike.
Kind scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kind misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kind fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind.
Asai can't find room to land a body shot as Kind controls the action.
Asai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kind has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Kind swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kind lands a left hand.
Kind lands a nice uppercut.
Kind blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asai scores a nice knee to the body.
Kind scores with a shoulder strike.
Kind makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kind digs a right hand underneath Asai 's ribcage. Asai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kind avoids it.
Asai 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kind working aggressively here.
Kind scores with a shot to the side of Asai 's head.
Kind lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
Kind lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kind working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kind lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kind is defending well for now.#T4#
Kind tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Kind back against the cage.
Kind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kind avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
Kind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Kind.
Kind misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kind fails to land.
Kind lands an uppercut.
Asai landing knees to the body.
Asai looking to slow down the pace here.
Kind blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yoshihiro Asai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asai blocking some punches.
Kind on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GAMMA#676 Defoe v Ericsson
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1#
Blasts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blasts connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Blasts tries to clinch up but Asai circles away and keeps his distance.
Blasts walks into a left hand.
Asai blocks a low kick nicely.
Blasts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Blasts moves out of range easily.
Blasts throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Blasts moves away and avoids it.
Blasts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asai lands a head kick!
A jab lands there for Blasts.
Asai avoids the body shot from Blasts.
Blasts looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Asai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blasts doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Asai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blasts circles away quickly and effectively.
Blasts misses with a body shot.
Blasts tries to work over Asai 's front leg with a kick but Asai checks it.
Asai jabs Blasts right on the nose. Blasts blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Blasts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asai . Asai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Blasts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blasts.
Asai 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blasts under the eye.
Blasts moves out of range of the body kick from Asai .
Blasts tries a quick counter leg kick but Asai is wise to it.#CL2#
Blasts darts in and clinches Asai up against the cage.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Blasts avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Asai manages to break the clinch.
Blasts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blasts.
Blasts scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Blasts.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blasts.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blasts throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Blasts gets a clinch.
Blasts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Asai is looking to break free of the clinch but Blasts has double underhooks.
Blasts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blasts tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blasts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blasts.
Asai wants to get back to striking at distance but Blasts won't allow it.
Asai lands with a light punch inside.
Asai missing with knees to the body.
Blasts lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blasts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asai lands a body shot.
Blasts swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blasts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asai misses with some punches.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Blasts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blasts throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Blasts landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Blasts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blasts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blasts scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Blasts breaks from the clinch.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asai tries to land a front kick but Blasts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Blasts moved out of range.#CL2#
Blasts clinches up against the cage.
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
Blasts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blasts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Asai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blasts throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Blasts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Blasts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blasts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blasts jabs at Asai 's body.
Asai throws a jab when Blasts was well out of range.
Blasts moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Blasts moves out of range easily.
Asai throws a head kick but Blasts moves out of range.
Asai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blasts to score with a decent uppercut.
Asai keeps Blasts at a distance using the push kick.
Blasts looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Blasts.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blasts.
It looked like Asai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blasts.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Blasts steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asai .
Blasts is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Blasts.
Blasts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blasts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Asai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blasts on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rupert Blasts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blasts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai looks to land a body kick but Blasts moved away.
It seemed like Blasts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blasts in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Asai lands a slapping body shot.
Asai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asai throws a series of punches but Blasts avoids them all with ease.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blasts was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blasts lands a jab to the head.
Asai throws a push kick but Blasts slaps the foot to one side.
Asai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blasts on the side of the head.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai works the jab nicely.
Asai throws a lazy uppercut
and Blasts counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Blasts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blasts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Asai lands a jab to the head.
Asai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Asai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blasts, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Asai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blasts backwards.
Blasts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Asai 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
Blasts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asai s head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blasts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blasts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blasts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asai is defending well for now.
Blasts managing to block the knees to the body from Asai .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
Blasts looking to throw knees to the head but Asai is blocking nicely.
Blasts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blasts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blasts lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Blasts. #T2#
Blasts lands with a light punch inside.
Blasts has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blasts is defending well for now.
Asai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blasts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
Blasts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blasts digs a right hand underneath Asai 's ribcage. Asai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blasts tries to land knees in the clinch but Asai avoids the damage to the body.
Blasts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blasts blocks a body shot from Asai .
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Blasts avoids the damage to the body.
Rupert Blasts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from Asai .
Asai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blasts.
Blasts with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blasts as Asai tries to tie him up.
Asai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blasts backwards. #T3#
Blasts misses with a punch to the body.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blasts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the head but Asai blocks with his arms.
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
Asai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asai crunches a lovely knee into Blasts's ribcage.
Blasts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blasts lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Asai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Blasts moves out of range easily.
Blasts works the jab nicely.#T4#
Blasts blocks a head kick by Asai .
A low kick from Blasts misses
and Asai counters with an outside leg kick.
Blasts scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Blasts misses
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai punishes Blasts's body with a nice straight punch.
Asai staying out of range there.
Blasts lands a nice looking body shot.
Asai takes a swing at Blasts's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Nice uppercut there from Blasts.
Asai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blasts blocks a jab.
A big left from Asai misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Blasts looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Blasts wants to slow Asai down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Asai blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rupert Blasts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Asai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blasts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai avoids the body shot from Blasts.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blasts, right into the meat. #CL2#
Blasts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Asai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blasts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asai .#CL2#
Blasts has Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
Blasts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asai is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasts trying to land knees to the body.
Blasts scores with a shoulder strike.
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Blasts avoids the damage to the body.
Blasts swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blasts as Asai tries to tie him up. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asai .
Asai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blasts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Blasts.
Blasts trying to land knees to the body.
Blasts prevents Asai from breaking the clinch.
Blasts letting Asai take a breather here.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asai blocks it with crossed arms.
Blasts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai misses with some punches.
Asai blocking some punches.
Blasts avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blasts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai . #T2#
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Blasts avoids the damage to the body.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Blasts landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asai .
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blasts connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asai 's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blasts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asai blocks it with crossed arms.
Blasts avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
Asai misses with a knee strike.
Blasts working Asai over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blasts landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blasts misses with a knee strike.
Blasts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blasts lands with a right to the head.
Blasts managing to block the knees to the body from Asai . #T3#
Blasts scores with a knee to the head.
Blasts pushes Asai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blasts misses with a punch on the inside.
Blasts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Blasts controls his hands.
Blasts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blasts lands a knee to the head.
Blasts on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
Blasts misses with some punches. #BC#
Asai manages to break the clinch.
Blasts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blasts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target. #T4#
Blasts smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asai swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Asai as he checks the leg kick.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Blasts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Blasts.
Blasts thuds a left hand into Asai 's body.
Good exchange - Blasts coming out on top.
A lazy left from Blasts finds it's target.
Blasts lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Blasts lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blasts throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blasts misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Blasts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asai , pushing him back against the cage.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A knee to the head by Blasts.
Blasts has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .

And that's the end of the fight!
Rupert Blasts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blasts 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Blasts!
After the fight, Rupert Blasts was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#667 Bryant v Bubba 2
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Asai misses. #CL2#
Asai clinches up with Sodergren and pushes him back against the cage.
Asai 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Asai blocks it. #BC#
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asai 's sensitive parts.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Asai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asai scores with a nice strike.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Asai checks it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
Sodergren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asai obliges.
Asai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sodergren is breathing heavily.
Asai tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Asai .
Asai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sodergren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asai .
Asai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sodergren backwards.
Sodergren blocks a body shot from Asai .
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands.
Sodergren takes a shot to the head.
Asai crunches a lovely knee into Sodergren's ribcage.
Asai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sodergrens head.
Asai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Asai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sodergren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Asai can turn it around.
Asai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Asai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asai lands a good knee to the midsection. Sodergren won't want to take too many of those.
Asai taking a breather.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Asai to work.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asai is stalling here.
Asai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asai has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Asai missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Sodergren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sodergren tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Sodergren back against the cage.
Asai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asai stalling against the cage.
Sodergren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
I was talking to Sodergren's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Sodergren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Sodergren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asai scores with a head kick. Sodergren tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab from Sodergren finds it's way through Asai 's defenses.
Asai throws a push kick but Sodergren slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Sodergren misses with the body kick
and Asai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Sodergren tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Sodergren throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Sodergren throws a quick counter kick to the body but Asai avoids it.
Sodergren throws a lazy body kick
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sodergren's head backwards.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Sodergren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Sodergren is rocked!
A jab from Asai misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sodergren misses its target.
Oh Sodergren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sodergren works the jab nicely.
Sodergren seems to have got his legs back now.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Asai misses with a combination
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Asai .
Sodergren throwing a counter right hand but Asai manages to avoid it.
Sodergren 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.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Asai cracks Sodergren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sodergren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sodergren lands with an overhand left.
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Asai tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Sodergren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asai cracks Sodergren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai throws a series of punches but Sodergren avoids them all with ease.
Asai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Asai throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Asai misses with a right hand
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Sodergren.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai keeps Sodergren at a distance using the push kick.
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sodergren looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Asai throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sodergren.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sodergren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Sodergren tries to move into range but Asai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sodergren keeps Asai at a distance using the push kick.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Sodergren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asai lands with a hook. Sodergren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asai avoids the body shot from Sodergren. #T3#
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sodergren throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Sodergren misses with a right hand
and Asai counters with a one-two to the body.
Sodergren blocks a head kick by Asai .
Sodergren throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a good, hard body kick but Sodergren shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sodergren throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sodergren.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai punishes Sodergren's body with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Asai connects with a leg kick. Sodergren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asai checks a leg kick. #T4#
Asai throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren misses with a straight left.
Asai scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sodergren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asai moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but Asai moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Asai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asai has Sodergren pushed against the cage.
Sodergren is trying to force a seperation but Asai has the dominant position.#BC#
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asai misses with a double jab.
A big left from Asai misses.
Sodergren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick from Asai lands but Sodergren takes it in his stride.
Sodergren misses with a two punch combination.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Sodergren moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Asai misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Sodergren's front leg but catches the back leg as Sodergren tries to avoid it.
A combination from Sodergren does no damage.
Asai throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asai is out of range and Sodergren settles back down.
Asai throws out a counter right but Sodergren avoids it with no problem.
Asai tried to score with a low kick but Sodergren checks it.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Asai just manages to avoid it.
Asai throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sodergren 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 big right from Sodergren misses.
Asai connects with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Asai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sodergren - the referee stops the clock and Asai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sodergren. Asai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Asai avoids a kick to the body.
Basten Sodergren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Sodergren counters with a quick kick to the body but Asai blocks it.
Asai pushes Sodergren away with a front kick.
Sodergren looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Nice body kick from Sodergren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sodergren tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Asai avoids it.
Asai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sodergren on the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Sodergren finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sodergren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.#T3#
Asai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Sodergren.
Sodergren throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Sodergren lands a left and a right that send Asai crashing to the mat, dazed. Sodergren thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
A big left from Sodergren misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Asai drives through and clinches with Sodergren against the cage.
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sodergren avoids it.
Sodergren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sodergren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asai stalling against the cage.
Asai missing with knees to the body.
Sodergren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Sodergren is trying to break the clinch but Asai has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asai stalling.
Asai scores with a shot to the side of Sodergren's head.
Sodergren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sodergren manages to break the clinch.
Asai swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodergren.
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Asai saw it coming and moves away.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Yoshihiro Asai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sodergren defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Asai .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Some wild striking there from Asai .

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Asai .
Well Asai 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GAMMA#662 Bryant v Curry 2
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
A big left from Asai misses. #CL#
Asai takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Ashton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ashton.
A bone on bone clash there as Ashton blocks the leg kick.
Asai swings for the body but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Ashton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asai on the side of the head.
Asai throws a body kick that misses
and Ashton counters with a straight right hand.
Ashton misses the shot to the body.
Asai moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Ashton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Ashton follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Asai works Ashton's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Asai 's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ashton misses with a left hand
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Asai .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ashton shoots and misses
and Asai counters with a head kick.
Ashton walks into a stiff left hand from Asai .
Ashton misses the jab.#T1#
Ashton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
Asai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Ashton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asai cracks Ashton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ashton was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
A low kick from Asai is predictable there
and Ashton counters with a body kick that stops Asai in his tracks momentarily.
Ashton thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Ashton's head back.
Ashton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Asai connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashton lands a jab.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashton.
Asai lands a front kick.
Ashton misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
Ashton throws a lazy uppercut
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Ashton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Asai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Asai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ashton.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
Asai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ashton takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Ashton's head back.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai throws a one two combo.
Asai wants to clinch up but Ashton keeps it at a distance.
Ashton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Ashton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ashton.
Ashton throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
A big left from Ashton misses.
Asai slips a jab from Ashton.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Ashton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ashton slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai throws a lazy head kick
and Ashton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Ashton misses.
Asai takes one to the chin there.
Ashton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ashton ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Ashton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asai tries to move into range but Ashton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Ashton as he connects with a hook.
Asai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ashton.
Asai slips a straight right by Ashton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Ashton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4##CL#
Asai has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Asai .
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
Asai gets underhooks to prevent Ashton's takedown attempt.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ashton.
Asai is struggling to control the position.
Ashton is trying to drag Asai to the mat but Asai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asai slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ashton can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai just leaning against Ashton, taking a breather.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ashton is defending well for now.
Ashton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ashton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab from Ashton misses.
Ashton misses with a looping left.
Asai scores with a push kick.
Ashton misses the jab.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asai scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Ashton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ashton looks to throw a body kick
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Ashton tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai is looking to clinch.
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ashton misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Ashton moves out of range of the body kick.
Ashton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ashton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashton can do to turn this around?
Ashton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ashton.
Ashton scores with a body shot.
Asai lands with a right hand. #CL#
Asai moves into the clinch.
Ashton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asai trying to stall but Ashton improves his position.
Ashton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ashton tries for a takedown but Asai manages to get underhooks. #TD2#
Ashton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai pulls Ashton in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Ashton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Asai trying to keep a closed guard but Ashton is proving a slippery customer.
Ashton throws a big right hand that misses.
Asai looking to control.
Ashton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ashton chips away with some ground and pound.
Ashton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ashton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ashton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asai checks it well.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Ashton misses with a leg kick.
Ashton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Asai both land. Nice combination.
Ashton scores with a push kick.
Ashton misses the jab.
Ashton scores with a kick to the body.
Asai moves out of range as Ashton strikes.
Ashton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ashton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashton slips a jab from Asai .#TD2#
Ashton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asai to the ground. Ashton is now in Asai 's guard.
Ashton throwing strikes from guard but Asai blocks nicely. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ashton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ashton advances position into side control!
Ashton wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ashton tries for a kimura but Asai is defending well.
Asai is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asai cracks Ashton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Ashton avoids it.
Good work by Asai as he checks the leg kick.
Asai throws an off balance right hand
and Ashton counters with a stiff right hand.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Ashton misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai throws a wild body kick that Ashton sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Ashton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Ashton misses.
Asai darts in trying to clinch
and Ashton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Asai lands a nice shot to the body.
Ashton avoids the body shot from Asai .
Asai throws an off balance right hand
letting Ashton counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ashton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Asai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Ashton's head back.
Jab by Asai .
Ashton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asai tries to avoid it but Ashton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asai to the ground. Asai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asai moves away from the strike by Ashton.
Ashton throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai misses with a wild combination.
Ashton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ashton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Ashton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ashton misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ashton tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Ashton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asai .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ashton.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ashton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ashton misses with a looping left.
Ashton lands a nice shot that snaps Asai 's head back.
A jab from Ashton does it's job there.
Asai looks to clinch
and Ashton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ashton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ashton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ashton missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ashton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Ashton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asai under the eye.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ashton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ashton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Asai slips under a jab from Ashton.
Ashton misses with a body shot.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ashton shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ashton.
Ashton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ashton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ashton has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asai .
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Ashton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asai scores with a head kick.
Asai cracks Ashton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asai throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Ashton misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Asai . That snapped Ashton's head back. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashton manages to avoid it.
Asai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Ashton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Asai misses with a straight left.
Ashton slips a jab from Asai .
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton scores with a body shot.
Ashton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asai defends well and Ashton ends up having to push Asai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ashton dives in for a single leg takedown but Asai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Asai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ashton's head.
Yoshihiro Asai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Asai blocks a jab.
Ashton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ashton dives in for a single leg takedown but Asai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ashton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Asai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asai , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GAMMA#655 Volkov v Pierno
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Asai tries to clinch up but Dias Jimenez circles away and keeps his distance.
Dias Jimenez scores with a head kick.
Dias Jimenez tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Asai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Asai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dias Jimenez finds it's way round the side to connect with Asai 's head.
Asai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dias Jimenez jabs Asai right on the nose. Asai blinks but takes it well.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Dias Jimenez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dias Jimenez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Dias Jimenez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dias Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dias Jimenez slips under a jab from Asai .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dias Jimenez! But no joy.
Dias Jimenez drops his hands momentarily and Asai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dias Jimenez throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
Asai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asai misses with an uppercut
and Dias Jimenez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Dias Jimenez.
Asai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dias Jimenez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dias Jimenez blocks the body kick.
Dias Jimenez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dias Jimenez moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Dias Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dias Jimenez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dias Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Dias Jimenez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dias Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Dias Jimenez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dias Jimenez staying out of range there.
A jab from Dias Jimenez misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai misses with a hook
and Dias Jimenez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Dias Jimenez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asai avoids the head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Good standup being displayed there by Asai as he connects with a hook.
Asai throws a head kick but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Asai throws out a leg kick but Dias Jimenez moves out of range and Asai only half commits.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asai - that will leave a mark!
Dias Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Asai checks a low kick from Dias Jimenez.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai misses with a looping left.#T3#
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Dias Jimenez.
A slow jab from Dias Jimenez misses its intended target.
Dias Jimenez throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there
and Dias Jimenez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dias Jimenez cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dias Jimenez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Asai .
Dias Jimenez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dias Jimenez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dias Jimenez misses with a leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Dias Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dias Jimenez throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai lands a head kick. Dias Jimenez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dias Jimenez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Asai tries to clinch up.
Dias Jimenez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dias Jimenez blocks a head kick by Asai .
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias Jimenez.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai misses with a hook. Dias Jimenez ducked under it nicely.
Dias Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dias Jimenez.
Nice uppercut lands for Dias Jimenez. That snapped Asai 's head back.
Dias Jimenez is looking to slow Asai down with leg kicks.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dias Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dias Jimenez blocks the body kick.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dias Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Dias Jimenez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice cross by Asai .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy Dias Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai '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#
Dias Jimenez cracks a nice hook into Asai 's ribs.
Dias Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Asai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dias Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asai .
The fight stays on the outside here - Asai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dias Jimenez blocks a head kick by Asai .
It seemed like Dias Jimenez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dias Jimenez.
Asai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dias Jimenez.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dias Jimenez does it's job there.
Dias Jimenez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dias Jimenez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dias Jimenez throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Dias Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asai throws a hook but Dias Jimenez avoids it easily.
Dias Jimenez lands with a nice body punch.
Asai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dias Jimenez avoids it.
A big left from Dias Jimenez misses.
Dias Jimenez scores with the left hand. Asai knows he should have avoided that one.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez lands a lovely overhand right.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dias Jimenez. That snapped Asai 's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dias Jimenez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Asai clinches.
I was talking to Asai 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Dias Jimenez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dias Jimenez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dias Jimenez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asai s head.
Dias Jimenez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dias Jimenez misses with the head strike.
Asai wants to stall.
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asai .
Dias Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Asai blocking some punches.
Dias Jimenez throws a head punch that misses.
Asai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dias Jimenez throws an elbow but it misses.
Asai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dias Jimenez struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Asai fails to land.
Asai avoids a wild elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands.
Dias Jimenez scores with a shot to the side of Asai 's head. #T3#
Dias Jimenez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dias Jimenez as Asai tries to tie him up.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dias Jimenez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dias Jimenez is defending well for now.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai throws a head punch that misses.
Asai avoids a wild elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asai blocks the elbow strike.
Dias Jimenez blocking some punches.
Asai avoids the elbow strike from Dias Jimenez, against the cage.
Dias Jimenez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asai missing with knees to the body.
Dias Jimenez lands an uppercut.
Dias Jimenez misses with a punch on the inside.
Dias Jimenez misses with the head strike.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asai . #T4#
Dias Jimenez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dias Jimenez backwards.
Asai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dias Jimenez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asai lands a nice knee to the body.
Dias Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asai trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Asai is trying to maintain a safe position but Dias Jimenez gets an underhook and turns Asai into the cage.
Dias Jimenez lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias Jimenez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Asai 's brow.
Dias Jimenez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dias Jimenez has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Asai lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dias Jimenez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Dias Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Asai 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asai checks a leg kick nicely.
Dias Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Dias Jimenez tries a quick counter leg kick but Asai is wise to it.
Asai lands a head kick. Dias Jimenez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dias Jimenez.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dias Jimenez swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez misses with a kick to the body.
Asai avoids the head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Good leg kick by Dias Jimenez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias Jimenez.
Asai slips a jab from Dias Jimenez.
Asai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dias Jimenez's head.
Dias Jimenez walks into a left hand.
Dias Jimenez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Asai slips under a jab from Dias Jimenez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias Jimenez.
Asai misses with a low kick.
A big left from Dias Jimenez misses.
Dias Jimenez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asai 's calf.#T1#
Dias Jimenez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses with a straight left.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Dias Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Dias Jimenez.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
Asai looks to land a body kick but Dias Jimenez moved away.
Dias Jimenez throws a low kick but Asai moves out of range easily.
Dias Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez staying out of range there.
Dias Jimenez looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Dias Jimenez with a nice cross.
Asai walks into a jab.
Asai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Asai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Dias Jimenez's head but Dias Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dias Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dias Jimenez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Asai tries to clinch up.
Dias Jimenez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias Jimenez connects with a body shot.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Dias Jimenez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dias Jimenez throws out the jab.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Dias Jimenez feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Asai staying out of range there.
Dias Jimenez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dias Jimenez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dias Jimenez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dias Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
A big left from Asai misses. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Asai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dias Jimenez - the referee stops the clock and Asai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dias Jimenez. Asai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dias Jimenez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asai is able to avoid easily.
Dias Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Good work by Asai as he checks the leg kick.
Dias Jimenez throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dias Jimenez.
Asai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dias Jimenez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dias Jimenez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Dias Jimenez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dias Jimenez ducks right into an uppercut from Asai .
Dias Jimenez staying out of range there.
Dias Jimenez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Asai misses.
A head kick misses from Dias Jimenez. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asai scores with a jab. Dias Jimenez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai blocks a head kick by Dias Jimenez.
Asai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dias Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Dias Jimenez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asai is able to avoid easily.
Dias Jimenez connects with the punch.
Dias Jimenez connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Dias Jimenez misses its intended target.
Dias Jimenez moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
And Dias Jimenez responds with a good body kick, but Asai manages to step out the way in time.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Asai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Asai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asai tries to clinch but Dias Jimenez moves out of range.
Dias Jimenez cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dias Jimenez moves away from the strike by Asai .

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Dias Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dias Jimenez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jimmy Dias Jimenez thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#650 McTearson v Volkov
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Asai misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Kind.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Kind misses.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kind dips to his left and cracks Asai with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Kind - just one landing.
Kind lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Kind lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Asai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kind misses with a body kick.
Asai scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kind throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Asai misses.
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kind.
Asai moves in looking to clinch but Kind pushes him off.
Kind connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Kind misses
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kind gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kind blocks a body shot from Asai .
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kind avoids it.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Kind breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Kind tenderised Asai 's leg. Asai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kind has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kind misses with a looping right.
Kind darts in trying to clinch
and Asai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Kind.#T2#
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kind scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kind wants to clinch up but Asai keeps it at a distance.
Kind tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Asai throws a hook but Kind avoids it easily.
Kind rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai counters with a left and a right that stings Kind.
Asai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kind cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Kind.
Kind connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kind swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kind is looking to clinch but Asai is avoiding it.
Kind has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kind looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai throws a body punch but Kind moves out of range.
Jab by Kind.#T3#
Kind misses with a double jab.
Kind cracks the inside of Asai 's front leg.
Asai throws a hook but Kind avoids it easily.
Kind turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kind swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kind throws a head kick that misses.
Kind tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kind is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kind walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kind looks to throw the jab but Asai is out of range.
Asai lands a slapping body shot.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kind misses the jab.
Kind throws a head kick that Asai semi-blocks.
Kind is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Asai takes a swing at Kind's ribcage but misses.
Kind ducks right into an uppercut from Asai .
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!
Asai tries to close the distance and clinch but Kind swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asai blocks the body kick.
Kind fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kind is just out of range.
Asai backing away here, and Kind unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kind manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kind misses with a wild body shot.
Kind pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asai is out of range and Kind settles back down.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Kind throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kind throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kind throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Asai misses its target.
Kind pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kind manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kind throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Kind dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Asai looks for the body kick but Kind saw that one coming.
Kind throws a body kick that misses.
Asai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Asai clinches.
A shot in the inside from Asai .
A right hook to the body lands for Kind.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kind avoids the damage to the body.
Kind lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asai lands an uppercut.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind.
Kind has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A knee to the head by Asai .
Kind managing to block the knees to the body from Asai .
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Asai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kind lands a shoulder strike.
Asai blocks a body shot from Kind.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Asai fails to land.
Kind misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Asai .
Kind working aggressively here.
Kind avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Asai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asai trying to stall but Kind improves his position.
Kind misses with a body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kind in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kind makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kind avoids the damage to the body.
Kind on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Champ Kind seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kind.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kind lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards. #T2#
A hook to the body from Asai .
Asai prevents a body shot from Kind.
Kind swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Asai works on Kind's body with a couple of short punches.
Kind is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kind tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kind takes a knee to the side of the body.
Asai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Asai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kind up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Asai .
Asai lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Asai lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Asai on the inside. #T3#
Kind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asai s head.
A right hook to the body lands for Asai .
Asai stalling.
Asai leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Asai for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kind lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asai slows down the pace here.
Kind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kind throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai .
Kind misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Asai .
Kind misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kind lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kind avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Kind fails to land.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kind.
Kind working aggressively here.
Kind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai crunches a lovely knee into Kind's ribcage.
Kind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asai tries to work over Kind's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai tries a body shot but Kind blocks it.
Kind is trying to maintain a safe position but Asai gets an underhook and turns Kind into the cage.
Asai lands with a left to the head.
Asai lands a nice knee to the body.
Kind taking a breather.
Asai lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Asai moves into the clinch.
Kind misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asai .
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asai lands a nice uppercut.
Asai has Kind pressed against the cage.
Asai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asai obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai slows down the pace here.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kind takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asai scores with a shot to the side of Kind's head. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kind fails to land.
Asai is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asai obliges.
Asai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asai pushes Kind back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asai .
Knees in the clinch landing for Asai .
Nice body punch from Asai - that landed with a thud.
Kind doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kind avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Asai .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai working Kind over with knees to the body.
Asai is looking to control Kind's arms but Kind gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asai has his back to the cage. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asai .
Kind blocks a body shot from Asai .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind.
Asai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kind.
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right handed body shot lands from Asai .
Asai lands a knee to the body.
Asai lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Kind is rocked!
Stalling in the clinch from Asai .
Asai lands a hook that snaps the head of Kind backwards.
Kind is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Nice body punch from Asai .
Good body shot from Asai .
Asai effectively controlling the action here.
Kind seems to have recovered his senses.
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kind lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Kind avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage. #T3#
Asai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kind throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind.
Good body shot from Asai .
Asai has Kind pushed against the cage.
Asai blocking some punches.
Kind misses with some punches.
Kind has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Kind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kind in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kind on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kind's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asai lands a shot to the body.
Asai controlling the action here for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Asai .#T4#
Asai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kind is defending well for now.
Asai lands a body punch.
Kind on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Asai on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kind lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asai 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind.
Asai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Asai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kind lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Asai .
Kind takes a knee to the side of the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Asai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GAMMA#645 Hasai vs Hanolla
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Asai misses with a few strikes there.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Hanolla lands with a good body shot.
Asai throws a right hand that Hanolla ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanolla also avoids with ease.
Asai looks to land a combination but Hanolla avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hanolla.
Hanolla throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Hanolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanolla will feel that in the morning.
Hanolla cracks a nice hook into Asai 's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Hanolla there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Hanolla.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanolla misses with a body kick.
Asai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanolla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Asai lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanolla's head.
Asai 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hanolla under the eye.
Asai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Hanolla slips under a jab from Asai .
Asai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hanolla.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanolla.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Hanolla saw that one coming.
Hanolla moves out of range of the body kick from Asai .
Hanolla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanolla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Hanolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Hanolla looks to move away, Asai throws a big counter combo but Hanolla just gets out of the way.
Nice body kick from Asai .
Hanolla moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanolla misses with a low kick as Asai jumps back.#T2#
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Hanolla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanolla cracks Asai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanolla needs to keep his hands up - Asai had a free shot at his head there.
Hanolla avoids the head kick by Asai .
Hanolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Hanolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanolla moves away.
Asai lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Jutta Hanolla has been cut.
Hanolla lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanolla tests Asai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanolla.
Asai swings widly with a right hand
and Hanolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanolla misses with an uppercut
and Asai finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hanolla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Hanolla. #T3#
Hanolla moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asai lands with a hook. Hanolla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanolla.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanolla.
Hanolla only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hanolla connects with a body shot.
Hanolla fakes the leg kick and cracks Asai in the body.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Asai misses with a two punch combination.
Hanolla throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai .
Hanolla punishes Asai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hanolla.
Hanolla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Hanolla manages to avoid it.
Asai swings for the body but Hanolla moves out of range.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Asai 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.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanolla lands a jab to the head.
Hanolla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanolla throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Hanolla ducks down to avoid it.
Hanolla throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asai .
Hanolla is looking to slow Asai down with leg kicks.
Asai misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Asai throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanolla lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanolla! But no joy.
Asai avoids the body shot from Hanolla.
Hanolla scores with a leg kick.
Hanolla lands with a shot to the body.
Asai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanolla lands a jab to Asai 's midsection.
A head kick misses from Hanolla.
Hanolla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanolla follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Asai misses with a jab to the body
and Hanolla counters with a body kick that stops Asai in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Hanolla feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down. #T1#
Hanolla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hanolla counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Asai misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Hanolla finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanolla looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.
Hanolla throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Hanolla.
Hanolla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanolla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanolla throws a one two combo.
Hanolla pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai blocks a head kick by Hanolla.
Hanolla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hanolla.
Hanolla throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hanolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Asai throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hanolla to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Hanolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanolla misses with a low kick.
Jutta Hanolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanolla jabs Asai right on the nose. Asai blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hanolla.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Hanolla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Asai throws out a leg kick but Hanolla moves out of range and Asai only half commits.
Hanolla misses with a body shot.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanolla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Asai throws a push kick but Hanolla slaps the foot to one side.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanolla throws a combination. Asai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hanolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Hanolla's shoulder, as Hanolla tries to avoid the shot.
Hanolla thuds a left hand into Asai 's body.
Asai cracks a nice hook into Hanolla's ribs.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Hanolla steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hanolla throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asai 's head.
Hanolla takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
Asai looks to land a left hand but Hanolla moved out of range nicely.
Asai takes a swing at Hanolla's ribcage but misses.
Hanolla connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Hanolla loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hanolla scores with a jab to the head.
Asai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Hanolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanolla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Hanolla slips the punch.
Asai takes a swing at Hanolla's ribcage but misses.
Hanolla thinks about the counter body kick.
Asai scores with a one two! Hanolla had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hanolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanolla shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai thows a leg kick but Hanolla checks it
and Hanolla counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jutta Hanolla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanolla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanolla connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asai . Asai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asai jabs Hanolla right on the nose. Hanolla blinks but takes it well.
Hanolla blocks a head kick by Asai .
Asai misses with an uppercut.
And Hanolla responds with a good body kick, but Asai manages to step out the way in time.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hanolla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hanolla lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asai walks into a jab.
Asai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanolla catches Asai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hanolla moves away from the strike by Asai .
Asai tries to work over Hanolla's front leg with a kick but Hanolla checks it.
Hanolla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice body kick there by Hanolla.#T1#
Hanolla scoring well with a low kick there.
Hanolla works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Asai is rocked!
Hanolla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Asai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanolla throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Asai seems to have got his legs back now.
Asai seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hanolla shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Asai is backing up but Hanolla catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Asai covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hanolla Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jutta Hanolla!
A relieved looking Jutta Hanolla thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#641 Hanolla v Jimenez
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1##CL#
Goodman pushes Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai is stalling here.
Goodman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman lands with a light punch inside.
Asai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike.
Asai lands with a short shot to the head.
Asai throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Asai lands with a left to the head.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asai or not.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Asai is pushing Goodman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
I was talking to Goodman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Goodman tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Asai looking to stall.
Asai lands a shot to the body.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Asai lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Asai takes a shot to the head.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Asai misses with a knee to the head.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Asai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Asai misses with a punch to the body.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asai s head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman has Asai pushed against the cage.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goodman is keeping busy.
Goodman is working Asai over against the cage.
Asai is trying to maintain a safe position but Goodman gets an underhook and turns Asai into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Asai looks winded!#T3#
Goodman tries a body shot but Asai blocks it.
Asai tries to stall but Goodman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman cracks Asai with a nice body shot.
Goodman cracks Asai with a nice body shot.
Goodman lands a shot to the body.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Asai 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman is stalling here.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Asai . #T4#
Asai blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Asai breaks from the clinch.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Goodman moves out of range easily.
Asai moves forwards but Goodman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Asai misses
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
As Asai tries to get set, Goodman tries to push him back and clinch up but Asai manages to avoid the attempt.
Goodman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goodman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman tries to clinch there but Asai circles away.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goodman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Asai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saul Goodman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Asai misses with a hook to the body
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goodman.
Goodman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Goodman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman tries a body shot but Asai blocks it.
Goodman pushes Asai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Asai looking to slow down the pace here.
Asai tries to stall but Goodman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai working aggressively here.
Asai tries to land a knee to the head but Goodman blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage. #T1#
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goodman lands with a right to the head.
Saul Goodman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Asai is breathing heavily.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Asai takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goodman.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goodman as Asai tries to tie him up.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asai throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Asai fails to land.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asai can do to turn this around?
Asai throws an elbow that misses.
Asai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goodman blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Goodman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman scores with a shot to the side of Asai 's head.
Asai blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Asai avoiding damage.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Asai controls the action.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asai looking to throw knees to the head but Goodman is blocking nicely.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Goodman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asai trying to stall but Goodman improves his position.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman managing to block the knees to the body from Asai .
Goodman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands. #T3#
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asai s head.
Asai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Goodman's face.
Asai misses with a knee strike.
Goodman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Asai tries to land a knee to the head but Goodman blocks with his arms.
Goodman presses Asai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goodman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asai .
Goodman misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman gets through Asai 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai takes a shot to the head.
Goodman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Asai is rocked!
Asai misses with a knee to the head.
Goodman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodman finish him?
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman throws a big uppercut that drops Asai ! More strikes from Goodman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Asai lies dazed against the cage as Goodman celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GK 130 - Cole vs Asai 2
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Asai throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Cole counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cole thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely.
Asai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole. #SUB#
Cole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asai is looking to improve his position.
Cole perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
Asai moves into full guard.
Asai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Asai holds on and takes a little breather.
Cole trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asai controls Cole momentarily but Cole frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Asai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cole.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Cole trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cole connects with a couple of short punches.
Cole is looking to work some ground and pound but Asai has wrist control.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole cracks Asai with a solid left hand.
Cole wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Asai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Cole is pulling down on Asai 's head to control his posture.
Cole wants to sweep here but Asai controlling him for the moment.
Asai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Asai wants to get up but he can't break Cole's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cole seems keen to control Asai 's posture.
Asai wants to stand but Cole is controlling his posture from full guard.
Asai is fighting to break Cole's control of his arms but Cole is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Asai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #KD2#
Asai lands a big head kick that sends Cole tumbling to the mat! Asai takes a step backwards and waves Cole back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.
Asai looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Asai backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Cole's temple! It sends Cole violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Asai celebrates and the doctors try to help Cole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai is the new middleweight champion!

Event: GKNY 125 - Boom vs Wills
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Asai misses with an uppercut.
Nilsen misses with a kick to the body.
Asai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Nilsen slips under a jab.
Nilsen with the counter takedown but Asai avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asai as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen blocks a head kick by Asai . #TD2#
Nilsen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Asai is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Nilsen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Asai 's legs.
Nilsen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Nilsen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Asai , who protects the arm well.
Nilsen wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nilsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asai tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Nilsen tries for a kimura but Asai is defending well.
Nilsen trying to control the action but Asai is working from the bottom.
Asai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Asai tries to get out of the position.
Asai is letting Nilsen control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Asai tries to bench press Nilsen off him but Nilsen keeps the position. #T3#
Asai is trying to control Nilsen's posture but Nilsen avoids it.
Nilsen trying to control the position but Asai is working away.
The referee asks Nilsen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nilsen prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Nilsen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nilsen working the head with strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nilsen off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asai doesn't have the hooks in and Nilsen manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Nilsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Asai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nilsen, into his guard. #REVR#
Nilsen working a defensive guard here.
Asai stopping the sweep attempt from Nilsen.
Asai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Asai stands up and waves to Nilsen to follow him.
Asai leaves Nilsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asai throws a counter high kick but Nilsen was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dennis Nilsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Asai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nilsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asai keeps Nilsen at a distance using the push kick. #TD2#
Nilsen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai controls Nilsen momentarily but Nilsen frees himself.
Dennis Nilsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nilsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nilsen stopping the sweep attempt from Asai .#T1#
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen wants to pass the guard but Asai is keeping the position.
Nilsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nilsen pushing down on Asai 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Nilsen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nilsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asai wants to control but Nilsen is keeping busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Asai tries to roll over but Nilsen keeps him under control.
Nilsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nilsen is looking to stall here but Asai recovers full guard.
Nilsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nilsen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asai defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asai is refusing to be controlled, as Nilsen sits in half guard. #T3#
Asai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nilsen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BLOODSPORT GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nilsen not doing much here.
Asai gets back to full guard.
Asai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Asai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nilsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Asai , which made it look bad.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nilsen's sensitive parts.
Asai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Asai wants it to stay on the feet.
As Nilsen tries to get set, Asai tries to push him back and clinch up but Nilsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsen.
Nilsen closes the distance and clinches up with Asai , looking for a takedown. Nilsen pushes Asai against the cage but Asai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asai swivels and escapes.
Asai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nilsen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nilsen throws a combination that misses
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Nilsen's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Nilsen's cut.
That's time! Asai 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asai scores with the left hand. Nilsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Nilsen misses the shot to the body.
Asai drops Nilsen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Asai 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 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GKNY 121-Mencken/Gumption III
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai misses with a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Joe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asai throws a head kick that misses
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai misses with a hook
and Joe counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Asai lands a big head kick that sends Joe tumbling to the mat! Asai takes a step backwards and waves Joe back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Joe is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.#T1#
Joe fails with the takedown
and Asai counters with a huge right that knocks Joe out cold! Asai is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GKNY 116 - Cooke vs Joe
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Asai looks to land a left hand but Filipowicz moved out of range nicely.
Asai throws an off balance right hand
and Filipowicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipowicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asai .
Filipowicz connects with a body shot.
Filipowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai misses with a double jab.
Filipowicz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Filipowicz throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Filipowicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Filipowicz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Filipowicz cracks Asai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Asai avoids the body shot from Filipowicz.
Asai dodges the punch combination from Filipowicz.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Filipowicz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Filipowicz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai scores with a head kick. #KD#
Asai lands a big head kick that sends Filipowicz tumbling to the mat! Asai takes a step backwards and waves Filipowicz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Filipowicz is rocked!
Filipowicz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Filipowicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Filipowicz moves out of range easily.
Asai cracks Filipowicz with a hook to the temple - Filipowicz is on wobbly legs here! Asai swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Filipowicz falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Asai wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GKNY 111 - Defoe vs Marfaker
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Asai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
Cole misses with a hook.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Asai misses with a looping left.
Cole blocks a jab.
Cole seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole avoids the head kick by Asai .
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Cole backs off Asai throws a huge counter combo but Cole manages to avoid it all.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Asai .#T1#
A big right from Asai misses.
Asai throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole goes for a double leg but Asai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asai continues to drive forward.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Cole is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Asai .
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Cole closes the distance and pushes Asai back into the cage.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
Asai trying to control the position but instead, Cole has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asai into the cage.
A knee to the head by Asai . #CUT2#
It looks like Michael Cole has been cut.#T2#
Cole tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Asai .
Asai digs a right hand into Cole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cole's gas tank.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Asai controls the action.
Cole takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asai tries to work over Cole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cole has him pressed against the cage.
Cole misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Asai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cole is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cole as Asai tries to tie him up.
Cole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards. #T3#
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asai taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Asai 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Asai lands a shoulder strike.
Asai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asai tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cole circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole attempts a counter takedown but Asai avoids it well and moves away.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
A lazy left from Asai finds it's target.
Cole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Asai lands a left and a right that send Cole crashing to the mat, dazed. Asai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Cole is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cole crumples to the floor! Asai milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GKNY 105 - Defoe vs Man
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Asai is looking to slow Castle down with leg kicks.
Castle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Castle has Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
Asai lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Castle.
Castle tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castle slowing the pace effectively.
Asai landing knees to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Slade Castle has been cut.
A short uppercut from Asai .
Castle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Asai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castle lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Slade Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai wants to counter with a clinch but Castle pushes him away.
Castle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Asai .
Castle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asai keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Castle throws a series of punches but Asai moves out of range.
Castle moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAsai .
Castle cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asai throws a big counter head kick but Castle avoids it with no problem.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Castle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
It seemed like Asai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castle misses with a wild body shot.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Castle looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
Castle throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai with a hook.
Asai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai scores with a jab to the body.
We've been informed that Asai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Castle doesn't manage to clinch there - Asai circles away.
Asai Throws a clean left jab. Asai Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Castle's chin! Castle crumbles to the ground and Asai follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Asai !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GKNY 100 - Mencken vs Brewer
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Filipowicz scores with a jab.
A jab from Filipowicz misses.
Filipowicz catches Asai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filipowicz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Filipowicz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Filipowicz lands with an overhand left.
Filipowicz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Filipowicz blocks the low kick.
Filipowicz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asai with a body shot.
Filipowicz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Asai takes one on the button.
Filipowicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Filipowicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Asai 's 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!
Asai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Michal Filipowicz has been cut.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipowicz.
The crowd cheers as Filipowicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
Filipowicz throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Filipowicz lands a jab to Asai 's midsection.
Filipowicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai . #T1#
Asai throws a head kick but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Asai slips under a jab from Filipowicz.
Asai throws a lazy right hand but Filipowicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Filipowicz is out of range.
A left and a right from Asai both land. Nice combination.
Asai misses with an uppercut
and Filipowicz counters with a straight right hand.
Filipowicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Asai has Filipowicz up against the cage in a clinch.
Asai looking to slow down the pace here.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Filipowicz is defending well for now.
Asai lands with a left to the head.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filipowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai misses with the head strike.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Filipowicz fails to land.
Filipowicz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Filipowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Filipowicz. #T2#
Filipowicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filipowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Asai scores a nice knee to the body.
Asai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Filipowicz.
Asai stalling against the cage. #BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filipowicz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Filipowicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .#CL#
Asai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Filipowicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Filipowicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filipowicz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asai is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Filipowicz.
A short right from Filipowicz. #BC#
Asai 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asai slips under a jab.
Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Asai .#T3#
Asai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Filipowicz tries to clinch but Asai is having none of it.
Filipowicz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Filipowicz slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipowicz staying out of range there.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Filipowicz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Filipowicz throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Filipowicz finds it's target.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Filipowicz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Filipowicz throws a head kick that misses.
Asai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
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!
Asai moves out of range as Filipowicz strikes.
Filipowicz lands a front kick.
Filipowicz tests Asai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asai blocks a jab.#T4#
Filipowicz keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Asai misses.
A big right from Asai misses.
Asai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filipowicz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Filipowicz 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.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filipowicz throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
Filipowicz slips under a jab from Asai .
Filipowicz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Filipowicz swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Asai throws a head kick but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Filipowicz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filipowicz throws a good cross that connects.
Asai throws a hook but Filipowicz avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai drops his hands momentarily and Filipowicz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Filipowicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai motions for Filipowicz to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Filipowicz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Filipowicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Filipowicz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Filipowicz cracks the inside of Asai 's front leg.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filipowicz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Filipowicz misses with a body shot.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Filipowicz throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
As Filipowicz tries to get set, Asai tries to push him back and clinch up but Filipowicz manages to avoid the attempt.
Filipowicz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Filipowicz.
The crowd cheers as Filipowicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
Filipowicz misses with a looping left.
Asai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Filipowicz misses with a straight right.
Asai slips under a jab from Filipowicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipowicz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Filipowicz.
Asai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Filipowicz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filipowicz with a jab.#T1#
Filipowicz throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Filipowicz throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai takes a swing at Filipowicz's ribcage but misses.
Filipowicz misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Asai misses its target.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Filipowicz moves out of range easily.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Filipowicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Filipowicz throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filipowicz throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Filipowicz.
Filipowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipowicz.
Asai defending well as Filipowicz loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Filipowicz feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down. #T2#
Asai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Filipowicz misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Filipowicz ducks down to avoid it.
Filipowicz scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Asai misses.
Filipowicz avoids the head kick by Asai .
Filipowicz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Filipowicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Filipowicz blocks the leg kick.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filipowicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Filipowicz digs a good body shot into Asai 's ribs.
Filipowicz misses with a right hand
and Asai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai .
Asai is looking to clinch.
Asai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Filipowicz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Filipowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipowicz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Filipowicz scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Asai throws out a loose jab but Filipowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Asai .
Asai misses with a looping right.
Filipowicz slips a jab from Asai .
Filipowicz throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Filipowicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipowicz lands an overhand right.
Filipowicz lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Filipowicz. That's going to slow Asai down.
Asai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asai scores with a head kick. Filipowicz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Filipowicz scores with the left hand. Asai knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filipowicz slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Filipowicz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
Filipowicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asai . Asai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Filipowicz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Filipowicz lands.
Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Asai misses with a hook. Filipowicz ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Filipowicz.
Filipowicz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipowicz scores with a jab.
Asai wants to clinch up but Filipowicz keeps it at a distance.
Filipowicz cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asai lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipowicz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Filipowicz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Filipowicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michal Filipowicz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Filipowicz tries to close the distance and clinch but Asai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Filipowicz blocks a head kick by Asai .
Filipowicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
As Filipowicz tries to get set, Asai tries to push him back and clinch up but Filipowicz manages to avoid the attempt.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Filipowicz flicks out a counter leg kick but Asai steps away.
Filipowicz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asai throws the left hand but Filipowicz avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Filipowicz checks a leg kick.
Filipowicz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Filipowicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asai thows a leg kick but Filipowicz checks it
and Filipowicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Filipowicz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asai 's hands.
Asai thuds his right hand into Filipowicz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Filipowicz misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Filipowicz misses the target.
Filipowicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Filipowicz! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipowicz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asai is able to avoid easily.
Asai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Filipowicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab. #T1#
Asai scores with a kick to the body.
Filipowicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filipowicz momentarily.
Filipowicz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asai closes the distance but Filipowicz moves to the side
and Filipowicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai throws the left hand but Filipowicz avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai misses with a few strikes there.
Asai wants to slow Filipowicz down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Filipowicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asai swinging wildly here.
Filipowicz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asai s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Asai .
Nice defenses there by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz flicks out a counter leg kick but Asai steps away.
Filipowicz lands with a straight right. Asai didn't see that one coming.
Asai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filipowicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asai . Asai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asai tests Filipowicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Filipowicz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Filipowicz lands a slapping body shot.
Filipowicz tests Asai 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Asai lands a big head kick that sends Filipowicz tumbling to the mat! Asai takes a step backwards and waves Filipowicz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Filipowicz is rocked!
Asai lands a right hook to the body.
Filipowicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?#T3#
Filipowicz loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipowicz.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Filipowicz seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Filipowicz misses. #CL#
Asai moves into range and clinches up with Filipowicz.#BC#
Asai manages to break the clinch.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz is looking to slow Asai down with leg kicks.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Filipowicz, as that shot connected.
Filipowicz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Asai 's calf.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Filipowicz moved out of range.
Asai scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz misses with a straight right.
Michal Filipowicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Filipowicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filipowicz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai blocks a head kick by Filipowicz. #CL#
Asai clinches.
Asai has Filipowicz pushed against the cage.
Filipowicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Filipowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Filipowicz avoids it.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Filipowicz.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshihiro Asai .
I think Filipowicz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Filipowicz!
During a confident post fight interview, Michal Filipowicz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GKNY 93 Sodergren v Kropotkin
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Asai blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asai ! But no joy.
Asai throws a solid leg kick but Xll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asai .
Xll lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xll. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xll on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Xll swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Asai counters with an outside leg kick.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Xll counter with a right hand.
Asai throws a hook but Xll avoids it easily.#CL2#
Asai has managed to clinch.
Xll trying to land knees to the body.
Xll is trying to drag Asai to the mat but Asai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asai prevents Xll from breaking the clinch.
Xll being controlled against the cage.
Asai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xll in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T1#
Asai lands a nice knee to the body.
Asai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
I was talking to Xll's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Xll is breathing heavily.
Xll tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asai smiles and moves away.
Asai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xll moves away from the strike by Asai .
Xll lands a head shot.
Xll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asai finds it's way round the side to connect with Xll's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut.
Asai cracks Xll with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Xll is rocked!
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Oh Xll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xll throws a lazy uppercut
and Asai counters with a huge left! Xll is in big trouble! He's backing up but Asai isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Xll from any more damage. A dominating finish by Asai !

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

Event: GKNY 88 - Sodergren v Cole
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Asai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Asai catches Momochi right on the button with a cross.
Momochi shoots for a takedown but Asai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Momochi checks a leg kick nicely.
Momochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai connects with a single shot there.
Momochi cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Momochi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asai 's hands.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asai sprawls well. Asai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Momochi gets slowly back to his feet.
Asai connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momochi .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asai 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 Momochi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Momochi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Momochi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Asai 's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asai scores with a one two! Momochi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Momochi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Momochi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Momochi avoids the head kick by Asai .
Momochi keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asai to the mat! Asai manages to get full guard.
Momochi advances to half guard.
Asai keeping control of the position.
Momochi thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Momochi is working for a kimura but Asai is defending it quite comfortably.
Asai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Momochi on the ground.#T2#
Momochi thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely.
Asai is trying to control but can't.
Asai is looking to improve his position.
Momochi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Momochi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Asai is looking to control Momochi 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Asai avoid being mounted?
Momochi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Asai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Momochi . #T3##SUB2#
Momochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Momochi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asai taking some punishment here, with Momochi in his half guard. #SUB2#
Momochi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Momochi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Asai wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Momochi seems to be looking for submissions.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Asai is not content to let Momochi control the position.#SUB2#
Momochi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Momochi is working for a submission of some sort.
Asai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Asai 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Asai slips under a jab.
Momochi throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Momochi cracks Asai with an open hand slap.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but Asai shows good takedown defense.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Momochi will feel that in the morning.
Asai lands a really nice looking cross but Momochi seems unphased.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Momochi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Momochi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandayu Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Momochi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asai is fending him off so far but Momochi persists. Nope, Asai circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandayu Momochi .
Asai throws a body punch but Momochi moves out of range.
Momochi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asai has time to react.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Asai leaves Momochi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Momochi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asai connects with a right hand. Momochi shakes it off.
Asai throws a body punch but Momochi moves out of range.
Momochi looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.
Asai fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Momochi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Asai is trying to defend but Momochi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sandayu Momochi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asai is trying to control but can't.
Momochi trying to control the action but Asai is working from the bottom.
Asai wants to control but Momochi is keeping busy. #T2#
Momochi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Asai controlling the position for now.
Momochi wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy.
Momochi wants to pass the guard but Asai is defending well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Asai is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Momochi goes for a double leg but Asai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asai continues to drive forward.
Momochi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Momochi .
Asai throws a jab when Momochi was well out of range.
Momochi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Momochi is lucky that one didn't land flush. #TD2#
Momochi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Asai quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Asai kicks Momochi off and gets back to his feet.
Momochi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Asai .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Momochi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Momochi somewhat.
Momochi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Momochi is breathing heavily.
Momochi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD#
Asai cracks Momochi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Asai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Momochi to stand back up!#ROC#
Momochi is rocked!
That kick from Asai tenderised Momochi 's leg. Momochi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Momochi is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Momochi 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.
Momochi shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Crack! A monster head kick from Asai and Momochi falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Asai !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GKNY 84 - Sodergren v Hopeless
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Draupnir tries to score with a low kick but Asai moves his leg out of the way.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Draupnir throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Yoshihiro Asai has been cut.
We've been informed that Draupnir has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Draupnir looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Draupnir drives through and clinches with Asai against the cage.
Asai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Asai 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Asai fails to land. #BC#
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Draupnir darts in and clinches Asai up against the cage.
Draupnir struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands. #BC2#
Draupnir manages to break the clinch.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Draupnir moves out of range easily.
Draupnir throws a head kick that misses.
Asai throws a right hand that Draupnir ducks under and follows up with a left that Draupnir also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Draupnir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asai .
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Draupnir in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Baldur Draupnir has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Asai . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asai .
Draupnir scores with a push kick.#T1#
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asai tries to bum rush Draupnir with a series of wild strikes but Draupnir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draupnir swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Draupnir scores with a head kick.
Draupnir is looking to clinch.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Draupnir slips the punch.
Draupnir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asai .
Asai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asai blocks a head kick by Draupnir.
A slapping leg kick lands for Draupnir.
Draupnir throws out a leg kick but Asai moves out of range and Draupnir only half commits.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Draupnir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Draupnir fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asai .
Asai jabs Draupnir right on the nose. Draupnir blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Draupnir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draupnir lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Draupnir tries to clinch but Asai moves out of range. #CL#
Asai closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Draupnir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draupnir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Draupnir dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Asai throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Asai breaks the clinch.
Asai throws a wild body kick that Draupnir sees coming a mile off.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Asai closes the distance and pushes Draupnir back into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Asai . #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Draupnir.
Asai lands a shoulder strike.
Asai controlling the action here for a moment.
Asai takes a shot to the head.
Draupnir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Asai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Draupnir up against the cage.
Asai throws a punch but it's blocked by Draupnir. #BC#
Asai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draupnir pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Draupnir tries to keep at a distance but Asai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asai has a couple of punches blocked by Draupnir. #T4#
Draupnir is trying to maintain a safe position but Asai gets an underhook and turns Draupnir into the cage.
Asai misses with a knee strike.
Asai lands a knee to the head.
Asai misses with the head strike.
Asai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Draupnirs head. #CUT#
That has opened up Baldur Draupnir's cut even more.
Draupnir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asai has Draupnir pressed against the cage, preventing Draupnir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Draupnir avoids the damage to the body.
Asai tries a body shot but Draupnir blocks it.
Asai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Asai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Draupnir.
Draupnir misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Draupnir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Draupnir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draupnir lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Draupnir throws a head kick that misses.
Draupnir ducks under a wild hook from Asai .
Draupnir tries to counter by closing the distance.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Draupnir.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Baldur Draupnir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draupnir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Asai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draupnir tries to close the distance and clinch but Asai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draupnir misses with a head kick.
Draupnir throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Draupnir throws a nice inside leg kick.
Draupnir lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draupnir throws a low kick, looking for Asai 's leg but Asai calmly moves out of range.
Asai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Draupnir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asai moves in looking to clinch but Draupnir pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by Asai .
Asai tries to clinch there but Draupnir circles away. #T1#
Draupnir connects with a solid leg kick.
Draupnir defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai cracks Draupnir with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Draupnir tries to clinch but Asai is having none of it.
Asai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Draupnir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baldur Draupnir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Draupnir.
Draupnir drops his hands momentarily and Asai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asai misses with a hook. Draupnir ducked under it nicely.
Draupnir throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Draupnir is out of range.
Draupnir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Asai .
Draupnir wants to land a leg kick but Asai is out of range.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baldur Draupnir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Draupnir lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Draupnir misses with a head kick.
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Draupnir. #CL2#
Draupnir closes the distance and pushes Asai back into the cage.#BC2#
Draupnir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Draupnir misses with a low kick.
Asai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Draupnir throws a head kick but Asai moves out of range.
Asai thows a body kick. Draupnir tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Draupnir is looking to clinch.
Asai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Draupnir.
Asai misses with a hook. Draupnir ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Draupnir.
Draupnir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai lands a head kick. Draupnir smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Draupnir throws a leg kick but Asai moved away.#CL#
Asai moves into the clinch.#T3#
Draupnir's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Asai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Draupnir looking to stall.
Draupnir blocks an uppercut.
Asai leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Draupnir.
Draupnir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asai obliges.#BC2#
Draupnir manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Draupnir lands with a kick to the temple. Asai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Draupnir tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Draupnir tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai swings for the body but Draupnir moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Draupnir tries a low kick but Asai avoids it.#CL#
Asai moves into the clinch successfully.
Draupnir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Draupnir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Draupnir's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Asai lands a nice uppercut.
Draupnir lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Asai . #BC2#
Draupnir manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baldur Draupnir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Draupnir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Asai moves into the clinch.
Come on Asai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Asai swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Draupnir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Draupnir misses with an attempted mid kick.
Draupnir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
Asai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Asai pushes Draupnir up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Draupnir blocks it with crossed arms.
Asai misses with an elbow over the top.
A bit of stalling here from Draupnir.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Draupnir is defending well for now.#BC2#
Draupnir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Draupnir lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Draupnir walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asai avoids the head kick by Draupnir.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Draupnir's shoulder, as Draupnir tries to avoid the shot.
Asai throws a hook but Draupnir avoids it easily.
Asai avoids the head kick by Draupnir.
Asai takes a kick to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Asai .
Asai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Asai throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
The cut above Baldur Draupnir's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Asai lands a big head kick that sends Draupnir tumbling to the mat! Asai takes a step backwards and waves Draupnir back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Draupnir is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai checks a leg kick.
Draupnir is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
Draupnir wants to stay close but Asai steps back to make room for something. Draupnir seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Asai and Draupnir drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: GKNY 79 - Hopeless v Puzo
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Asai thumps Payton with a low kick.
Evan Payton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Asai coming out on top.
We've been told by Asai 's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Payton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Asai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Payton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Asai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Payton throws an elbow that misses.
Payton tries to pull guard but Asai won't allow it.
Asai is trying to maintain a safe position but Payton gets an underhook and turns Asai into the cage.
Payton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Payton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Asai working Payton over with knees to the body.
Payton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Payton is looking for a takedown.
Payton misses with the head strike.
Asai avoiding damage. #TD2#
Payton pulls guard effortlessly.
Asai showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Payton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asai defends it easily.
Asai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Payton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Asai is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Payton looking for a guillotine here but Asai defends easily. #SU#
Payton is working an open guard so Asai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Payton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Payton.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payton blocks a jab.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Payton.
Asai throws a hook but Payton blocks it.
Payton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payton thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Payton misses with a looping right.
Payton scores with a nice strike.
Payton throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Payton closes the distance and clinches up with Asai , looking for a takedown. Payton pushes Asai against the cage but Asai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
Asai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton misses with a hook.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Payton slips a jab from Asai .
Asai looks to land a right hand but Payton moved out of range.
Payton tries to clinch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Payton moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Payton throws a good cross that connects.
Asai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Payton.
Payton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asai lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
A punch combination from Asai misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payton thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Payton is looking to clinch but Asai is avoiding it.
Asai dodges the punch combination from Payton.
Payton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Payton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Payton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Payton avoids it.
Payton stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Payton misses the jab.
Payton lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Payton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Payton throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Payton scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Asai misses.
Asai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Payton slips a jab from Asai .
The fighters circle momentarily. Payton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Payton shoots in but Asai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Payton ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Payton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Payton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Payton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asai throws a front kick aimed at Payton's knee but Payton avoids it well.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Payton slips the punch.#T1#
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai thows a body kick. Payton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Payton 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.
Payton jabs Asai right on the nose. Asai blinks but takes it well.
Payton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Payton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL#
Asai has managed to clinch.
Payton throws a punch but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai has Payton pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Asai - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Asai .
Asai landing knees to the body.
Payton is breathing heavily.
Asai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payton up against the cage.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
The referee calls for Asai to work.
Payton tries a body shot but Asai blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asai .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asai .
Asai is working Payton over against the cage.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai blocks an uppercut.
Payton working hard to break the clinch.
Payton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Payton - that landed with a thud.
Payton tries to pull guard but Asai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asai walks away with a smile on his face. Payton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
A big left from Payton misses.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Payton shoots in for a double leg but Asai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payton's hands.
Payton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asai pinned against the cage. Asai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Payton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
Payton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Payton throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Payton throws a leg kick
letting Asai counter with a right hand.
Asai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payton at a distance.
Payton takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Payton is predictable there
and Asai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Payton misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Payton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Payton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asai .
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!
Payton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payton throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai slips under a jab from Payton.
Nice jab there from Asai .
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Payton swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payton feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Payton looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asai .
Payton scores with the left hand. Asai knows he should have avoided that one.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Payton counters with a stiff right hand.
Payton looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Payton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Payton is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Payton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Asai wants to control but Payton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Payton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Asai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Asai gets back to full guard.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payton on the ground.#SUB2#
Payton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Payton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Payton wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
Payton throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Payton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asai defends it easily.
Payton looking for a sweep. Not yet Payton, not yet.
Payton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Asai wants to stand but Payton is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Asai stands and steps away. Payton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Asai thumps Payton with a low kick.
Payton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Payton looks to land a combination but Asai avoids it well.
And Asai counters with a quick kick to the body but Payton blocks it.#T3#
Payton misses with a takedown attempt - Asai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Payton does no damage.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Payton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Payton throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Payton throws a low kick but Asai moves out of range easily.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Payton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Payton misses with a looping left.
Payton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Evan Payton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payton misses with a straight left.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton closes the distance and clinches up with Asai , looking for a takedown. Payton pushes Asai against the cage but Asai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshihiro Asai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.#T4#
Asai avoids the body shot from Payton.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Payton manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Asai coming out on top.
Payton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Payton clinches up with Asai and pushes him back against the cage.
Payton blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Payton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payton misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with an inside leg kick.
Payton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai misses with a straight right.
Asai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payton scores with a hook to the body. Asai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton misses with an uppercut
and Asai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Asai clinches with his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Payton!
Evan Payton very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GKNY 73 - Huseyin v Sodergren
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Barret scores with a leg kick.
Barret moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Barret has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barret there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barret tries to clinch up but Asai circles away and keeps his distance.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asai avoids the head kick by Barret.
Asai swats away the attempt to clinch by Barret.
Wayne Barret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barret tries a head kick but it misses.
Barret has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asai .
Asai 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.
Barret tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barret throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barret wants to clinch but Asai slips to the side
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asai misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barret.
Asai misses with a few strikes there.
Asai throws a nice looking combination but Barret bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Barret tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barret throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barret tries to clinch
letting Asai counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Barret is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Wayne Barret has been cut.
Barret leaves his chin hanging out and Asai seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Barret crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshihiro Asai !

Event: Stomp-a-thon 55
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Mouba.
A combination from Mouba does no damage.
Asai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mouba punishes Asai 's body with a nice straight punch.
Asai slips a straight right by Mouba.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouba throws out the jab.
Asai dips to his left and cracks Mouba with an uppercut!
Asai throws a poor cross that misses
and Mouba counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Mouba.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mouba misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Abdou Mouba has been cut.
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai takes one to the side of the head.
Mouba avoids the head kick by Asai .
Mouba with a jab.#T1#
Asai fails to land with a series of punches.
Asai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mouba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mouba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Asai .
Mouba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asai 's head backwards.
Mouba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mouba misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mouba's knee momentarily.
Asai tries to move into range but Mouba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mouba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Mouba misses.
Mouba scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mouba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asai 's hands.#T2#
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mouba.
Mouba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Asai misses the target.
Mouba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mouba misses with a shot to the body
and Asai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mouba tries to move into range but Asai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Mouba is predictable there
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asai needs to keep his hands up - Mouba had a free shot at his head there.
Mouba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Jab by Mouba.
Mouba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mouba swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Asai lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Mouba goes down and covers up as Asai starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !

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