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Event: DMMA 305 Temidare vs Okongwu 2     
Date:   Mar 30, 2024
#R1#
Asteroid misses with a body kick.
Asteroid backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Asteroid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asteroid tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Asteroid moves to clinch but Sitsongrit breaks away
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Asteroid is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Asteroid gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Asteroid. #CUT#It looks like Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Asteroid scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards. #BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Asteroid down.
Asteroid throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range. #T2#
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asteroid finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Asteroid throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Asteroid pushes Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Asteroid.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asteroid.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit works on Asteroid's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asteroid misses with some punches.
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!
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Asteroid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asteroid's gas tank.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asteroid.
Knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Kongthoranee Sitsongrit's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kongthoranee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kongthoranee Sitsongrit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Asteroid misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Sitsongrit shrugs off.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitsongrit is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sitsongrit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asteroid misses with an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Asteroid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. #T3#
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Asteroid looks to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Asteroid knows he should have avoided that one.
Asteroid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
A shot to the body from Asteroid misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Sitsongrit clobbers Asteroid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Asteroid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Asteroid lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it. #T4#
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Asteroid scores with a hook to the body.
Asteroid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kongthoranee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kongthoranee Sitsongrit'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asteroid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asteroid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.
Asteroid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Asteroid misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
Asteroid tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sitsongrit blocks it with crossed arms.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Asteroid working aggressively here.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asteroid misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches. #T4#
Asteroid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks the elbow strike.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
Asteroid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Malley.
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Malley digs a good hook to Asteroid's body.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malley loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malley.
Malley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Asteroid.
Malley blocks a low kick nicely.
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
Asteroid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malley throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malley throws a head kick that Asteroid semi-blocks. #T1#
Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asteroid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malley tried to score with a low kick but Asteroid checks it.
Malley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malley lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Malley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asteroid.
Malley throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Malley.
Malley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malley manages to circle out of the way.
Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malley manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Malley pushes Asteroid up against the cage in a clinch.
Malley digs a right hand into Asteroid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asteroid's gas tank. #T2#
Malley prevents a body shot from Asteroid.
Malley tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Malley 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.
Malley tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Malley back against the cage.
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Malley tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Malley blocks an elbow strike.
Malley tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Malley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Malley.
Malley tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malley.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
Malley throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Asteroid as the two fighters clinch.
Asteroid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid lands a right hand.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Malley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
Malley misses with the head strike.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malley is defending well for now.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Asteroid throws an elbow that misses.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Malley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asteroid tries to work over Malley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Malley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Asteroid.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Malley. #BC2#
Malley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asteroid tries to move into range but Malley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Malley clinches up with Asteroid and pushes him back against the cage.
Malley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Malley takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid looking to throw knees to the head but Malley is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malley misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Malley swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range. #CL#
Malley gets tackled into the cage by Asteroid. Asteroid maintains the clinch.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
Malley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Malley.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Malley.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Malley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asteroid takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Asteroid digs a right hand underneath Malley's ribcage. Malley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Malley avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Malley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid lands a knee to the body.
Malley working aggressively here. #T1#
Malley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Malley working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Malley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malley blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
Malley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asteroid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malley scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Malley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Malley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asteroid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Malley.
Malley stalling the fight.
Asteroid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Malley in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Jane Malley has been cut.
Asteroid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malley is defending well for now.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Asteroid struggles to land a body shot inside as Malley controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Malley pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malley throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Malley looking to stall.
Malley lands with a light punch inside.
Malley avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Malley misses with a body punch.
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malley working aggressively here. #BC2#
Malley breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Malley.
Malley sizes up Asteroid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malley cracks Asteroid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Malley, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malley misses with a body shot.
Malley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malley thumps Asteroid with a low kick.
Malley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Malley throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Malley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asteroid on the side of the head.#CL#
Asteroid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malley, pushing him back against the cage.
Asteroid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid working aggressively here.
Asteroid misses with a knee to the head.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malleys head.
Asteroid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malley's defenses.
Malley digs a right hand into Asteroid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asteroid's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley misses with the head strike. #T4#
Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Malley as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malley tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malley lands a left hand.
Malley struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Malley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malley swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Malley.
Malley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malley blocks an uppercut.
Malley lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Malley - that landed with a thud.
Malley tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malley tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malley blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jane Malley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jane Malley's cut.
That's time! Asteroid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Malley scores with the left hand. Asteroid knows he should have avoided that one.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jane Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asteroid's head backwards.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asteroid was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malley throws a looping overhand right but Asteroid ducks down to avoid it.
Malley scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Malley misses #CL#
and Asteroid counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Asteroid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Malley tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
Asteroid lands a shot to the body.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A short right from Asteroid.
Malley lands a nice uppercut.
Asteroid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malley backwards. #ROC#Malley is rocked!
Asteroid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Asteroid finish him?
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malley backwards.
Malley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asteroid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Malley's brow.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Malley's head.
Malley managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Malley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asteroid.
Malley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malley or not.
Malley avoids the elbow strike from Asteroid, against the cage.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malley avoids it.
Malley seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malley lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but Malley blocks with his arms.
Asteroid misses with an elbow over the top.
Malley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malley managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid lands a body shot.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Malley avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
A short right from Malley on the inside. #BC2#
Malley manages to break the clinch.
Malley lands a body shot.
Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malley checks a low kick from Asteroid.
Malley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malley motions for Asteroid to come forward. Malley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Malley misses #CL#
and Asteroid moves into the clinch.#T3#
Malley swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Malley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Malley manages to break the clinch.
Malley cracks Asteroid with an open hand slap.
Malley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malley throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Malley's corner calls for a 1-2. Malley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Asteroid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4##CL#
Asteroid clinches up with Malley and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Malley.
Malley cracks Asteroid with a nice body shot.
Asteroid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees 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!
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Malley takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malley lands a nice uppercut.
Asteroid struggles to land a body shot inside as Malley controls his hands.
Malley dodges an elbow strike from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands with a short shot to the head.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid lands a knee to the body.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

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 Anabolic Asteroid.
I think Malley 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jane Malley!

Our winner, Jane Malley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 292 Kuomanen vs Thorn 2     
Date:   Feb 17, 2024
#R1#
Mac Airt looks to land a right hand but Asteroid moved out of range.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid lands with an overhand left.
Mac Airt throws a good cross that connects.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
Asteroid takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Mac Airt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mac Airt misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
A short right from Asteroid.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a good knee to the midsection. Mac Airt won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Mac Airt taking a breather.
Mac Airt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
The referee calls for Mac Airt to work.
Mac Airt stalling against the cage.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mac Airt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Asteroid misses with an elbow over the top.
Mac Airt is looking for a takedown.
Asteroid lands a right hand.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mac Airt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Mac Airt manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asteroid misses the jab.
Asteroid lands a jab to Mac Airt's midsection.#CL#
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mac Airt managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but Mac Airt blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mac Airt.
Mac Airt stalling in the clinch but Asteroid improves position.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mac Airt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asteroid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mac Airt can turn it around.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Mac Airt shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt leaning against his opponent.
Mac Airt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asteroid.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mac Airt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mac Airt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to stall but Asteroid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Asteroid.
Mac Airt working aggressively here.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Asteroid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Mac Airt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mac Airt jumps guard but Asteroid stands there with Mac Airt around his waist. Mac Airt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Mac Airt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mac Airt.
Asteroid scores a nice knee to the body.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mac Airt is defending well for now.
Mac Airt blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Mac Airt blocks the elbow strike.
Mac Airt misses with a punch on the inside.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Mac Airt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it. #T4#
Mac Airt misses with the head strike.
Asteroid throws an elbow that misses.
Mac Airt working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
Mac Airt prevents a body shot from Asteroid.
Mac Airt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mac Airts head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mac Airts head.
Mac Airt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Asteroid prevents Mac Airt from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Asteroid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asteroid tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
A short left from Asteroid.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid scores a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mac Airt blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a body shot. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mac Airt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Asteroid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mac Airt is able to avoid easily.
Asteroid tries to work over Mac Airt's front leg with a kick but Mac Airt checks it.
A nice side step and Mac Airt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asteroid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asteroid misses with a hook. Mac Airt ducked under it nicely.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mac Airt throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mac Airt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asteroid momentarily.
Mac Airt defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asteroid. That's going to slow Mac Airt down.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asteroid throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid throws a jab when Mac Airt was well out of range.
Asteroid takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Asteroid has closed the distance and engaged Mac Airt in a clinch.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Mac Airt throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mac Airt. #T1#
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asteroid obliges.
Mac Airt stalling in the clinch but Asteroid improves position.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Mac Airt.
Asteroid looking to throw knees to the head but Mac Airt is blocking nicely.
Mac Airt can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac Airt.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Mac Airt lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Mac Airt avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Mac Airt avoids the damage to the body.
Mac Airt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mac Airt looking to stall. #T2##BC2#
Mac Airt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Asteroid moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asteroid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Asteroid.
Mac Airt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asteroid throws a low kick but Mac Airt moves out of range easily.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asteroid throws an off balance right hand
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Mac Airt blocks the low kick.
Asteroid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick.
Asteroid cracks Mac Airt with a good jab.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid missing with a left hand there. Mac Airt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Asteroid tries to land a front kick but Mac Airt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mac Airt throws a looping overhand right but Asteroid ducks down to avoid it.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Asteroid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mac Airt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Asteroid's belly button to the back.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Mac Airt's shoulder, as Mac Airt tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid throws a low kick, looking for Mac Airt's leg but Mac Airt calmly moves out of range.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Mac Airt.
Anabolic Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Airt ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac Airt circles away.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
Asteroid connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mac Airt momentarily.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid misses the jab.
Asteroid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac Airt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt misses with a body shot.
Asteroid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mac Airt.
Asteroid slips a jab from Mac Airt.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target. #T4#
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Mac Airt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that Asteroid ducks under and follows up with a left that Asteroid also avoids with ease.
Asteroid tests Mac Airt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mac Airt throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Mac Airt. That snapped Asteroid's head back.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asteroid lands a right hook to the body.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Asteroid's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid lands with a hook. Mac Airt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asteroid connects with an inside leg kick.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Mac Airt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Asteroid connects with an inside leg kick.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asteroid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asteroid misses with a low kick as Mac Airt jumps back.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mac Airt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mac Airt misses with a looping left.
Asteroid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mac Airt lands with a nice body punch.
Asteroid throws a hook but Mac Airt avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid scores with a decent looking hook.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Mac Airt lands a head shot.#T1#
Asteroid scores with a jab.
Asteroid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Mac Airt moves away and avoids it.
Asteroid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asteroid. Mac Airt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a slapping body shot.
Asteroid throws a jab when Mac Airt was well out of range.#CL#
Asteroid takes the fight into the clinch.
Asteroid lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt pushes Asteroid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mac Airt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac Airt tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Mac Airt back against the cage.
Mac Airt'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.
Asteroid lands a left hand. #T2#
Asteroid prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Mac Airt shrugs off.
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!
Asteroid connects with a knee to the head.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mac Airts head.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mac Airt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asteroid working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mac Airt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mac Airt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mac Airt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asteroid.
Mac Airt just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mac Airt.
Asteroid cracks Mac Airt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Jab by Asteroid.#T3#
Mac Airt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mac Airt.
A big left from Mac Airt misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
Asteroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asteroid scores with a hook.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asteroid.
Mac Airt scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mac Airt checks the leg kick.
Asteroid connects with a solid leg kick.
Mac Airt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mac Airt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
Asteroid is looking to counter punch.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Asteroid slips under a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Asteroid.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asteroid.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Asteroid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Mac Airt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mac Airt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to move into range but Mac Airt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asteroid with a nice calf kick.
Mac Airt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mac Airt's hands.
Mac Airt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
Asteroid jabs at Mac Airt's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asteroid 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 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!

An out of breath Anabolic Asteroid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 285 Doomsday vs Dragneel     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024
#R1#
Asteroid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Theorist misses.
It looked like Asteroid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Theorist misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Asteroid misses the target.
Theorist throws a series of punches but Asteroid moves out of range.
Theorist throws a lazy uppercut
and Asteroid counters with a leg kick.
Theorist throws a leg kick which misses Asteroid's front leg but catches the back leg as Asteroid tries to avoid it.
Theorist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Theorist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Theorist throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Asteroid throws a quick counter kick to the body but Theorist avoids it.
Theorist throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Asteroid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Asteroid misses.
Theorist lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Theorist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
Theorist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Theorist.
Theorist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid wants to clinch but Theorist slips to the side
letting Theorist counter with a right hand.
Theorist lands with a hook. Asteroid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Theorist 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.
Asteroid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Theorist.
Theorist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Theorist gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asteroid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theorist misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut
and Theorist counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Theorist.
Asteroid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Theorist throws a big shot that misses.
Theorist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Theorist finds it's target.
Theorist scores with a kick to the midsection.
Theorist throws a leg kick
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Asteroid has managed to clinch.
Asteroid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Theorist blocks it with crossed arms.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Asteroid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asteroid misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Theorist digs a right hand into Asteroid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asteroid's gas tank.
Theorist managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Theorist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Theorist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a body punch.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid lands a hook that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Theorist cracks Asteroid with a nice body shot.
Theorist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Theorist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Theorist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Theorist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theorist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Theorist.
A short right from Theorist on the inside.
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
Theorist misses with a punch on the inside.
Theorist tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
A short right from Theorist on the inside.
Theorist blocking some punches.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Theorist's head.
Theorist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Theorist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Theorist misses with a double jab.
Theorist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Theorist throws a lazy right hand but Asteroid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theorist needs to keep his hands up - Asteroid had a free shot at his head there.
Theorist scores with a punch to the head.
Asteroid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Theorist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theorist swings widly with a right hand
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Theorist lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Asteroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theorist.
Theorist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Theorist lands with a hook. Asteroid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theorist.
A big left from Theorist misses.
Asteroid looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Theorist jabs Asteroid right on the nose. Asteroid blinks but takes it well.
Theorist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asteroid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Theorist avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Theorist only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Theorist.
Theorist thuds his right hand into Asteroid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Theorist misses with a combination
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Theorist is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Asteroid 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.
Theorist scores with a hook to the body. Asteroid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Theorist cracks Asteroid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Theorist lands a nice leg kick that just misses Asteroid's sensitive parts.
Asteroid ducks right into an uppercut from Theorist.
Asteroid avoids a kick to the body.
Theorist misses with an attempted mid kick.
Theorist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Theorist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asteroid to score with a decent uppercut.
Theorist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid half committed to a counter leg kick.
That kick from Theorist tenderised Asteroid's leg. Asteroid is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Jab by Theorist.
Theorist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asteroid blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Asteroid has Theorist up against the cage in a clinch.
Theorist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Theorist lands a body punch.
Theorist takes an elbow to the temple.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Theorist shrugs off.
Theorist tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Theorist back against the cage.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Conspiracy Theorist's cut even more.
Theorist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Asteroid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theorist.
Theorist lands with a light punch inside.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Theorist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theorist scores with a hook to the body.
Theorist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Theorist misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Theorist has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
A shot in the inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Theorist avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
Theorist scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist'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#
Theorist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asteroid moves out of range as Theorist strikes.
Asteroid throwing a counter right hand but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Asteroid is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Theorist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asteroid takes a step back to recover.
Asteroid gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theorist.
Asteroid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asteroid blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Theorist misses
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Theorist moves away.
Theorist thuds his right hand into Asteroid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Theorist with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Theorist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Theorist throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Asteroid counter with a right hand.
A jab from Theorist misses.
Asteroid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Theorist.
Asteroid misses with a body punch
letting Theorist counter with a right hand.
Asteroid keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Theorist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Theorist misses.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but Theorist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Theorist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asteroid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Theorist throws a shot to the body.
Asteroid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Theorist feints a counter leg kick.
Theorist misses the jab.
Theorist throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Asteroid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Asteroid moves into range and clinches up with Theorist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theorist tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Theorist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Theorist lands a shot to the body.
Theorist dodges an elbow strike from Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Theorist.
Theorist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Asteroid.
Theorist can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Asteroid lands an elbow inside.
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Conspiracy Theorist's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Asteroid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asteroid scores with a hook to the body.
Theorist takes a knee to the side of the body.
Theorist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#Conspiracy Theorist's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Theorist misses with some punches.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Theorist working aggressively here.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside. #ROC#Theorist is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anabolic Asteroid!
Anabolic Asteroid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 275 Christmas Eve     
Date:   Dec 24, 2023
#R1#
Fujimaro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
Asteroid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asteroid jabs Fujimaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asteroid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asteroid tries to move into range but Fujimaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid feints and then cracks Fujimaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fujimaro down.
Fujimaro sizes up Asteroid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fujimaro throws a leg kick which misses Asteroid's front leg but catches the back leg as Asteroid tries to avoid it.
Fujimaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asteroid appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujimaro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Worn Leather MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Fujimaro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asteroid takes a step back to recover.
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fujimaro throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Fujimaro moves out of range. #T2#
Asteroid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fujimaro half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Fujimaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asteroid doesn't seem phased though.
Fujimaro swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fujimaro.
Asteroid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Fujimaro moves out of range. #T3#
Asteroid scores with a three punch combo!
Asteroid misses with an uppercut
and Fujimaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asteroid throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Asteroid cracks Fujimaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asteroid tried to score with a low kick but Fujimaro checks it.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asteroid's head backwards.
A jab from Fujimaro finds it's way through Asteroid's defenses.
Asteroid throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fujimaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Asteroid tries to clinch up
and Fujimaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Fujimaro.
A jab from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid wants to clinch
and Fujimaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asteroid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sone Fujimaro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Asteroid throws an off balance right hand
and Fujimaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid tries to clinch up
and Fujimaro counters with a straight right hand.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Fujimaro moved out of range nicely.
Fujimaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asteroid throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujimaro counters with a three punch combo that has Asteroid backing up. Asteroid nods at Fujimaro to acknowledge the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Asteroid might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fujimaro has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimaro keeps Asteroid at a distance using the push kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Fujimaro as he connects with a hook.
Asteroid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fujimaro.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Fujimaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Asteroid closes the distance and pushes Fujimaro back into the cage.
Fujimaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asteroid can do to turn this around?
Fujimaro misses with the head strike.
Asteroid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fujimaro's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Sone Fujimaro has been cut.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fujimaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Fujimaro does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Fujimaro. Beautiful body shot.
Asteroid misses with a right hand
and Fujimaro counters with a right hand to the body.
Fujimaro scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
A head kick misses from Asteroid.
Fujimaro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fujimaro clobbers Asteroid 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!#CL2#
Fujimaro tries to keep at a distance but Asteroid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asteroid lands a left hand. #BC#
Fujimaro breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Asteroid clinches up with Fujimaro and pushes him back against the cage.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimaro.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asteroid working Fujimaro over with knees to the body.#T3#
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asteroid obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asteroid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asteroid lands a damaging elbow.
Asteroid digs a right hand underneath Fujimaro's ribcage. Fujimaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fujimaro blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujimaro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a shot to the body.
Fujimaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fujimaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujimaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Fujimaro avoids the damage to the body.
Fujimaro cracks Asteroid with a nice body shot.
Fujimaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fujimaro backwards. #T4#
Fujimaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Fujimaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Fujimaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujimaro misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimaro fails to land.
Fujimaro blocking some punches.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Fujimaro 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Fujimaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro is looking to counter punch.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but Fujimaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sone Fujimaro'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#
Asteroid misses with a hook.
Asteroid throws a nice looking combination but Fujimaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asteroid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asteroid is looking to clinch.
Fujimaro misses with a hook
letting Asteroid counter with a right hand.
Sone Fujimaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujimaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid throws a jab when Fujimaro was well out of range.
Fujimaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Asteroid misses
and Fujimaro counters with a good low kick that Asteroid was not able to check. #T1#
Fujimaro misses with a wild combination.
Asteroid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fujimaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asteroid.
Asteroid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asteroid tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Fujimaro counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fujimaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Asteroid connects with a right hand. Fujimaro shakes it off.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Fujimaro moved out of range nicely.
Asteroid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asteroid moves out of range of the body kick from Fujimaro.
As Fujimaro backs off Asteroid throws a huge counter combo but Fujimaro manages to avoid it all.
Asteroid throws a leg kick
and Fujimaro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fujimaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asteroid unleashes a big counter combination but Fujimaro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fujimaro, as that shot connected.
Fujimaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Fujimaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Asteroid moves to clinch but Fujimaro breaks away
and Fujimaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Asteroid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fujimaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Fujimaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Fujimaro's head but Fujimaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fujimaro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Asteroid just manages to avoid it.
Fujimaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asteroid doesn't seem bothered though.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Fujimaro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujimaro misses with a body kick.
Fujimaro moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAsteroid.
Asteroid misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asteroid throws a head kick but Fujimaro moves out of range.
Asteroid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fujimaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sone Fujimaro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fujimaro 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sone Fujimaro!

During a confident post fight interview, Sone Fujimaro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 265 Martin vs Wasselach     
Date:   Nov 26, 2023
#R1#
Asteroid throws a low kick but Lincoln moves out of range easily.
Asteroid moves in looking to clinch but Lincoln pushes him off.
A head kick by Lincoln misses #CL2#
and Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincoln avoids it.
Asteroid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
Lincoln wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lincoln misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln working hard to break the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Lincoln swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincoln lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lincoln .
Lincoln misses with some punches.
Lincoln misses with some punches.
Asteroid pushes off an throws an elbow but Lincoln leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincoln avoids it.#T1##BC#
Lincoln manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Asteroid gets a clinch.
Asteroid tries to work over Lincoln 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid misses with a body punch.
Lincoln misses with a body punch.
Asteroid crunches a lovely knee into Lincoln 's ribcage.
Still in the clinch, Asteroid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Asteroid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Lincoln lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Asteroid.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Lincoln throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincoln .
Lincoln has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Lincoln lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asteroid or not. #BC#
Lincoln breaks the clinch.
Asteroid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lincoln lands a nice hook to Asteroid's body. Asteroid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Asteroid connects with a body shot that sends Lincoln 's belly button to the back.
Lincoln connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asteroid momentarily.
Lincoln walks into a jab.
Lincoln lands the left hand.
Lincoln sizes up Asteroid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asteroid takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asteroid misses with an uppercut. Lincoln saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Lincoln .
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.
Asteroid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asteroid is looking to clinch.
Asteroid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Asteroid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Lincoln 's head coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Asteroid finds it's target.
Lincoln throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lincoln misses with a looping left.
Lincoln misses with an uppercut.
Lincoln misses with a right hand
and Asteroid counters with a leg kick.
Asteroid is looking to clinch. #T3#
Lincoln lands a nice shot to the body.
Asteroid fails to land with a series of punches.
Lincoln throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
Asteroid looks to land a right hand but Lincoln moved out of range.
Asteroid takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lincoln throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asteroid.
Lincoln scores with a sloppy right hand. Asteroid should have avoided that one.
Asteroid takes one to the side of the head.
Asteroid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lincoln has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asteroid.
Nice jab there from Lincoln .
Lincoln lands a really nice looking cross but Asteroid seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Lincoln swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lincoln is looking to slow Asteroid down with leg kicks.
Lincoln missing with a left hand there. Asteroid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid misses with a leg kick.
Asteroid lands with a hook. Lincoln tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lincoln moves out of range of the body kick from Asteroid. #T4#
Asteroid feints and then cracks Lincoln 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lincoln down.
Lincoln moves out of range of the leg kick from Asteroid.
Lincoln throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lincoln . That did some damage!
Asteroid looks to throw the jab but Lincoln is out of range.
Asteroid scores with a sloppy right hand. Lincoln should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Lincoln tries to keep at a distance but Asteroid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a knee to the head.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lincoln scores with a shoulder strike.
Lincoln scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lincoln .
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Lincoln tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincoln working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lincoln fails to land.
Asteroid digs a right hand into Lincoln 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lincoln 's gas tank.
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 Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lincoln uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Lincoln .
Lincoln ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab from Asteroid.
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Lincoln sets himself, and Asteroid steps forward looking for the clinch! Lincoln avoids it this time.
Asteroid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lincoln throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lincoln throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lincoln attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Lincoln throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lincoln fails to land with a series of punches.
Asteroid tries to work over Lincoln 's front leg with a kick but Lincoln checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice jab there from Asteroid.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Lincoln .
Asteroid is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Asteroid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lincoln .
Lincoln is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lincoln showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asteroid.
Lincoln tries to score with a low kick but Asteroid moves his leg out of the way.
Asteroid is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asteroid 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.
Lincoln swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asteroid with a hook.
Lincoln fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asteroid on the side of the head.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid doesn't manage to clinch there - Lincoln circles away.
Lincoln wants to slow Asteroid down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lincoln slips a jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid 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.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asteroid misses with a combination
and Lincoln counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Lincoln . That's going to slow Asteroid down.
Lincoln swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
Lincoln lands a body shot.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Lincoln moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Asteroid.
Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Lincoln uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that Lincoln avoids nicely.
It looked like Lincoln was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asteroid.
Lincoln defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lincoln lands a jab to the nose.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Lincoln .
Asteroid lands with a right hand.
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Lincoln pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Asteroid misses with a wild combination.
Lincoln is looking to counter punch.
Lincoln fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asteroid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lincoln throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asteroid.
Lincoln throws out a loose jab but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Lincoln as he checks the leg kick.
Lincoln throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asteroid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincoln can pounce on him.
Asteroid misses with a hook.
Lincoln tries to score with a low kick but Asteroid moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Lincoln swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Lincoln 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.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Asteroid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asteroid.
Lincoln misses with a hook.
Asteroid tries to counter with a clinch but Lincoln shakes him off and moves away.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Asteroid moves out of range of the leg kick from Lincoln .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincoln misses the jab.#CL2#
Lincoln tries to keep at a distance but Asteroid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln blocks the elbow strike.
Asteroid lands a good knee to the midsection. Lincoln won't want to take too many of those.
Lincoln throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
A nice left hand lands by Lincoln .
Lincoln 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
A right hand to the body from Asteroid.
A short left from Asteroid.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lincoln .
A frustrated look appears on Lincoln 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lincoln wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lincoln scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Lincoln .
Lincoln lands an overhand right.
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 Alexander Lincoln will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Asteroid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asteroid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lincoln throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asteroid tries a head kick but it misses.
Asteroid changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid misses with a right hand
and Lincoln counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincoln keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asteroid.
Lincoln cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
Lincoln showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asteroid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid throws a chopping leg kick but Lincoln manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut there from Asteroid.
Lincoln tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 low kick lands for Asteroid.
Lincoln uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid. #T1#
Lincoln connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln connects with a jab.
Lincoln jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asteroid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lincoln 's sensitive parts.
Asteroid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lincoln checks it well.
Lincoln throws a body shot but no joy.
Asteroid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alexander Lincoln is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Lincoln tries to keep at a distance but Asteroid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Lincoln takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Lincoln escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asteroid lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Lincoln throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lincoln walks into a straight right hand from Asteroid.
Alexander Lincoln is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A big right from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
A slow jab from Asteroid misses its intended target.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
Lincoln pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Asteroid back to the cage. Lincoln follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy left from Lincoln finds it's target.
Asteroid loads up on a big right hand but Lincoln slips the punch.
Asteroid misses with a looping right.
Lincoln throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Lincoln lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Lincoln moves out of range.
Asteroid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lincoln connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asteroid scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Asteroid.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Lincoln .
Asteroid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincoln .
Asteroid tries to clinch but Lincoln is having none of it.
It looked like Lincoln wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Lincoln moved out of range nicely.
Lincoln is looking to counter punch.
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Lincoln tenderised Asteroid's leg. Asteroid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asteroid darts in trying to clinch
and Lincoln counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asteroid thinking.
Asteroid throws out a leg kick but Lincoln moves out of range and Asteroid only half commits.
Asteroid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lincoln dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asteroid. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid misses with a hook.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asteroid walks into a stiff left hand from Lincoln .
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
Lincoln connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lincoln paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#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!
Asteroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincoln .
Asteroid missing with a left hand there. Lincoln was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asteroid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lincoln throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Lincoln scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asteroid scores with a sloppy right hand. Lincoln should have avoided that one.
Lincoln scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lincoln .
Asteroid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot lands for Lincoln .
Lincoln lunges at Asteroid with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asteroid's hand.
Lincoln checks a low kick from Asteroid.
Lincoln misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lincoln connects with a body shot that sends Asteroid's belly button to the back.
A big left from Asteroid misses.
Jab by Lincoln .

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Lincoln showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincoln , 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Lincoln !

A very excited looking Alexander Lincoln made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DMMA 260 Kwong vs Dreth     
Date:   Nov 12, 2023
#R1#
Asteroid walks into a stiff left hand from Jack.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jack moves forwards but Asteroid connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Mustang Jack has been cut.
Jack rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Asteroid with a jab.
Jack swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
And Asteroid counters with a quick kick to the body but Jack blocks it.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jack lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Asteroid backs up 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!
Jack uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jack throws out a powerful jab.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asteroid is looking to counter punch.
Jack throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Asteroid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asteroid takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Asteroid lands a two punch combo.
Asteroid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jack finds it's way round the side to connect with Asteroid's head.
Asteroid walks into a jab.
Jack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
We've been informed that Jack 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.
Jack missing with a left hand there. Asteroid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Asteroid does no damage.
Jack bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Jack is having none of it.
Jack lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack cracks Asteroid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jack throws out a leg kick but Asteroid moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
Jack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Jack misses with a hook
and Asteroid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asteroid takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick from Jack, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asteroid had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A head kick by Jack misses
and Asteroid counters with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid misses the shot to the body.
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asteroid throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Jack.
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Jack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asteroid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
Jack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jack misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Asteroid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Jack does it's job there.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
As Jack looks to move away, Asteroid throws a big counter combo but Jack just gets out of the way.
Jack throws a right hand that misses
and Asteroid counters with an inside leg kick.
Asteroid moves out of range of the body kick from Jack.
Asteroid throwing a counter right hand but Jack manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jack.
Jack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asteroid's head.
Jack scores with a jab. Asteroid acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jack 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 Asteroid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asteroid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A cross from Jack lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Asteroid has Jack up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jack.
Still in the clinch, Jack scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asteroid scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jack is keeping busy.
Jack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asteroid appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustang Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mustang Jack's cut.
That's time! Asteroid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asteroid is looking for a counter combo.
Asteroid moves out of range as Jack throws a body kick.
Jack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jack throws a series of punches but Asteroid avoids them all with ease.
Asteroid thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jack moves out of range as Asteroid strikes.
Mustang Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asteroid in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack misses with a left hand
and Asteroid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Asteroid ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Jack misses with a left hand
and Asteroid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asteroid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jack.
A jab from Jack does it's job there.
Jack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack connects with a looping right hand.
Asteroid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Asteroid needs to keep his hands up - Jack had a free shot at his head there.
Jack digs a good hook to Asteroid's body.
Jack connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asteroid. Asteroid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jack lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Asteroid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asteroid takes one to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jack - that will leave a mark!
Asteroid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Asteroid drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Jack 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Mustang Jack's cut even more.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Jack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jack.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Jack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Jack swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC2#
Jack pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack throws an off balance right hand
and Asteroid counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
It looked like Asteroid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Jack is predictable there
and Asteroid counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Asteroid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asteroid slips under a jab from Jack.
Asteroid appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Jack.
Asteroid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Asteroid checks the leg kick.
Jack lands a glancing blow to the side of Asteroid's head.
Jack connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jack lands the left hand.
Jack misses the jab.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Asteroid lands a nice hook to Jack's body. Jack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asteroid blocks a jab.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asteroid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Jack misses
and Asteroid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jack thinking.
Jack throws a right hand that misses
and Asteroid counters with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid scores with a jab.#ROC#Jack is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Mustang Jack's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Jack.
Asteroid is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustang Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mustang Jack's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Asteroid tries to clinch up
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack misses with a lunging right hand
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Asteroid misses the target.
A jab from Jack misses.
Jack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid thinks about countering with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jack.
Mustang Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asteroid on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asteroid.
Asteroid is looking to counter punch.
Jack misses with a left hand
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Asteroid finish him?#T1#
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack seems to have recovered his senses.
Asteroid closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Jack out cold! Jack corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anabolic Asteroid!
After winning the bout, Anabolic Asteroid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DMMA 251 Lovanov vs Tyler     
Date:   Oct 22, 2023
#R1#
Roy lands with a right hand.
Asteroid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asteroid.
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Roy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roy throws a body shot but no joy.
Asteroid 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.
Nice defenses there by Roy.
It appears Roy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Asteroid blocks a jab.#T1#
Asteroid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asteroid lands with a good body shot.
Roy walks into a stiff left hand from Asteroid.
Roy throws a lazy uppercut
and Asteroid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asteroid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roy scoring well with a low kick there.
Asteroid lands an overhand right.#T2#
Asteroid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asteroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Asteroid has Roy up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Roy breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Asteroid has Roy up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Asteroid. #T3#
Roy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Roy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Roy manages to break the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
Asteroid tries to counter with a clinch but Roy shakes him off and moves away.
Asteroid throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roy throws a head kick that Asteroid semi-blocks.
Asteroid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roy.#T4##CL2#
Roy tries to keep at a distance but Asteroid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Roy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asteroid misses with a two punch combination.
Good leg kick by Asteroid.
Roy slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid is looking to chop away at Roy's legs.
Roy thinks about countering with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Roy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Roy manages to break the clinch.
Asteroid tries a head kick but it misses.
Asteroid thuds his right hand into Roy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Asteroid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roy, pushing him back against the cage.
Roy managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Roy lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asteroid has Roy pressed against the cage, preventing Roy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land. #BC#
Roy manages to break the clinch.
Asteroid throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Roy to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Asteroid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asteroid throws a leg kick which misses Roy's front leg but catches the back leg as Roy tries to avoid it.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Roy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Asteroid.
Asteroid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asteroid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roy misses with a low kick.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Asteroid walks into a left hand.
Asteroid misses with a right hand
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Asteroid 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.
Asteroid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good 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!
Roy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asteroid.
Asteroid wants to counter with a clinch but Roy pushes him away.
Roy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.#T3##CL2#
Asteroid clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Roy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range and Roy settles back down.
Asteroid connects with a nice looking jab.
Roy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asteroid connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Roy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Roy is having none of it.
Roy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roy is looking to counter punch.
Asteroid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Roy moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Asteroid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asteroid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Asteroid avoids it.
Good exchange - Asteroid coming out on top.
Asteroid throws a right hand that Roy ducks under and follows up with a left that Roy also avoids with ease.
Asteroid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid moves in looking to clinch but Roy pushes him off.
Asteroid walks forward, straight into a front kick from Roy.
Roy is looking to slow Asteroid down with leg kicks. #T1#
Asteroid misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Asteroid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asteroid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roy moves out of range of the body kick.
Roy throws a quick counter head kick but Asteroid was just out of range.
Asteroid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Roy.
Asteroid throws a low kick but Roy avoids it.
Roy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rob Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Roy connects with a solid leg kick.
Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
Roy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Roy scores with a sloppy right hand. Asteroid should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Asteroid rushes Roy and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Roy. #T3#
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asteroid landing knees to the body.
Roy blocking some punches.
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roy wants to break free but Asteroid has control.
I was talking to Roy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Roy breaks the clinch.
Asteroid lands with a nice combination. Roy backs away looking to recover.
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid takes a swing at Roy's ribcage but misses.
Asteroid tries to move into range but Roy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asteroid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Asteroid takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Roy.
Good exchange - Roy coming out on top.
Asteroid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roy in his tracks.
Asteroid tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roy counters with a stiff right hand.
Asteroid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabolic Asteroid.
Well Asteroid 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anabolic Asteroid!

After winning the bout, Anabolic Asteroid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DMMA 243 Bleak vs Roll     
Date:   Sep 30, 2023
#R1#
Asteroid tried to score with a low kick but Kwong checks it.
Asteroid scores with a punch to the head.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
It looked like Kwong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Asteroid.
Asteroid scores with a head kick.
Kwong punishes Asteroid's body with a nice straight punch.
Kwong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asteroid.
Kwong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asteroid ducks right into an uppercut from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a looping left.
Kwong scores with a one two! Asteroid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't 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!
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Kwong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asteroid moves out of range as Kwong strikes.
Kwong scores with a hook to the body. Asteroid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asteroid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
Kwong lands with a right hand.
A jab from Asteroid misses. #T1#
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Asteroid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Asteroid moves away and avoids it.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Kwong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Asteroid releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut
and Kwong counters with a straight right hand.
Kwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Kwong lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asteroid.
Kwong lands with a cross.
Kwong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asteroid throws a series of punches but Kwong avoids them all with ease.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kwong's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asteroid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asteroid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kwong to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asteroid lands with a straight right. Kwong didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Kwong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asteroid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kwong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kwong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asteroid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwong.
Asteroid needs to keep his hands up - Kwong had a free shot at his head there.
Kwong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Asteroid moves away and avoids it.
Kwong connects with a single shot there.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asteroid lands a lovely overhand right.
Asteroid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kwong.
Kwong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kwong throws out a loose jab but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kwong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Asteroid scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kwong checks a low kick from Asteroid.
Kwong lands the left hand.
Asteroid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asteroid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asteroid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
Kwong lands a glancing blow to the side of Asteroid's head.
Jab from Kwong.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Kwong throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kwong lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid walks into a stiff left hand from Kwong.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
Kwong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asteroid lands a high kick!
Asteroid scores with a punch to the head.
Asteroid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Asteroid.#T4#
Asteroid misses the jab.
Kwong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kwong slips a straight right by Asteroid.
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
Kwong slips under a jab.
Kwong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kwong tries to clinch there but Asteroid circles away.
Kwong throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Kwong lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Kwong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kwong.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
A jab from Kwong misses.
An inside leg kick from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid lunges at Kwong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kwong's hand.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a looping overhand right but Kwong ducks down to avoid it.
Asteroid connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong 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#
Kwong misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Asteroid moved out of range.
Kwasi Kwong is winning the standup battle so far.
Asteroid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Kwong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid misses with a hook.
Kwong 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.
Kwong throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
A jab from Kwong misses.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Kwong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kwong dodges the punch combination from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to bum rush Kwong with a series of wild strikes but Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Asteroid moves out of range as Kwong strikes.
Kwong takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
Kwong misses with a looping left.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Kwong misses the target.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Kwong. #T1#
Asteroid feints and then cracks Kwong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kwong down.
Kwong connects with a jab.
Asteroid misses with a wild combination.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwong was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Kwong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Kwong moves away and avoids it.
Asteroid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kwong throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid throws a low kick but Kwong moves out of range easily.
Asteroid fails to land with a series of punches.
Kwong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asteroid is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid drops his hands momentarily and Kwong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asteroid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kwong scores with a sloppy right hand. Asteroid should have avoided that one.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong. #T2#
Kwong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asteroid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Kwong's head but Kwong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid misses with a hook.
Asteroid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwong throws out the jab.
Asteroid lands the left hand.
Asteroid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwong throws out the jab.
A big left from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid looks to throw the jab but Kwong is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Asteroid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kwong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kwong swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
Kwong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asteroid tests Kwong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Asteroid flicks out a counter leg kick but Kwong steps away.#T3#
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Asteroid moves away and avoids it.
Kwong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asteroid throws out the jab.
Kwong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kwong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kwong throws a nice looking combination but Asteroid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kwong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kwong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Kwong misses its intended target.
Asteroid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Asteroid moves out of range as Kwong strikes.
Asteroid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kwong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid walks into a stiff left hand from Kwong.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to score with a low kick but Kwong moves his leg out of the way.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Kwong.
Asteroid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid throws a leg kick but Kwong sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Asteroid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwong throws out the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Asteroid might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kwong has got the better of the exchanges.
Asteroid avoids a kick to the body.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Asteroid wants to counter the offense by Kwong and move into the clinch position.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Kwong takes a swing at Asteroid's ribcage but misses.
Asteroid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kwong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kwong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
Kwong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asteroid to score with a decent uppercut.
Asteroid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kwong moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut. Kwong saw that one coming.
Asteroid throws a leg kick which misses Kwong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kwong tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kwong misses its intended target.
Kwong throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Asteroid.
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 Kwasi Kwong 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#
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asteroid 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.
Asteroid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kwong circles away quickly and effectively.
Kwong slips a jab and a cross from Asteroid.
Asteroid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kwong.
Asteroid drops his hands momentarily and Kwong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
Kwong throws a big shot that misses.
Kwong throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kwong connects with the punch.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Kwong moves away and avoids it.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Asteroid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Kwong moves out of range. #T1#
Kwong scores with a body shot.
Kwong misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwong.
Asteroid misses with a few strikes there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asteroid checks a leg kick.
Asteroid 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.
Kwong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Asteroid pushes Kwong up against the cage in a clinch.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
Kwong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land.
Kwong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwong wants to stall.
Kwong lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Kwong.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Kwong.
Kwong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwong tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Kwong back against the cage.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong.
Kwong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Kwong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kwasi Kwong has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Kwong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kwong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Kwong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwong lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Kwong digs a right hand into Asteroid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asteroid's gas tank.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong blocking some punches.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Kwong avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
Kwong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Kwong.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.
Kwong takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Kwasi Kwong has been cut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwong takes an elbow to the temple.
Kwong misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid. #BC#
Kwong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid throws a looping overhand right but Kwong ducks down to avoid it.
Asteroid with a nice cross.
Asteroid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwong throws out the jab.
Kwong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kwong cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Kwong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
Asteroid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asteroid lunges at Kwong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kwong's hand.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Kwong moves out of range.
Kwong connects with a 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 Kwasi Kwong.
Well Kwong 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!

A very excited looking Kwasi Kwong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DMMA 235 Klimenko vs Nickel     
Date:   Sep 09, 2023
#R1#
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
Asteroid misses with a straight right.
Dall Jr with the inside leg kick.
Dall Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid is looking to clinch but Dall Jr is avoiding it. #CL#
Asteroid closes the distance and pushes Dall Jr back into the cage.
Dall Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Asteroid. #CUT#It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Dall Jr lands a left hand.
Dall Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dall Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Dall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Dall Jr.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Dall Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Dall Jr is leaning against Asteroid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Dall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid gets through Dall Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
Dall Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Dall Jr is working Asteroid over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr has Asteroid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asteroid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Dall Jr lands a shot to the body.
Dall Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dall Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Dall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage.
Dall Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dall Jr tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Dall Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Dall Jr avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
A short body shot lands from Asteroid as the two fighters clinch.
Dall Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Dall Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asteroid smiles and moves away.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid avoids the head kick by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asteroid.
Asteroid scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall Jr in his tracks.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Asteroid clinches up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid scores with a shoulder strike.
Dall Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Good body shot from Asteroid. #TD2#
Dall Jr pulls Asteroid into guard.
Asteroid wanted to stand there but Dall Jr had control of the position. #SU#
Asteroid gets to his feet - Dall Jr follows without any prompting.
Dall Jr connects with the punch.
Dall Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Dall Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Asteroid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asteroid.
Dall Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Asteroid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Dall Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asteroid doesn't seem phased though.
Asteroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall Jr.
Dall Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asteroid scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Dall Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asteroid to the mat! Asteroid manages to get full guard.

Asteroid uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Dall Jr avoids the punch easily.
Dall Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid loads up on a big right hand but Dall Jr slips the punch.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Dall Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dall Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Asteroid throws a chopping leg kick but Dall Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dall Jr misses with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dall Jr.
Anabolic Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Asteroid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asteroid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid throws a series of punches but Dall Jr avoids them all with ease.
Dall Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asteroid with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asteroid.
Dall Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Dall Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dall Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall Jr avoids the body shot from Asteroid. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Asteroid!
Dall Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asteroid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Asteroid counters with a stiff right hand.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that Dall Jr avoids nicely.
Asteroid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall Jr digs a good body shot into Asteroid's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid lands a shot to the body.
Dall Jr avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Dall Jr lands a shot to the body.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall Jr tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Dall Jr controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dall Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Dall Jr.
Asteroid pushes off an throws an elbow but Dall Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dall Jr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid misses with a punch to the body.
Dall Jr gets through Asteroid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall Jr tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Asteroid scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dall Jr lands with a right to the head.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dall Jr.#T3#
Dall Jr lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dall Jr fails to land. #TD2#
Dall Jr has picked Asteroid up - he's going for a ride! Dall Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Asteroid has one foot on Dall Jr's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Dall Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asteroid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dall Jr.
Asteroid cracks Dall Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid scores with a hook to the body. Dall Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dall Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asteroid as he avoids it easily.
Asteroid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.#CL#
Asteroid moves into the clinch successfully.
Dall Jr cracks Asteroid with a nice body shot.
Dall Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dall Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dall Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Dall Jr.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr working aggressively here.
A short right from Dall Jr on the inside.
Dall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr wants a takedown.
Dall Jr tries for a takedown but Asteroid manages to get underhooks.
Dall Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Dall Jr.
Asteroid lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asteroid enables Dall Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asteroid manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Asteroid is looking to stand up but Dall Jr isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Asteroid manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Galen Dall Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dall Jrs head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Dall Jr tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall Jr jumps guard but Asteroid stands there with Dall Jr around his waist. Dall Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asteroid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dall Jr's defenses.
Dall Jr scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land. #T1#
Asteroid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asteroid scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid misses with a knee to the head.
Asteroid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dall Jr gets through Asteroid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr lands a left hand.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr blocking some punches.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dall Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Asteroid.
Dall Jr blocking some punches.
Dall Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall Jr.
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall Jr.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but Dall Jr blocks it.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Asteroid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dall Jr or not.
A short right from Asteroid.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall Jr.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Dall Jr avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
Dall Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Asteroid manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards. #T3#
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr is working Asteroid over against the cage.
Dall Jr prevents a body shot from Asteroid.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Dall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall Jr.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asteroid.
Dall Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dall Jr is working Asteroid over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dall Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dall Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Dall Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Dall Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Asteroid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dall Jr on the ground.
Dall Jr stops Asteroid from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Dall Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Dall Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asteroid has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dall Jr prevents Asteroid from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asteroid wants to stand back up but Dall Jr manages to pass into side control.

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 Anabolic Asteroid.
Well Asteroid 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... Anabolic Asteroid!

During a confident post fight interview, Anabolic Asteroid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 224 Thorn vs Khan     
Date:   Aug 13, 2023
#R1#
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaydes is looking to slow Asteroid down with leg kicks.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Blaydes pushes Asteroid away with a front kick.
Asteroid needs to keep his hands up - Blaydes had a free shot at his head there.
Asteroid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asteroid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaydes.
Blaydes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaydes.
Asteroid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blaydes manages to circle out of the way.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asteroid slips under a jab from Blaydes.
Blaydes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asteroid in his tracks.
Asteroid missing with a left hand there. Blaydes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blaydes checks a leg kick.
Asteroid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blaydes finds it's way round the side to connect with Asteroid's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Blaydes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Asteroid lands a jab.#T1#
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blaydes works Asteroid's body with a nice hook.
Blaydes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
Blaydes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blaydes throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Blaydes scores with a shot to the body.
Blaydes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaydes fails with a takedown attempt.
Asteroid misses the shot to the body.
Blaydes feints the counter takedown.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Blaydes throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid moves in looking to clinch but Blaydes pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asteroid fails to land with a series of punches.
Blaydes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asteroid defends it well.
Blaydes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asteroid blocks a head kick by Blaydes.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Blaydes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaydes ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaydes off the cage and back into range.
Asteroid throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Blaydes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Asteroid to the ground. Blaydes is now in Asteroid's guard.

Asteroid manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Blaydes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Asteroid is trying to keep an underhook but Blaydes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Asteroid is looking to escape.
Blaydes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Asteroid defending well though.
Blaydes wants to take a breather but Asteroid is having none of it.
Asteroid is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Blaydes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Asteroid is trying to stand.
Blaydes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Blaydes trying to control from half guard but Asteroid is working away. #T3#
Blaydes prevents Asteroid from standing back up.
Blaydes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blaydes stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaydes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Asteroid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blaydes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Asteroid instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asteroid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blaydes's brow.
Blaydes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Blaydes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Blaydes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaydes. #T4#
Blaydes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaydes blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaydes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaydes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaydes avoids the elbow strike from Asteroid, against the cage.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Asteroid is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blaydes tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Blaydes fails to land.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but Blaydes blocks it.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asteroid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blaydes pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blaydes or not.
Asteroid lands a knee to the head.
Blaydes misses with the head strike.
Asteroid misses with an elbow strike.
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 Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Blaydes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Blaydes misses.
Asteroid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Blaydes manages to circle out of the way.
Blaydes 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.
An attempted straight right counter from Asteroid misses the target.
Blaydes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asteroid.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asteroid lands a lovely overhand right.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses.
Asteroid tried to score with a low kick but Blaydes checks it.
Blaydes tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Blaydes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Blaydes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blaydes tries to score with some ground and pound. Asteroid controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blaydes working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Blaydes trying to control the action but Asteroid is working from the bottom.
Asteroid is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blaydes is controlling him well.
Asteroid is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Asteroid is pushing Blaydes's head away, looking to escape. Blaydes manages to hold on to the position though.
Blaydes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Asteroid takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asteroid pushes Blaydes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Blaydes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blaydes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Asteroid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Blaydes tries to score with some ground and pound. Asteroid controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Asteroid is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Asteroid is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
Asteroid is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Blaydes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Asteroid is not content to let Blaydes control the position. #T3#
Asteroid is pushing Blaydes's head away, looking to escape. Blaydes manages to hold on to the position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blaydes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
Blaydes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Blaydes.
Nice jab there from Blaydes.
Oscar Blaydes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asteroid throws a chopping leg kick but Blaydes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asteroid moves out of range of the body kick.
Blaydes connects with a nice looking jab.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaydes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Asteroid as Blaydes shoots in.
Asteroid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blaydes scores with a shot to the body.
Asteroid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blaydes defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaydes with the counter takedown but Asteroid avoids it easily.
Blaydes throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid lands with an uppercut that bounces Blaydes off the cage and back into range.
Asteroid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blaydes loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Blaydes.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Blaydes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Blaydes.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Blaydes's head but Blaydes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blaydes digs a good body shot into Asteroid's ribs.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Asteroid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Blaydes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid tries to clinch there but Blaydes circles away.
Blaydes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blaydes tries to score with a low kick but Asteroid moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Asteroid moves in looking to clinch but Blaydes pushes him off.
Blaydes with a hook.
Asteroid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaydes checks it well.
Blaydes clobbers Asteroid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaydes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Asteroid. No joy for Blaydes on that attempt.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blaydes.
Asteroid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blaydes to score with a decent uppercut.
Asteroid misses with a hook.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blaydes. That did some damage!
Blaydes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asteroid but Asteroid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes takes a swing at Asteroid's ribcage but misses.
Blaydes throws a lazy right hand but Asteroid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asteroid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blaydes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
A jab from Asteroid finds it's way through Blaydes's defenses. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Blaydes. That's going to slow Asteroid down.
Asteroid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Blaydes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asteroid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asteroid throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Blaydes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asteroid scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Blaydes manages to mount him!
Asteroid tries to buck Blaydes off but he can't manage 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!
Oscar Blaydes has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Blaydes with the ground and pound from mount.
Asteroid trying desperately to get to his feet.
Asteroid is squirming around, avoiding Blaydes's attempts to control the action.
Asteroid is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Blaydes with good strikes from the mount here!
Asteroid's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Blaydes looking to control but Asteroid is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Asteroid really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Blaydes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Asteroid hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blaydes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blaydes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Asteroid's face.
Asteroid is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Blaydes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Asteroid wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Blaydes breaks from Asteroid's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blaydes working the ground and pound effectively.
Blaydes with a couple of short strikes.
Asteroid is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Blaydes trying to control but Asteroid is having none of it.
Asteroid really wants to buck Blaydes off and get back to his feet.
Blaydes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Asteroid is trying to stand.
Blaydes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaydes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Asteroid?

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blaydes 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!

Oscar Blaydes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3     
Date:   Jul 22, 2023
#R1#
Nice cross by Asteroid.
Roll fakes the leg kick and cracks Asteroid in the body.
Roll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roll walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asteroid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Roll lands a high kick!
Asteroid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roll looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Asteroid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roll.
Asteroid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asteroid.
Wow, both these guys are really going for 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!
A jab from Asteroid misses. #TD2#
Roll darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Asteroid manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Roll misses with a hook.
A head kick from Roll lands but Asteroid takes it in his stride.
Asteroid connects with a jab.#T1#
Asteroid misses with a head kick.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Roll steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Roll connects with a body shot.
Roll throws a right hand that Asteroid ducks under and follows up with a left that Asteroid also avoids with ease.
Asteroid misses with a body shot
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roll slips a straight right by Asteroid.
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asteroid is looking to score with low kicks.
Roll throws a front kick aimed at Asteroid's knee but Asteroid avoids it well.
Asteroid feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Asteroid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roll scores with a body shot.
Roll misses with a hook.
Good shot there by Asteroid.
Roll scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asteroid throws out the jab.
Asteroid misses with a leg kick.
Roll lands with a cross. #T2#
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Asteroid's leg but Asteroid calmly moves out of range.
Asteroid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
A punch combination from Roll misses.
Asteroid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roll 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.#CL#
Asteroid clinches up with Roll and pushes him back against the cage.
Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Roll avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Roll.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roll is defending well for now.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roll. #T3#
Roll avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Roll lands a left hand.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roll tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Roll avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asteroid pushes off an throws an elbow but Roll leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll blocks the elbow strike.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid with a knee to the head.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Roll lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roll avoids it.
Roll blocking some punches.
Asteroid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Asteroid.
Roll wants to land a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range.
Roll throws a front kick aimed at Asteroid's knee but Asteroid avoids it well.
Anabolic Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Asteroid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roll on the side of the head.
Roll looks to land a left hand but Asteroid moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice body punch from Roll.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll.
Roll lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Roll misses.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
As Asteroid backs off Roll throws a huge counter combo but Asteroid manages to avoid it all.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Asteroid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab.
Asteroid misses with a right hand
and Roll counters with a stiff right hand.
Roll lands with an overhand left.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roll ducks right into an uppercut from Asteroid.
Roll ducks right into an uppercut from Asteroid.
Roll misses the shot to the body.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roll! #T1#
Roll throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asteroid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asteroid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asteroid blocks a low kick nicely.
Roll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid wants to clinch up but Roll keeps it at a distance.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roll was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Roll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roll throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asteroid.
Asteroid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Roll manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asteroid on his heels. He'll look to pass Asteroid's guard now, I'm sure.

Asteroid has his feet on Roll's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a good low kick that Roll was not able to check.
Roll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Asteroid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asteroid scores with a one two! Roll had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roll scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roll takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Roll throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roll slips a straight right by Asteroid.
Roll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Roll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roll takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Roll moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roll is defended easily by Asteroid.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roll moves away.#T3#
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Roll lands with an overhand left.
Asteroid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Asteroid.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roll takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asteroid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asteroid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asteroid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid 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!
Asteroid pushes Roll away with a front kick.#T4#
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Asteroid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asteroid checks a low kick from Roll.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Roll.
Asteroid 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.
Asteroid jabs Roll to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roll lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Roll checks a leg kick.
Roll fails with a takedown attempt.
Asteroid throws a solid leg kick but Roll takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asteroid.
It seemed like Roll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll throws a head kick that misses
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Asteroid drives through and clinches with Roll against the cage.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Roll manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asteroid on his heels. He'll look to pass Asteroid's guard now, I'm sure.

Asteroid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rokken Roll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roll tried to score with a low kick but Asteroid checks it.
Roll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roll moves out of range of the leg kick from Asteroid.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Roll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roll misses with an uppercut. Asteroid saw that one coming.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Asteroid walks into a left hand.
Roll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asteroid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asteroid is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Roll.
Asteroid lands a jab to the nose.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.#T1#
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roll lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Roll throws a chopping leg kick but Asteroid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asteroid is looking to score with low kicks.
Asteroid moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Asteroid moves out of range of the body kick from Roll.
Roll has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roll dodges the punch combination from Asteroid. #CL#
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but Roll blocks it.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Roll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with the head 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!
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roll.
Roll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid pushes Roll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll lands an uppercut.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.#T3#
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Roll cracks Asteroid with a nice body shot.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roll can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Roll struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Asteroid lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asteroid.
Asteroid pushes Roll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Roll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asteroid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roll's brow.
Asteroid lands with a light punch inside.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Asteroid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roll backwards.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asteroid 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!

Anabolic Asteroid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DMMA 206 Ubereem vs Makkonen     
Date:   Jun 24, 2023
#R1#
Zhao throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Zhao takes one to the chin there.
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Asteroid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zhao, pushing him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Asteroid working Zhao over with knees to the body.
Zhao tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it. #BC2#
Zhao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asteroid moves in looking to clinch but Zhao pushes him off.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Asteroid avoids it with no problem.
Zhao misses the jab.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid is looking to clinch. #CL#
Asteroid rushes Zhao and presses him up against the cage.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid. #T1#
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zhao working aggressively here.
A short right from Asteroid. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhao scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
Asteroid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhao.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhao.
Zhao misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asteroid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Asteroid drives through and clinches with Zhao against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Zhao digs a right hand underneath Asteroid's ribcage. Asteroid let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asteroid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zhao can turn it around.
Zhao scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
Asteroid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zhao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zhao.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhao.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Asteroid working aggressively here.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhao misses with a body punch. #T3#
Zhao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land. #BC2#
Zhao breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Zhao.
Zhao defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Asteroid has Zhao up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it misses.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asteroid misses with some punches.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asteroid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zhao's defenses.
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land. #BC2#
Zhao breaks from the clinch.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zhao 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.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Zhao's shoulder, as Zhao tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid lunges at Zhao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhao's hand.
A low kick lands for Zhao.
Zhao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhao avoids the head kick by Asteroid.
Zhao staying out of range there.
Zhao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
Asteroid throwing a counter right hand but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
As Zhao looks to move away, Asteroid throws a big counter combo but Zhao just gets out of the way.
Zhao just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid blocks a head kick by Zhao.
Asteroid wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid moves out of range of the body kick from Zhao. #T1#
Asteroid throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid slips a jab from Zhao.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.#CL#
Asteroid has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Anabolic Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao swings widly with a right hand
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Zhao.
Zhao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Asteroid walks into a straight right hand from Zhao.
Zhao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Asteroid throws an off balance right hand
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid throws a nice looking combination but Zhao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhao connects with a single shot there.
Asteroid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asteroid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Zhao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zhao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Zhao misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid gets through Zhao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhao avoids it.
Zhao tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asteroid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zhao's brow.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Zhao misses with a body punch.
Zhao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land. #T4#
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Zhao controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asteroid.
Zhao managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zhao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
Asteroid takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asteroid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zhao's brow.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhao avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Zhao shrugs off.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jian Zhao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Zhao misses.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhao manages to avoid it.
Asteroid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Asteroid.
Asteroid scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhao misses.
Asteroid cracks Zhao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asteroid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asteroid blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Asteroid blocks the leg kick.
Zhao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Zhao misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Asteroid tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zhao in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Asteroid working aggressively here.
Zhao 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 Zhao.
Asteroid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid misses with some punches.
Zhao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?#T2#
Asteroid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhao blocks an elbow strike from Asteroid.
Zhao tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zhao lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zhao is defending well for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Zhao.
Asteroid tries to work over Zhao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Zhao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Zhao's head. #BC2#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhao misses the target.
Asteroid lands a nice shot to the body.
Asteroid misses with a series of wild punches.
Asteroid throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asteroid cracks a nice hook into Zhao's ribs.
Zhao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asteroid on the side of the head.
Asteroid throws a series of strikes that have Zhao backpedaling.
Zhao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asteroid.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Asteroid pushes Zhao up against the cage in a clinch.
Asteroid misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhao avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Zhao misses with some punches.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zhao is defending well for now.
Zhao tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhao avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Zhao can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Zhao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Zhao shrugs off.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhao throws a head punch that misses.
Zhao gets through Asteroid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asteroid 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 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!

A victorious Anabolic Asteroid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 197 Vilkas vs Ubereem     
Date:   May 27, 2023
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asteroid, as that shot connected.
Asteroid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Asteroid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong thuds a left hand into Asteroid's body.
Asteroid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Kwong.
Kwong cracks Asteroid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kwong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asteroid fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kwong just manages to avoid it.
Asteroid walks into a jab.
Kwong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asteroid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kwong finds it's way round the side to connect with Asteroid's head.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Kwong blocks a jab.
Kwong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asteroid doesn't seem bothered though.
Kwong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kwong needs to keep his hands up - Asteroid had a free shot at his head there.
Kwong throws a right hand that Asteroid ducks under and follows up with a left that Asteroid also avoids with ease.
Kwong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.#T1#
Kwong scores with a hook.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Kwong.
Asteroid takes one to the side of the head.
Asteroid scores with a hook.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong lands with a hook. Asteroid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asteroid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asteroid misses with a looping right.
Kwong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asteroid connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid moves to clinch but Kwong breaks away
and Kwong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid throws a hook but Kwong avoids it easily.
Kwong jabs at Asteroid's body.
Asteroid scores with a hook.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid blocks a jab.
Kwong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong lands a really nice looking cross but Asteroid seems unphased.
Kwong moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Kwong misses. #CL#
Asteroid clinches with his opponent.
Asteroid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Asteroid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwong's elbow.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Kwong.
Kwong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwong.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Kwong's head.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Kwong avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid. #T3#
Kwong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.
Kwong has had enough of the clinch but Asteroid keeps him there for the moment.
Kwong swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwong.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid looking to throw knees to the head but Kwong is blocking nicely.
Kwong lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike.
Kwong blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Asteroid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kwong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Kwong avoids the damage to the body.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
Kwong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kwong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Kwong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Asteroid - just one landing.
Kwong misses with a two punch combination.
Asteroid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kwong manages to circle out of the way.
Asteroid looks to throw the jab but Kwong is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kwong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Asteroid moved out of range.
Kwong throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
That's time! Asteroid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Kwong blocks the low kick.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kwong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kwong checks a leg kick.
Asteroid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kwong checks a leg kick nicely.
Asteroid wants to slow Kwong down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Asteroid misses. #CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kwong rushes Asteroid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kwong blocks it with crossed arms.
Kwong lands a nice uppercut.
Kwong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Asteroid works on Kwong's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwong lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Asteroid being controlled against the cage.
Kwong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kwong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kwong's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Kwasi Kwong has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Kwong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwong misses with the head strike.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside.
Asteroid being controlled against the cage.
Asteroid tries a body shot but Kwong blocks it.
Kwong swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwong misses with some punches.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asteroid lands a right hand. #T2#
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but Kwong blocks it.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kwong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Asteroid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kwong counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Asteroid seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asteroid misses with a right hand
and Kwong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asteroid.
Kwong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kwong cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
A lazy left from Asteroid finds it's target.
Nice cross by Kwong.
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Asteroid misses.
Kwong blocks a jab.
Asteroid lands a leg kick that knocks Kwong off balance momentarily.
Kwong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asteroid works the jab nicely.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Kwong's shoulder, as Kwong tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Asteroid is looking to chop away at Kwong's legs.
Kwong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kwong lands with a good body shot.
Asteroid misses with a left hand
enabling Kwong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kwong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asteroid at a distance.
Kwong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asteroid misses the jab.
Kwong lands a jab-cross combination.
Kwong tests Asteroid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kwong throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
Asteroid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Kwong moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to clinch there but Kwong circles away.
Asteroid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kwong misses with a looping right.
Asteroid is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asteroid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asteroid scores with the left hand. Kwong knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Kwong jabs Asteroid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kwong 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.
Asteroid throws a hook but Kwong blocks it.
Asteroid throws a leg kick
and Kwong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Kwong avoids the punch easily.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Kwong throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Asteroid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kwong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kwong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asteroid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kwong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asteroid throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asteroid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kwasi Kwong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Asteroid scores with a jab to the body.
Kwong lands a jab to the head.
Asteroid wants to slow Kwong down by chopping away at his legs.
Kwong cracks Asteroid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Asteroid. Beautiful body shot.
Asteroid scores with a three punch combo!
Asteroid slips a straight right by Kwong.
A jab from Kwong misses. #CL#
Asteroid moves into the clinch successfully.
Kwong scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid tries to work over Kwong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike.
Kwong misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
A short left from Kwong.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kwong. #T1##BC2#
Kwong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kwong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asteroid throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Asteroid.
Asteroid swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Kwong.
A big right from Kwong misses.
Kwong catches Asteroid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Asteroid moves away and avoids it.
Asteroid swings for the body but Kwong moves out of range.
Asteroid looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Asteroid. That snapped Kwong's head back.
Asteroid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kwong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asteroid scrambles back to his feet.
Asteroid slips under a jab from Kwong.
Asteroid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kwong scores with a sloppy right hand. Asteroid should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A left lands for Asteroid.
Asteroid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asteroid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asteroid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Kwong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asteroid lands with an uppercut that bounces Kwong off the cage and back into range.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Asteroid moved out of range.
Asteroid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kwong.
Asteroid slips a jab from Kwong.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asteroid. That's going to slow Kwong down.
Kwong scores with a sloppy right hand. Asteroid should have avoided that one.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Kwong throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.#T3#
Asteroid connects with a nice looking jab.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Kwong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Kwong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asteroid swings widly with a right hand
and Kwong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kwong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kwong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kwong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kwong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid tries to clinch up but Kwong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kwong 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!
Asteroid wants to clinch.#T4#
Kwong throws out a loose jab but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwong dips to his left and cracks Asteroid with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
Kwong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kwong moves out of range of the strikes.
Asteroid throws a solid leg kick but Kwong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asteroid.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwong.
Asteroid walks into a left hand.
Kwong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kwong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kwong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kwong lands the left hand.
Kwong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid takes one to the chin there.
Kwong throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Kwong scores with a jab. Asteroid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kwong moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kwong 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!

During a confident post fight interview, Kwasi Kwong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA May the 4th be with You     
Date:   May 04, 2023
#R1#
Pinkman misses with an uppercut. Asteroid saw that one coming.
Pinkman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asteroid has time to react.
Pinkman misses with a straight left.
Pinkman misses the jab.
Pinkman with a nice cross.
Pinkman cracks Asteroid with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Asteroid clinches.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Pinkman 's eye.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Pinkman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Pinkman misses with a punch to the body.
Pinkman tries to pull guard but Asteroid holds him up against the cage and eventually Pinkman drops back down to his feet.
Asteroid lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Pinkman in his tracks for a moment.
Pinkman tries to pull guard but Asteroid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Pinkman pulls guard effortlessly.
Asteroid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pinkman seems keen to control Asteroid's posture.
Asteroid wants to stand but Pinkman is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Asteroid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pinkman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Pinkman there.
Jab by Pinkman.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asteroid defending well as Pinkman loads up on a big left hand.
Pinkman just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Asteroid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pinkman works on Asteroid's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinkman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Pinkman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.
Pinkman misses with a body punch.
Asteroid crunches a lovely knee into Pinkman's ribcage.
Pinkman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinkman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinkman blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinkman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pinkman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinkman tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Pinkman back against the cage.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Pinkman is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Pinkman.
Pinkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinkman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Pinkman lands with a right to the head.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pinkman fails to land. #T4#
Asteroid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinkman tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Pinkman back against the cage.
Pinkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid lands a knee to the head.
Pinkman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinkman lands an uppercut.
Pinkman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pinkman just leaning against Asteroid, taking a breather.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pinkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinkman lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Asteroid.
Pinkman can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Pinkman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinkman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Jesse Pinkman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asteroid misses with a hook
and Pinkman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinkman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asteroid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinkman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinkman.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Pinkman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Asteroid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pinkman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Asteroid moves in looking to clinch but Pinkman pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asteroid is looking to clinch but Pinkman is avoiding it.
Pinkman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jesse Pinkman is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Asteroid feints a counter leg kick.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Pinkman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asteroid to the mat! Asteroid manages to get full guard.
Asteroid wants to stand up but Pinkman is controlling him. #T1#
Pinkman landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
Asteroid is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pinkman blocks an uppercut.
Pinkman lands a right hand.
Pinkman blocks an elbow strike from Asteroid.
Pinkman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Pinkman pulls Asteroid into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pinkman is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Pinkman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Asteroid defends it easily.#T2#
Asteroid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pinkman is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Pinkman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Asteroid gets to his feet. Pinkman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pinkman missing with a left hand there. Asteroid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asteroid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinkman lands with a straight right. Asteroid didn't see that one coming.
Pinkman lands a jab to Asteroid's midsection.
Pinkman scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Pinkman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinkman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Pinkman is having none of it.
Asteroid ducks right into an uppercut from Pinkman.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Pinkman.
Pinkman cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
Asteroid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Pinkman blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
Pinkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinkman.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Pinkman misses the target.
Asteroid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Pinkman.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Pinkman lands with a shot to the body.
Pinkman checks the leg kick.
Pinkman throws a nice looking combination but Asteroid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinkman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asteroid. Asteroid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinkman scores with the left hand. Asteroid knows he should have avoided that one.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Pinkman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinkman feinted with a counter takedown.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinkman dips to his left and cracks Asteroid with an uppercut!
Pinkman connects with a right hand. Asteroid shakes it off.
Asteroid is looking to clinch.
Asteroid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asteroid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asteroid.
Pinkman looks to land a combination. Asteroid sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pinkman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Pinkman gets a double leg takedown into Asteroid's guard.#T1#
Asteroid is looking to stand up but Pinkman isn't so interested in that idea.
Asteroid keeping full guard, as Pinkman tries to pass.
Pinkman stops Asteroid from standing up.
Pinkman is looking to work some ground and pound but Asteroid has wrist control.
Asteroid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pinkman is controlling him.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Asteroid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pinkman postures up in Asteroid's guard and throws a big left but Asteroid blocks it.
Pinkman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asteroid is keeping the position for now.
Asteroid being controlled here, momentarily. #ES2#
Asteroid pushes Pinkman off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
Pinkman throws a body shot but no joy.
Asteroid looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
Asteroid misses with a hook.
Pinkman is looking to counter punch.
Pinkman throws an off balance right hand
and Asteroid counters with a low kick, right behind Pinkman 's knee.
Pinkman throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pinkman is able to avoid easily.
Pinkman lands a lovely overhand right.
Asteroid tries to clinch up but Pinkman circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinkman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pinkman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asteroid can do to turn this around?
Jab from Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a looping left.#T3#
Pinkman throws a shot from downtown. Asteroid moves away and avoids it.
Asteroid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinkman.
Asteroid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinkman to score with a decent uppercut.
Asteroid cracks Pinkman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinkman looks to land a right hand but Asteroid moved out of range.
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Asteroid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asteroid throws a looping overhand right but Pinkman ducks down to avoid it.
Pinkman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Pinkman misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Pinkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinkman.
A swing and a miss from Pinkman.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pinkman. That did some damage!
Asteroid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pinkman swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.
Pinkman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asteroid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Pinkman 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#
Asteroid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Pinkman gets a takedown into half guard.
Asteroid felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pinkman wants to pass to mount but Asteroid is defending the position. #SUB#
Pinkman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Pinkman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pinkman lands strikes from half guard.#ES2#
Asteroid kicks off Pinkman and gets to his feet.
Pinkman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinkman.
Asteroid wants to clinch up but Pinkman keeps it at a distance.
Pinkman throws a right hand that misses
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Pinkman throws a lazy uppercut
and Asteroid counters with a straight right hand.
Pinkman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pinkman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Pinkman is rocked!
Pinkman throws an overhand right that lands on Asteroid's shoulder, as Asteroid tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Pinkman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asteroid throws a jab when Pinkman was well out of range.
Pinkman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Asteroid - just one landing.
Asteroid throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinkman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Asteroid gets a clinch.
Pinkman misses with some punches.
Asteroid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman tries to pull guard but Asteroid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pinkman struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands. #T2#
Pinkman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pinkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinkman seems to have got his legs back now.
Pinkman working aggressively here.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pinkman lands a nice uppercut.
Pinkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinkman taking a breather.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but Asteroid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Pinkman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Pinkman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinkman takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Pinkman shrugs off.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinkman avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
A shot in the inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Pinkman 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Jesse Pinkman has been cut.
Pinkman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pinkman throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pinkman misses with some punches.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinkman pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinkman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Pinkman jumps guard but Asteroid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Pinkman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Pinkman in his tracks for a moment.
Pinkman tries to pull guard but Asteroid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Pinkman.
Asteroid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid throws an elbow that misses.
Pinkman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Pinkman blocks an elbow strike from Asteroid.
Pinkman lands with a left to the head.
Asteroid lands a damaging elbow.
Pinkman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinkman.
Pinkman wants to stall.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Pinkman.
Pinkman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asteroid gets through Pinkman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinkman.
Asteroid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinkman backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Pinkman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Pinkman scores with a body shot.
Pinkman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pinkman misses the shot to the body.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Pinkman is wise to it.
Asteroid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice takedown defense from Asteroid. No joy for Pinkman on that attempt.
Jab by Pinkman.
A jab from Pinkman misses.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid is looking for the big counter here.
Pinkman misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Asteroid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jesse Pinkman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Pinkman blocks the leg kick.
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Pinkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid swinging wildly here.
Pinkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pinkman throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pinkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
A jab lands there for Pinkman.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
Asteroid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pinkman swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Pinkman digs a good body shot into Asteroid's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Pinkman.
Pinkman cracks Asteroid with a right hand to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Pinkman blocks the leg kick.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asteroid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asteroid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asteroid takes one to the side of the head.
Pinkman throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
Pinkman looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range. #T3#
Pinkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinkman lands with a nice body punch.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Pinkman is having none of it.
Pinkman tries to counter with a takedown but Asteroid is quick to defend against it.
Pinkman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asteroid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Asteroid misses.#TD#
Pinkman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asteroid's half guard.
Jesse Pinkman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinkman trying to control the action but Asteroid is working from the bottom.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Asteroid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Pinkman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Asteroid actively working from the bottom here.
Pinkman stops Asteroid from getting back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Pinkman seems content to control.
Asteroid is staying active underneath Pinkman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinkman prevents Asteroid from standing back up.
Pinkman working the head and body with strikes.
Asteroid looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Pinkman wants to work for an arm triangle but Asteroid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Asteroid actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinkman 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 James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!

Jesse Pinkman retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jesse Pinkman thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 181 Roll vs Asteroid     
Date:   Apr 01, 2023
#R1#
Roll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asteroids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Roll does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Asteroid.
Asteroid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roll finds it's way round the side to connect with Asteroid's head.
Roll lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roll misses with the body kick
and Asteroid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid walks into a left hand.
Roll throws a series of punches but Asteroid avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Roll bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Asteroid sneaks out the side door and pushes Roll away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Roll has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roll misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asteroid.
Asteroid thumps Roll with a low kick.#T1#
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asteroid throws out a counter right but Roll avoids it with no problem.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
Roll tries to land a front kick but Asteroid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Asteroid rushes Roll and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roll lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asteroid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
Roll getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roll misses with an uppercut
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roll scores with a nice right hand.
Roll misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Asteroid.#T2#
Roll lands a slapping body shot.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roll. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Roll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Roll. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roll.
Roll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roll lands with a kick to the temple. Asteroid shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Roll throws a push kick but Asteroid slaps the foot to one side.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Roll is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.#T3#
Roll scores with a decent looking hook.
Roll fails with a takedown attempt.
Roll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Roll blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Asteroid there.
Roll is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asteroid checks a leg kick.
Roll misses with a series of wild punches.
Roll throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roll circles away quickly and effectively.
Roll connects with a body shot that sends Asteroid's belly button to the back.
Roll fakes the leg kick and cracks Asteroid in the body. #T4#
Roll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roll throws a nice looking combination but Asteroid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid ducks right into an uppercut from Roll.
Roll connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roll paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asteroid throws a chopping leg kick but Roll manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roll.
Roll with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roll avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asteroid has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roll.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Roll.
Roll avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asteroid stuffs the takedown.
Roll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asteroid can do to turn this around?
Roll fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asteroid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roll darts in looking for a takedown but Asteroid gets double underhooks and turns Roll into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Roll manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Asteroid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roll is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Asteroid stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Roll misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
A countering left hand to the body from Asteroid misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Asteroid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Asteroid wants to stand but Roll is controlling the position. #T1#
Roll tries to free his leg and advance position but Asteroid is retaining full guard.
Roll trying to control but Asteroid is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Asteroid scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asteroid! But no joy.
Roll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Roll misses.
Roll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Roll.
Despite the aggression on Asteroid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roll connects with a good right hand that stumbles Asteroid. Asteroid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Asteroid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
Asteroid moves into range and clinches up with Roll.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roll avoids it.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asteroid lands a damaging elbow.
Roll is looking to break free of the clinch but Asteroid has double underhooks.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rolls head.
Roll has had enough of the clinch but Asteroid keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roll.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it misses.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Roll is trying to force a seperation but Asteroid has the dominant position.
Roll takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roll is looking to take this one to the mat.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but Roll blocks with his arms.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Roll is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Roll breaks the clinch.
Roll feints and then cracks Asteroid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asteroid down. #T3#
Asteroid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll is looking to slow Asteroid down with leg kicks.
Roll throws a low kick but Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Roll scores with a four punch combination!
Roll throws an off balance right hand
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roll throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Roll misses #KD2#
and Asteroid counters with a crisp right hand that drops Roll! Asteroid lets Roll back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Roll is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roll looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roll throws a front kick that sends Asteroid stumbling back into the cage.
Roll shoots in for a double leg but Asteroid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roll scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roll connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Asteroid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roll.
Asteroid takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Roll. #TD#
Roll drives through with a takedown into Asteroid's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Asteroid is looking to stand up but Roll isn't so interested in that idea.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet but Roll passes into half guard. #ES2#
Asteroid manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Roll keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roll takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asteroid working Roll over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Roll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Roll connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asteroid's hands.
Asteroid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Roll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roll tries a head kick but it misses.
Roll checks a leg kick nicely.
Roll throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Asteroid counters with a crisp one two that drops Roll! Asteroid thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Roll to his feet! Roll is in big trouble!
Roll misses with a hook.
Roll misses with a body shot
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Roll is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roll checks a low kick from Asteroid.
Roll seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Roll misses its intended target.
Roll throws a leg kick which misses Asteroid's front leg but catches the back leg as Asteroid tries 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!
Roll misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid dodges the punch combination from Roll. #T1#
Roll 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.
Asteroid looks to land a combination but Roll avoids it well.
Roll goes for a double leg but Asteroid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asteroid continues to drive forward.
Asteroid tries a quick counter leg kick but Roll is wise to it.
Asteroid lands a damaging elbow.
Roll tries for a takedown but Asteroid manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Roll breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roll takes a swing at Asteroid's ribcage but misses.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Roll misses with a lunging right hand
and Asteroid counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roll.
Roll throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Rokken Roll is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roll is defending well for now.
Roll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Roll controls the action.
Roll blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Roll managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Roll shrugs off.
Asteroid is pressed up against the cage. Roll has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asteroid down to the mat. Asteroid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rokken Roll. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Asteroid clinches up against the cage.
Asteroid has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Roll.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Roll has had enough of the clinch but Asteroid keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Asteroid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Roll's head.
Roll takes an elbow to the temple.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll is looking to break free of the clinch but Asteroid has double underhooks.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roll is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Asteroid is defending well.#BC2#
Asteroid breaks from the clinch.
Roll scores with a punch to the head.
Asteroid with a nice calf kick.
Roll goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Roll throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll tried to counter with a leg kick but Asteroid avoided it.#CL2#
Asteroid darts in and clinches Roll up against the cage.#T4#
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asteroid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Roll tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Roll back against the cage.
Roll wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Roll takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asteroid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roll tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Asteroid.
Knees to the body from Asteroid.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asteroid 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!

A relieved looking Anabolic Asteroid 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: DMMA 174 Kaupens vs Cabrera     
Date:   Mar 08, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Mac Airt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asteroid gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asteroid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mac Airt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asteroid obliges.
Asteroid gets underhooks to prevent Mac Airt's takedown attempt.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Mac Airt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asteroid smiles and moves away.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Mac Airt.
Asteroid misses with a hook.#CL2#
Mac Airt has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Asteroid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mac Airt pulls Asteroid into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Asteroid decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Asteroid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mac Airt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mac Airt clinches up with Asteroid and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mac Airt gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet.#T1##ES#
Asteroid pushes Mac Airt off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Mac Airt rushes Asteroid and presses him up against the cage.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Mac Airt fails to pull guard.
Asteroid lands a nice knee to the body.
Asteroid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Asteroid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asteroid swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
A little feinted left hand from Asteroid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Mac Airt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt. #TD2#
Mac Airt jumps guard. #SU#
Asteroid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mac Airt tries to clinch there but Asteroid circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up but Asteroid circles away and keeps his distance.
Asteroid seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asteroid circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Mac Airt moves into the clinch successfully.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asteroid pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Asteroid rushes Mac Airt and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Asteroid breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Mac Airt clinches up against the cage.
Mac Airt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asteroid gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mac Airt goes for a takedown attempt but Asteroid pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3##CL2#
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mac Airt lands an uppercut.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Asteroid won't allow it. #TD2#
Mac Airt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Asteroid gets to his feet. Mac Airt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mac Airt moves in looking to clinch but Asteroid pushes him off.
Asteroid throwing a counter right hand but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Asteroid is having none of it.
Mac Airt tries to clinch
and Asteroid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mac Airt fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt fails to pull guard. #T4#
Asteroid misses with a hook from the 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!
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mac Airt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Asteroid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.
Mac Airt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asteroid smiles and moves away.
Asteroid thuds his right hand into Mac Airt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.#CL2#
Mac Airt pushes Asteroid up against the cage in a clinch.
Asteroid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mac Airt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Mac Airt in his tracks for a moment.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Mac Airt shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asteroid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Airt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asteroid walks away with a smile on his face. Mac Airt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mac Airt has closed the distance and engaged Asteroid in a clinch. #TD2#
Mac Airt jumps guard and drags Asteroid to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Asteroid decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Mac Airt clinches.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Asteroid landing knees to the head.
Asteroid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mac Airt's face.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac Airt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Mac Airt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Asteroid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mac Airt can turn it around.
Mac Airt avoids a wild elbow strike from Asteroid.
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Mac Airt pulls Asteroid into guard. #SU#
Asteroid gets to his feet. Mac Airt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid wants to slow Mac Airt down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Asteroid circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Asteroid counters with a head kick that drops Mac Airt to the mat! Mac Airt scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Mac Airt is rocked!
Mac Airt is looking to clinch.
Mac Airt is still on wobbly legs! Can Asteroid finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Mac Airt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mac Airt seems to have recovered his senses.
Mac Airt tries to clinch there but Asteroid circles away. #CL2#
Mac Airt clinches up with Asteroid and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Asteroid manages to break the clinch.
Mac Airt wants to clinch but Asteroid slips to the side#KD#
and Asteroid counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mac Airt! Asteroid lets Mac Airt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac Airt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Asteroid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mac Airt.#CL2#
Mac Airt moves into the clinch.
Asteroid lands a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt misses with the head strike. #T2#
Mac Airt fails to pull guard.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Mac Airt.
Mac Airt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asteroid after a bit of a struggle.
A right hook to the body lands for Asteroid.
Mac Airt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Airt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Airt is breathing heavily.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Mac Airt 's eye. #CUT#That has opened up Cormac Mac Airt's cut even more.#TD2#
Mac Airt gets control of Asteroid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mac Airt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Asteroid stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Mac Airt's head but Mac Airt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Airt doesn't manage to clinch there - Asteroid circles away.
Asteroid lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Asteroid misses.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Mac Airt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mac Airt blocks the body kick. #T3#
Mac Airt tries to clinch there but Asteroid circles away.
Asteroid misses with a double jab.
Mac Airt fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Asteroid tries to keep at a distance but Mac Airt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mac Airt has Asteroid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asteroid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asteroid gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid gets through Mac Airt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mac Airt wants a takedown. #BC#
Asteroid manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Asteroid.
Mac Airt tries to clinch
and Asteroid counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Mac Airt gets tackled into the cage by Asteroid. Asteroid maintains the clinch.
Mac Airt wants a takedown but no success here.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Asteroid pushes Mac Airt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Asteroid manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL2#
Mac Airt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asteroid. #BC#
Asteroid breaks from the clinch.
Asteroid throws a push kick but Mac Airt slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but Asteroid moves away
and Asteroid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mac Airt's knee momentarily.
Mac Airt wants to clinch up but Asteroid keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Asteroid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Asteroid has Mac Airt up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Asteroid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Asteroid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Cormac Mac Airt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Asteroid gets underhooks to prevent Mac Airt's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cormac Mac Airt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mac Airt tries to clinch up but Asteroid circles away and keeps his distance.
Anabolic Asteroid is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Mac Airt clinches.
Asteroid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Asteroid is defending well.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Mac Airt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Asteroid stands up and waves to Mac Airt to follow him. #CL2#
Mac Airt clinches up with Asteroid and pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Airt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mac Airt avoids a wild elbow strike from Asteroid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac Airt tries to pull guard but Asteroid holds him up against the cage and eventually Mac Airt drops back down to his feet.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Mac Airt.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Mac Airt 's eye.
Mac Airt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mac Airt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mac Airt is defending well for now.#T1#
Mac Airt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asteroid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Asteroid manages to break the clinch.
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Asteroid.
Mac Airt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asteroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mac Airt can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Mac Airt moves into the clinch.
Mac Airt fails to pull guard.
Asteroid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mac Airt jumps guard but Asteroid stands there with Mac Airt around his waist. Mac Airt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mac Airt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid is pressed up against the cage. Mac Airt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asteroid down to the mat. Asteroid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD#
Asteroid drops Mac Airt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mac Airt looks back up at him and smiles so Asteroid waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Mac Airt has closed the distance and engaged Asteroid in a clinch.
Asteroid prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2##BC#
Asteroid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt tries to clinch up.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Mac Airt moved out of range nicely.
Asteroid misses with a low kick as Mac Airt jumps back.
Asteroid circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Asteroid moves into range and clinches up with Mac Airt.
Asteroid gets underhooks to prevent Mac Airt's takedown attempt.
Mac Airt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Asteroid smiles and moves away.
Mac Airt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Asteroid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mac Airt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Mac Airt moves into the clinch.
Mac Airt wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#Cormac Mac Airt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.#T3#
Asteroid scores with a knee to the head.
Asteroid unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mac Airt! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Asteroid is unloading with more strikes now! Mac Airt drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anabolic Asteroid!
A victorious Anabolic Asteroid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 167 Panda vs Cortez     
Date:   Feb 12, 2023
#R1#
Asteroid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bogachev on the side of the head.
Asteroid looks to clinch
and Bogachev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
Asteroid tries a head kick but it misses.
Asteroid misses with a body shot
and Bogachev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bogachev scores with a jab to the head.
Bogachev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Asteroid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
As Asteroid looks to move away, Bogachev throws a big counter combo but Asteroid just gets out of the way.
Asteroid is looking to clinch.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asteroid dips to his left and cracks Bogachev with an uppercut!#T1#
Asteroid works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bogachev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asteroid.
Bogachev throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Asteroid slams his shin into Bogachev's torso.
Asteroid lunges at Bogachev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bogachev's hand.
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Bogachev is looking to counter punch.
Asteroid wants to clinch up but Bogachev keeps it at a distance.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Bogachev lands with a straight right. Asteroid didn't see that one coming.
Asteroid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bogachev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bogachev lands with an uppercut that bounces Asteroid off the cage and back into range.
Bogachev defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Bogachev misses with a straight left.
Asteroid tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bogachev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogachev tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Asteroid uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bogachev has time to react.
Asteroid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bogachev.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid sizes up Bogachev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asteroid is looking to clinch but Bogachev is avoiding it.
Bogachev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bogachev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Asteroid misses with a body kick.#T4##CL2#
Asteroid moves into range and clinches up with Bogachev.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bogachev tries to break free but Asteroid pushes him back against the cage.
Bogachev tries to circle away but Asteroid has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Bogachev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bogachev slips under a jab.
Bogachev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asteroid tries to counter by closing the distance.
Asteroid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bogachev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Asteroid, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid 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#
Asteroid wants to clinch up but Bogachev keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Asteroid drives through and clinches with Bogachev against the cage.
Bogachev wants to get back to striking at distance but Asteroid won't allow it. #BC#
Bogachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asteroid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Bogachev avoids the punch easily.
Bogachev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid wants to slow Bogachev down by chopping away at his legs.
Bogachev throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Bogachev scores with a hook.
Bogachev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Asteroid misses with a kick to the body
letting Bogachev counter with a right hand.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Bogachev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Asteroid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Bogachev has had enough of the clinch but Asteroid keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bogachev manages to break the clinch.
Bogachev wants to land a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range.
Bogachev connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Anabolic Asteroid has been cut.
Asteroid throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bogachev counters with a one-two to the body.
Asteroid lands a jab to Bogachev's midsection.
Bogachev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bogachev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Bogachev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Asteroid.
Asteroid walks into a left hand.
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogachev.#T3#
Bogachev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asteroid! But no joy.#CL2#
Asteroid closes the distance and pushes Bogachev back into the cage.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Bogachev shrugs off.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Bogachev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick lands for Asteroid.
Bogachev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asteroid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asteroid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Asteroid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asteroid just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBogachev.
Asteroid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogachev throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Bogachev.
Asteroid raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Asteroid tries to clinch up but Bogachev circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogachev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bogachev on the wrong end of a nice 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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Asteroid. That's going to slow Bogachev down.
Asteroid tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bogachev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Bogachev misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anabolic Asteroid's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Asteroid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Motshan Bogachev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asteroid scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bogachev 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.
Asteroid lands a lovely overhand right.
Bogachev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asteroid lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogachev.
Bogachev avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogachev throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid throws out a counter right but Bogachev avoids it with no problem.
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogachev.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bogachev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Asteroid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asteroid throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Bogachev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bogachev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asteroid.#T2#
Bogachev moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Bogachev throws an overhand right that lands on Asteroid's shoulder, as Asteroid tries to avoid the shot.
Bogachev misses with a lunging right hand
and Asteroid counters with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid lands a nice shot that snaps Bogachev's head back.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogachev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Asteroid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asteroid throws a front kick aimed at Bogachev's knee but Bogachev avoids it well.
Bogachev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bogachev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bogachev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asteroid's hands.
Bogachev slips under a jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid works Bogachev's body with a nice hook.
Asteroid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asteroid tries to bum rush Bogachev with a series of wild strikes but Bogachev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Bogachev scores with a four punch combination!
Bogachev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogachev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asteroid's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogachev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Asteroid misses.
Bogachev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asteroid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bogachev slips a straight right by Asteroid.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asteroid 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!

Our winner, Anabolic Asteroid, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DMMA 162 Kaupens vs Rocksaw     
Date:   Jan 08, 2023
#R1#
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
Asteroid misses with a wild combination.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid tries to bum rush Obi with a series of wild strikes but Obi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obi staying out of range there.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid clobbers Obi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asteroid with a nice calf kick.
Asteroid scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Obi connects with a crisp jab.
Asteroid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obi finds it's way round the side to connect with Asteroid's head.
Asteroid connects with a looping right hand.
Obi takes a swing at Asteroid's ribcage but misses.
Asteroid moves forwards but Obi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obi with a jab.
Asteroid fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Obi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid thuds his right hand into Obi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Obi misses with a hook
and Asteroid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asteroid dodges the punch combination from Obi.
Obi lands a really nice looking cross but Asteroid seems unphased.
Asteroid throws a sloppy head kick and Obi moves out of range easily. #T3#
Obi misses with a series of wild punches.
Asteroid misses with a leg kick.
Obi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asteroid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Obi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asteroid swings widly with a right hand
and Obi counters with a left to the body.
Obi cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Obi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obi lands a jab to Asteroid's midsection.
Obi checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Obi jabs Asteroid right on the nose. Asteroid blinks but takes it well.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Asteroid 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Obi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asteroid throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asteroid thuds his shin into the meat of Obi's side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anabolic Asteroid 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#
Obi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid misses with a straight right.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asteroid looks to throw the jab but Obi is out of range.
Asteroid throws a hook but Obi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid throws a body punch but Obi moves out of range.
Obi 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.
Obi clobbers Asteroid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asteroid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
A jab from Obi misses.
Obi loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Obi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asteroid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obi.
Asteroid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Obi misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Asteroid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asteroid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Asteroid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asteroid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Obi's head.
Asteroid throws a poor cross that misses
and Obi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obi lands with a cross.
Asteroid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Obi jabs at Asteroid's body.
Asteroid with the inside leg kick.
Asteroid lands the left hand.
Asteroid misses with a hook
and Obi counters with a straight right hand.
Obi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obi ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Obi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asteroid tries to bum rush Obi with a series of wild strikes but Obi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Asteroid fails to land with a series of punches.
Obi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Obi misses the jab.
Obi works Asteroid's body with a nice hook.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obi backing away here, and Asteroid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Obi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
Obi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Asteroid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obi counters with a right hand to the body.
Asteroid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obi.
Obi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chike Obi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Obi works the jab nicely.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Obi's head but Obi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asteroid. Obi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Asteroid misses with a low kick as Obi jumps back.
Asteroid misses with a straight left.
Obi throws a big counter combination but Asteroid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi connects with the punch.
Asteroid scores with a jab to the head.
Asteroid clobbers Obi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Obi misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Asteroid misses
and Obi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asteroid fakes the leg kick and cracks Obi in the body.
Asteroid lands with a shot to the body.
Obi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Obi blocks it well.
Obi throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Obi.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.#T2#
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Obi moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Obi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asteroid tests Obi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obi lands a lovely overhand right.
Asteroid lands with a right hand.
Obi slips a jab and a cross from Asteroid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obi misses with a looping right.#T3#
Obi lands with a nice body punch.
Obi misses with a hook
letting Asteroid counter with a right hand.
Obi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Asteroid throws a hook but Obi blocks it.
Asteroid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asteroid throws out a counter right but Obi avoids it with no problem.
Obi misses with a shot to the body
and Asteroid counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Obi cracks Asteroid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Obi moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asteroid's head backwards.
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
Obi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asteroid circles away quickly and effectively.
Obi avoids a kick to the body.
Obi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Asteroid lands a high kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asteroid 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 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!

Anabolic Asteroid thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DMMA 156 Outback vs Kaupens 2     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1##CL#
Asteroid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dall Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr. #TD2#
Dall Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dall Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Asteroid tries to kick Dall Jr off but Dall Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Asteroid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dall Jr on the ground.
Dall Jr wants to pass to mount but Asteroid is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dall Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Asteroid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall Jr.
Asteroid looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid is refusing to be controlled, as Dall Jr sits in half guard.
Dall Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Asteroid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##ES#
Asteroid pushes Dall Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Dall Jr lands a head kick!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dall Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asteroid slips a jab from Dall Jr.
It looked like Asteroid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dall Jr circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Dall Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Dall Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asteroid is keeping the position for now.
Asteroid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dall Jr is controlling him. #SUB2#
Dall Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Asteroid wants to stand but Dall Jr is controlling the position. #ES#
Asteroid has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dall Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Asteroid avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage. #T3#
Dall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
Dall Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dall Jr is defending well for now.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asteroid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Dall Jr avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Dall Jr.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Asteroid scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Asteroid prevents the takedown attempt.
Asteroid landing knees to the body.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dall Jr fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dall Jr fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid working Dall Jr over with knees to the body.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Dall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asteroid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asteroid avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Asteroid moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Asteroid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr lands an uppercut.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards.
Asteroid cracks Dall Jr with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
A short right from Asteroid on the inside.
Asteroid misses with an elbow over the top.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dall Jr. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped Dall Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Asteroid prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands with a short shot to the head.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Dall Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Asteroid.
Asteroid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dall Jr's defenses.
Dall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asteroid obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall Jr.
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dall Jr misses with some punches. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Dall Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall Jr blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Asteroid.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Asteroid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall Jr can do to turn this around?
Dall Jr lands a right hand.
Dall Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asteroid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dall Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid pushes off an throws an elbow but Dall Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Dall Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Asteroid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asteroid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Dall Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Dall Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anabolic Asteroid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galen Dall Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Dall Jr.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Dall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dall Jr fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dall Jr blocks an elbow strike from Asteroid. #T4#
Dall Jr jumps guard but Asteroid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid misses with a punch on the inside.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dall Jr lands a right hand.
Dall Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid pushes Dall Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Asteroid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Asteroid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dall Jr blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A leg kick checked by Asteroid.
It looked like Asteroid was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Asteroid swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall Jr.
Asteroid misses with a hook
and Dall Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Dall Jr cracks Asteroid with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dall Jr clobbers Asteroid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Dall Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asteroid throws an off balance right hand
and Dall Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asteroid doesn't manage to clinch there - Dall Jr circles away.
Dall Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Dall Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Asteroid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dall Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asteroid feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dall Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asteroid momentarily.
Asteroid misses with a left hand
and Dall Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asteroid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Dall Jr.
Galen Dall Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall Jr misses with a head kick.
Asteroid swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dall Jr counter with a right hand. #CL#
Asteroid instigates a clinch.
Dall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Dall Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid gets through Dall Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr is trying to pull guard but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asteroid.
Nice body punch from Asteroid.
A body shot lands from Dall Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Asteroid.
Dall Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall Jr blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries a body shot but Dall Jr blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
A short right from Dall Jr on the inside.
Asteroid takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Dall Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asteroid 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!

During a confident post fight interview, Anabolic Asteroid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 152 Abarai vs Bouddi     
Date:   Nov 12, 2022
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bravo has his takedown stuffed
and Asteroid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bravo's knee momentarily.
Asteroid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Asteroid - just one landing.
Asteroid works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid wants to slow Bravo down by chopping away at his legs.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Bravo defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Asteroid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bravo's head.#ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Asteroid flashes Bravo a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bravo's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bravo crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Asteroid punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anabolic Asteroid!
During a confident post fight interview, Anabolic Asteroid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 147 Hightower vs Kalske 2     
Date:   Oct 09, 2022
#R1#
Lee lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Asteroid told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lee tries to circle away but Asteroid has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asteroid takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.
Asteroid connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
That kick from Asteroid tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee jabs Asteroid right on the nose. Asteroid blinks but takes it well.
Asteroid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Asteroid lands with an overhand left.
A nice leg kick from Asteroid, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Asteroid - just one landing. #T1#
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asteroid throws a counter combo.
Asteroid looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Asteroid thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Asteroid moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Asteroid circles away. #CL2#
Asteroid darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Asteroid.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Asteroid improves position.
Asteroid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Asteroid is controlling him.
Good body shot from Asteroid.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Asteroid has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asteroid defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid tries to counter by closing the distance.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Asteroid throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee avoids the body shot from Asteroid. #T3#
Asteroid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lee. #CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Asteroid.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Asteroid has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Asteroid.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Asteroid won't allow it.
Asteroid gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Asteroid finds it's target.
Asteroid avoids the head kick by Lee.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Asteroid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Asteroid feints a counter leg kick.
Lee moves forwards but Asteroid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee takes one on the button.
A head kick from Asteroid lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asteroid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asteroid throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Asteroid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Asteroid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Asteroid tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Asteroid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Asteroid 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.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asteroid.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Asteroid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Asteroid.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
A right handed body shot lands from Asteroid.
Asteroid working Lee over with knees 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!
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid scores with a knee to the head.
Asteroid working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.
Asteroid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Lee lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Asteroid.
Asteroid is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asteroid scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee is trying to push Asteroid away but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Asteroid.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Asteroid lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#Bruce Lee's cut is getting worse.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Asteroid is controlling him.
Asteroid 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!
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Asteroid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Asteroid scores with a knee to the head.
Lee tries to circle away but Asteroid has him pinned against the cage.
Asteroid gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Asteroid keeps him there for the moment.
Asteroid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asteroid connects with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Asteroid has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee tries to clinch up but Asteroid circles away and keeps his distance.
Asteroid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Asteroid. Beautiful body shot.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Asteroid. #T3#
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asteroid! But no joy.
Asteroid lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.#CUT2#Bruce Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jab by Asteroid.
Asteroid cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid lands a shot to the body.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Asteroid has double underhooks. #BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Asteroid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee is looking to slow Asteroid down with leg kicks.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#Jeez, Bruce Lee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Asteroid circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee throws a head kick but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anabolic Asteroid!
A victorious Anabolic Asteroid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VIII     
Date:   Sep 09, 2022
#R1#
Asteroid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ball walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asteroid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
Ball lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ball.
Asteroid misses with the combination.
Ball defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Asteroid gets a clinch.
Ball takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Ball can't get the takedown.
Asteroid stops a takedown attempt from Ball.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Ball is trying to drag Asteroid to the mat but Asteroid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asteroid prevents it.
Ball lands a nice shot to the body.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ball is trying to break free.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asteroid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Asteroid misses with a body punch.
Ball lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid pushes Ball back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2##TD#
Ball gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ball will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid is trying to stand.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Asteroid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asteroid is looking to escape.
Asteroid felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Asteroid manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ball moves out of range as Asteroid strikes.
Ball appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ball scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asteroid misses the jab.
Ball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asteroid slips under a jab from Ball.
Asteroid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3##TD#
Ball shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Asteroid manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ball is standing up over Asteroid. Asteroid looks to escape but Ball dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asteroid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Asteroid trying to remain calm as Ball controls from the top position.
Asteroid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##ES2#
Asteroid throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ball.
Nice defenses there by Ball.
Asteroid checks the leg kick.
Jab from Ball.
Asteroid takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball connects with an inside leg kick.
Ball catches Asteroid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asteroid misses with a jab, cross combination.
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 Tobias Ball will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ball counters with a three punch combo that has Asteroid backing up. Asteroid nods at Ball to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ball.
Ball doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ball is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ball shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asteroid pinned against the cage. Asteroid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asteroid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball shoots in for a takedown but Asteroid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asteroid slips under a jab.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asteroid! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ball.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ball fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Ball is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ball thumps Asteroid with a low kick.
Ball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tobias Ball is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Ball finds it's way through Asteroid's defenses.
Ball connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asteroid's hands.
Asteroid drops his hands momentarily and Ball takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Ball there.#CL2#
Asteroid has Ball up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Ball's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid working Ball over with knees to the body.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ball avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Ball tries for a takedown but Asteroid manages to get underhooks.
Ball wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ball goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ball drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asteroid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Asteroid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Asteroid moves into the clinch successfully.
Ball on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asteroid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow. #T3#
Ball pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ball blocks an elbow strike.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball is looking for a takedown.
Asteroid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ball wants to get back to striking at distance but Asteroid won't allow it.
Ball managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
A right hand to the body from Ball.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tobias Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asteroid on the side of the head.
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ball with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Ball closes the distance and clinches up with Asteroid, looking for a takedown. Ball pushes Asteroid against the cage but Asteroid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asteroid unleashes a big counter combination but Ball bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ball is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ball works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Asteroid. #CL2#
Asteroid takes the fight into the clinch.
Ball on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ball has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asteroid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ball misses with a looping left.
Asteroid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ball goes for a double leg but Asteroid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asteroid continues to drive forward.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but Ball blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ball looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Ball is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asteroid's half guard.
Ball works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tobias Ball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asteroid is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ball is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Asteroid can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Asteroid wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ball raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
Asteroid is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ball putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Asteroid squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ball lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Asteroid really wants to buck Ball off and get back to his feet.
Ball landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Ball misses with a head shot.
Ball wants to control the pace but Asteroid is squirming around nicely.
Asteroid wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Poor strikes thrown by Ball there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Asteroid wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ball 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.
Ball thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Asteroid wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ball raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3#
Ball tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Asteroid is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ball lands a nice shot to the head.
Asteroid wants to try and get back to his feet.
Asteroid is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ball cracks Asteroid with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Asteroid is trying to stand up.#T4#
Asteroid takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Asteroid really wants to buck Ball off and get back to his feet.
Ball is landing with some decent strikes but Asteroid is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ball is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Asteroid can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Asteroid's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ball trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet.
Ball scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Asteroid squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ball.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ball 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tobias Ball!

 

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights V     
Date:   Aug 12, 2022
#R1#
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asteroid. That did some damage!
Asteroid tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Asteroid takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asteroid throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Asteroid defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asteroid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asteroid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov with a jab.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Kersikov misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Asteroid throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
and Asteroid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Asteroid counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asteroid.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asteroid in his tracks.
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov 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.#T2#
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Asteroid wants to clinch up but Kersikov keeps it at a distance.
Kersikov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Asteroid releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asteroid's hands.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Kersikov.
Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Asteroid moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Kersikov 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 Kersikov.
Asteroid catches Kersikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Asteroid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asteroid with a jab.#T4#
Asteroid lands with an uppercut that bounces Kersikov off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid thinks about the counter body kick.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Asteroid throws a fast counter high kick but Kersikov manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Kersikov dominated that round.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Asteroid darts in trying to clinch
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asteroid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Asteroid takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Asteroid has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards. #T1#
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Kersikov 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Sergej Kersikov has been cut.
Asteroid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asteroid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kersikov slows down the pace here.
Asteroid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
Asteroid crunches a lovely knee into Kersikov's ribcage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a knee strike.
Asteroid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kersikov blocks an elbow strike from Asteroid. #T2#
Come on Kersikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Kersikov avoids the damage to the body.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov avoids the elbow strike from Asteroid, against the cage.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Kersikov avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
Kersikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards. #BC#
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sergej Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Asteroid closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Asteroid misses with a body punch.
Asteroid misses with some punches.
Asteroid lands a knee to the body.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kersikov tries to break the clinch but Asteroid is controlling the position.
Kersikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asteroid managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asteroid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Asteroid is keeping busy.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kersikov is defending well for now.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action. #T4#
Asteroid tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Asteroid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asteroid tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid blocks an elbow strike from Kersikov.
Asteroid lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kersikov gets through Asteroid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid throws an elbow that misses.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Asteroid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kersikovs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergej Kersikov'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Asteroid blocks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Asteroid avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kersikov. That's going to slow Asteroid down.
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asteroid on the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Asteroid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Asteroid counters with an inside leg kick.
Asteroid scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Sergej Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Asteroid thumps Kersikov with a low kick.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Asteroid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the head.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Asteroid saw that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a hook
and Asteroid counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Asteroid jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asteroid! But no joy.
Asteroid tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Asteroid throws a series of strikes that have Kersikov backpedaling. #KD2#
Asteroid drops Kersikov with a beautiful combination! Kersikov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Asteroid is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Kersikov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kersikov's knee momentarily.
Oh Kersikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Kersikov seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Asteroid moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
Kersikov misses with a left hand
and Asteroid counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asteroid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Asteroid looks to clinch
and Kersikov counters with a head kick.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Asteroid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Asteroid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick
and Asteroid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Asteroid moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asteroid has time to react.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Asteroid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Asteroid. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov scores with a hook.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid is looking to clinch.
Asteroid blocks a low kick nicely.
Asteroid lands with a nice body punch.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asteroid walks into a jab.
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabolic Asteroid.
I think Asteroid 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolic Asteroid!

A very excited looking Anabolic Asteroid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: DMMA 123 Hightower vs Kalske     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022
#R1#
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asteroid fails in his attempt to clinch.
De La Weirdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid cracks De La Weirdo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick lands for Asteroid.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asteroid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asteroid throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Asteroid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asteroid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asteroid lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab by Asteroid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Weirdo misses with a hook.
De La Weirdo throws a sloppy head kick and Asteroid moves out of range easily.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asteroid misses with a looping right.#T1#
Asteroid misses with an attempted mid kick.
De La Weirdo connects with a single shot there.
Asteroid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asteroid avoids the head kick by De La Weirdo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asteroid.
Asteroid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De La Weirdo counters with a right hand to the body.
Asteroid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid with a jab.
De La Weirdo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the liver by De La Weirdo. Beautiful body shot.
Asteroid wants to clinch up but De La Weirdo keeps it at a distance.
Asteroid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Weirdo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De La Weirdo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asteroid lands a leg kick that knocks De La Weirdo off balance momentarily.
Asteroid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asteroid connects with a good right hand that stumbles De La Weirdo. De La Weirdo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Asteroid misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from De La Weirdo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asteroid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo wants to land a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asteroid looks to throw the jab but De La Weirdo is out of range.
The crowd cheers as De La Weirdo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asteroid doesn't seem phased though.
De La Weirdo throws a nice looking combination but Asteroid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De La Weirdo slips under a jab.
Asteroid tries to clinch there but De La Weirdo circles away. #T3#
De La Weirdo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De La Weirdo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asteroid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De La Weirdo's hands.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De La Weirdo. Asteroid shrugs it off though.
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Asteroid throws a sloppy head kick and De La Weirdo moves out of range easily.
De La Weirdo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De La Weirdo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asteroid with a hook.
Asteroid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De La Weirdo.
A little feinted left hand from De La Weirdo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asteroid lands a jab.#T4#
Asteroid misses with a wild body shot.
De La Weirdo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid scores with a head kick. De La Weirdo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Asteroid clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Asteroid lands a hook that snaps the head of De La Weirdo backwards.
De La Weirdo blocking some punches.
De La Weirdo struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
De La Weirdo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
De La Weirdo managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De La Weirdo avoids it.
De La Weirdo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A solid body kick from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De La Weirdo counters with a nice leg kick.
Asteroid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De La Weirdo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but De La Weirdo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of De La Weirdo's head but De La Weirdo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. De La Weirdo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asteroid misses with a kick to the body
and De La Weirdo counters with a two punch combo.
Asteroid connects with the punch.
Asteroid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Asteroid closes the distance and pushes De La Weirdo back into the cage.
Asteroid throws an elbow that misses.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De La Weirdo.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from De La Weirdo.
I was talking to De La Weirdo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
De La Weirdo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid clobbers De La Weirdo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Asteroid tests De La Weirdo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asteroid tries to clinch but De La Weirdo is having none of it.
De La Weirdo avoids the head kick by Asteroid.
De La Weirdo misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Asteroid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De La Weirdo moves forwards but Asteroid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De La Weirdo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
That kick from Asteroid tenderised De La Weirdo's leg. De La Weirdo is trying to keep his angry face on.
De La Weirdo misses with a hook.
Asteroid darts in trying to clinch
and De La Weirdo counters with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid is looking to clinch but De La Weirdo is avoiding it. #T2#
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De La Weirdo moves away.
De La Weirdo throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.#CL2#
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just 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!
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but De La Weirdo avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De La Weirdo is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from De La Weirdo. #BC#
De La Weirdo breaks the clinch.
Asteroid tries to clinch but De La Weirdo is having none of it.
De La Weirdo swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De La Weirdo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from De La Weirdo misses the target.
De La Weirdo swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
De La Weirdo swats away the attempt to clinch by Asteroid.#T3#
A head kick misses from Asteroid.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De La Weirdo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asteroid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asteroid misses with a left hand
and De La Weirdo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asteroid checks a low kick from De La Weirdo.
Asteroid flicks out a counter leg kick but De La Weirdo steps away.
De La Weirdo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Asteroid tries to clinch but De La Weirdo is having none of it.
Asteroid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Asteroid clinches with his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Asteroid 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.
De La Weirdo blocks an elbow strike from Asteroid.
A short left from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
De La Weirdo misses with the head strike. #T4#
Asteroid lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid lands an elbow that stopped De La Weirdo in his tracks for a moment.
Asteroid digs a right hand underneath De La Weirdo's ribcage. De La Weirdo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asteroid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De La Weirdo throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but De La Weirdo blocks it.
Asteroid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De La Weirdo is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asteroid.
De La Weirdo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of De La Weirdo backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolic Asteroid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Asteroid wants to clinch up but De La Weirdo keeps it at a distance.
De La Weirdo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asteroid lands the left hand.
De La Weirdo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asteroid.
De La Weirdo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De La Weirdo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid looks for the body kick but De La Weirdo saw that one coming.
De La Weirdo is looking to counter punch.
A solid body kick from Asteroid.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De La Weirdo. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Weirdo keeps Asteroid at a distance using the push kick.
Asteroid misses with a kick to the body.
Asteroid lets loose with a powerful body kick. De La Weirdo will feel that in the morning.
Asteroid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Asteroid. That's going to slow De La Weirdo down.
De La Weirdo misses with a wild body shot.
Asteroid fails in his attempt to clinch.
De La Weirdo throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range. #CL2#
Asteroid darts in and clinches De La Weirdo up against the cage.
De La Weirdo tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De La Weirdo avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
De La Weirdo misses with a body punch.
Asteroid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid landing knees to the body.
Asteroid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Asteroid.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
De La Weirdo is leaning against Asteroid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from De La Weirdo on the inside. #BC#
De La Weirdo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De La Weirdo moves away.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from De La Weirdo.
De La Weirdo throws a head kick but Asteroid moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid checks a leg kick.
De La Weirdo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Asteroid rushes De La Weirdo and presses him up against the cage.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De La Weirdo takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De La Weirdo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De La Weirdo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asteroid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asteroid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid lands a nice knee to the body.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from De La Weirdo.
Asteroid prevents a body shot from De La Weirdo.
Asteroid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Weirdo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asteroid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Weirdo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asteroid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
De La Weirdo is looking to break free of the clinch but Asteroid has double underhooks.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from De La Weirdo.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De La Weirdo blocks an elbow strike.
Asteroid lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
De La Weirdo takes a shot to the head.
Asteroid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
De La Weirdo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De La Weirdo scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Weirdo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asteroid obliges.
Asteroid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De La Weirdo's defenses.
Oscar De La Weirdo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Oscar De La Weirdo has been cut.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De La Weirdo.
Asteroid lands a knee to the head.
Asteroid lands a left hand.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
De La Weirdo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has De La Weirdo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De La Weirdo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Asteroid.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolic Asteroid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asteroid 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 Aken scores the fight for Anabolic Asteroid!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Anabolic Asteroid!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Anabolic Asteroid!

Anabolic Asteroid wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking Anabolic Asteroid 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: DMMA 108 Tucker vs Niculescu     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asteroid tries to counter with a clinch but Drake shakes him off and moves away.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asteroid tries to counter with a clinch but Drake shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Drake misses.
Drake slips a straight right by Asteroid.
Drake misses with the combination.
Drake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Asteroid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Asteroid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Drake avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Drake avoids the damage to the body.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Drake 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.
Asteroid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Asteroid lands an elbow just above Drake 's eye.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Drake tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Asteroid is controlling him.
Drake working aggressively here. #T2#
A hook to the body from Asteroid.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
Drake working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Asteroid as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Asteroid lands a right hand.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drake avoids it.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid cracks Drake with a nice body shot.
Drake tries a body shot but Asteroid blocks it.
Drake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Asteroid controls the action.
Asteroid misses with some punches. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asteroid.
Asteroid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drake avoids it.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
Asteroid tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Asteroid connects with a jab.
Drake swings for the body but Asteroid moves out of range.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asteroid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake works Asteroid's body with a nice hook.
Drake with a hook.#T4#
Asteroid misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Asteroid connects with an inside leg kick.
Asteroid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
Asteroid throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
Asteroid throws a hook but Drake blocks it.#CL2#
Asteroid moves into the clinch successfully.
Asteroid is working Drake over against the cage.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
A short right from Asteroid.
Drake lands a body punch.
Asteroid lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Asteroid wants to clinch
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Asteroid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Drake.
Asteroid misses with a straight right.
Asteroid lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asteroid, as that shot connected.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Jab from Drake.
Asteroid throws a nice looking combination but Drake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left lands for Drake.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Drake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drake moves out of range as Asteroid strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake jabs at Asteroid's body.#CL2#
Asteroid closes the distance and clinches.
Asteroid misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake is looking to control Asteroid's arms but Asteroid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drake has his back to the cage.
Drake misses with some punches.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake tries to break the clinch but Asteroid is controlling the position.
Asteroid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drake or not.
Asteroid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch.
Drake lands a nice shot that snaps Asteroid's head back.
Asteroid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drake under the eye.
Asteroid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asteroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.#T2#
Drake checks a low kick from Asteroid.
Dezmond Drake is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Asteroid darts in and clinches Drake up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Asteroid.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Drake lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch.
Drake misses with a double jab
letting Asteroid counter with a right hand.
Drake works the jab nicely.
Asteroid takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Asteroid misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Drake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asteroid throws a nice head kick!
Asteroid throws the kick towards the body but Drake avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drake, as that shot connected.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asteroid throws out the jab.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
Drake lands a nice looking body shot.
Asteroid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Drake.
Asteroid throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Drake misses.
Drake scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Asteroid tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Drake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Asteroid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asteroid tries a low kick but Drake avoids it.
Drake moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake lands a jab-cross combination.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake throws a right and a left that both miss.
Drake slips a straight right by Asteroid.
Drake misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
Asteroid throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dezmond Drake 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Drake scores with a nice right hand.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Asteroid dips to his left and cracks Drake with an uppercut!
Asteroid slips under a jab.
Asteroid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drake throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
A left lands for Drake.
Drake throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asteroid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Asteroid stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Drake moves out of range of the strikes.
Drake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid wants to counter with a clinch but Drake pushes him away.
A right-left combo lands from Asteroid. #T1##CL2#
Asteroid moves into the clinch.
Asteroid misses with the head strike.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asteroid struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asteroid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asteroid tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Asteroid misses with the head strike. #T2##BC#
Drake manages to break the clinch.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asteroid tries to land a front kick but Drake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
Drake misses with an uppercut. Asteroid saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Drake avoids the head kick by Asteroid.
Drake swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Asteroid counter with a right hand.
Drake scores with a three punch combo!
Asteroid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drake connects with the punch.
Drake throws a right hand that Asteroid ducks under and follows up with a left that Asteroid also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Asteroid clinches up with Drake and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asteroid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Drake misses its target.#T3#
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Asteroid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake throws a series of punches but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Drake misses.
A head kick misses from Asteroid.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Drake.
Drake tests Asteroid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asteroid misses the shot to the body.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target. #CL2#
Asteroid takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Drake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asteroid throws a looping overhand right but Drake ducks down to avoid it.
Asteroid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.

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 Dezmond Drake.
I think Drake 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dezmond Drake!

Our winner, Dezmond Drake, 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 18, 2022
#R1#
Asteroid scores with a decent looking hook.
Asteroid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rambo under the eye.
Asteroid connects with a crisp jab. #KD#
Asteroid lands a left and a right that send Rambo crashing to the mat, dazed. Asteroid thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Rambo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid connects with an inside leg kick.
Rambo is still on wobbly legs! Can Asteroid finish him?
Asteroid cracks a nice hook into Rambo's ribs.
Rambo fails with the takedown
and Asteroid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Asteroid fakes the body blow, causing Rambo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rambo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anabolic Asteroid!
Anabolic Asteroid thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: 8L 92 - Deer Hunter BLEW UP     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Skillz blocks a low kick nicely.
Skillz tries to bum rush Nagashima with a series of wild strikes but Nagashima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagashima misses with an uppercut.
Skillz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body punch from Skillz.
Nagashima connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Jason Skillz has been cut.#CL2#
Skillz instigates a clinch.
Skillz can't find room to land a body shot as Nagashima controls the action.
Skillz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skillz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagashima is defending well for now.
Nagashima misses with a punch to the body.
Nagashima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skillz is defending well for now.
Skillz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nagashima throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skillz.
Nagashima takes a shot to the head.
Nagashima misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Skillz misses with a body punch.
Skillz managing to block the knees to the body from Nagashima.
Skillz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagashima tries to work over Skillz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nagashima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skillz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagashima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Skillz is out of range and Nagashima settles back down.
Skillz avoids the body shot from Nagashima.
Nagashima swinging wildly here.
Nagashima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skillz connects with a high kick.
Skillz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nagashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Skillz thumps Nagashima with a low kick.
Skillz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagashima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skillz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagashima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skillz clobbers Nagashima 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!
Nagashima defending well as Skillz loads up on a big left hand.
Nagashima thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nagashima lands with a shot to the body.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. Skillz moves away and avoids it.
Nagashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Nagashima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nagashima takes a swing at Skillz's ribcage but misses.
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 Kazuhisa Nagashima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Skillz'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#
Nagashima throws a body punch but Skillz moves out of range.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from Skillz.
Nagashima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skillz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skillz avoids the body shot from Nagashima.
As Nagashima backs off Skillz throws a huge counter combo but Nagashima manages to avoid it all.
Skillz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagashima tries a low kick but Skillz avoids it.#CL2#
Skillz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skillz lands an uppercut.
A short right from Nagashima.
Nagashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skillz's elbow.
Skillz doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Nagashima breaks the clinch.
Nagashima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Skillz throws a leg kick but Nagashima moved away.
Good leg kick by Nagashima.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Skillz.
Skillz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagashima counters with a nice body shot.
Nagashima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Skillz tenderised Nagashima's leg. Nagashima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skillz misses with a body shot.
Nagashima throws a solid leg kick but Skillz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagashima.
Skillz throws a wild body kick that Nagashima sees coming a mile off.
Skillz looks to land a left hand but Nagashima moved out of range nicely.
Nagashima throws a leg kick that misses. #T2##CL2#
Skillz takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagashima throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Nagashima.
Skillz working aggressively here.
Nagashima is trying to break free.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Skillz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima struggles to land a body shot inside as Skillz controls his hands.
Skillz connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kazuhisa Nagashima has been cut.
Skillz landing knees to the head.
Nagashima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skillz lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Nagashima.
Nagashima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skillz is defending well for now.
Skillz landing knees to the head.
Skillz misses with some punches.
Nagashima blocking some punches.
A short right from Skillz on the inside.
Nagashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skillz's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Skillz 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.
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#
Skillz throws a body shot but no joy.
Skillz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skillz throws a sloppy head kick and Nagashima moves out of range easily.
Nagashima tried to counter with a leg kick but Skillz avoided it.
A head kick misses from Skillz.
Good exchange - Nagashima coming out on top.
Skillz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nagashima.
Skillz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skillz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skillz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima misses with a hook.
Skillz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Skillz.
Nagashima lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
A left lands for Skillz.
Skillz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Nagashima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagashima thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Skillz if he has to take too many more of those.
Nagashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima throws a body shot but no joy.
Skillz just misses with a punch to the body.
Skillz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagashima is out of range and Skillz settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagashima misses its target.
Skillz just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Skillz as he checks the leg kick.
Nagashima is looking to land body kicks.
Skillz misses with a head kick. #T2#
Nagashima moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagashima. That's going to slow Skillz down.
Skillz scores with a spinning back kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Skillz. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazuhisa Nagashima is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagashima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skillz at a distance.
Skillz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Skillz is just out of range.
Skillz pushes Nagashima away with a front kick.
Nagashima lands a front kick.
Skillz throws a right hand that Nagashima ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagashima also avoids with ease.

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 Kazuhisa Nagashima.
I think Nagashima 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kazuhisa Nagashima!

During a confident post fight interview, Kazuhisa Nagashima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: vbgfdhbfgh     
Date:   Jul 28, 2021
#R1#
Nagashima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagashima misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagashima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boogie at a distance.
Boogie lands a body shot.
Nagashima misses the shot to the body.
Boogie throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Boogie lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Boogie.
Boogie 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 swing and a miss from Boogie.
Boogie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagashima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Boogie. #T1#
Boogie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Boogie.
Boogie throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Boogie misses with a left hand
and Nagashima counters with a two punch combo.
Nagashima misses with a body punch
and Boogie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagashima thinking.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Boogie.
The fighters circling - Boogie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagashima takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nagashima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boogie.
Boogie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boogie throws a combination that misses
and Nagashima counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Nagashima.
Nagashima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boogie's hands.#T2#
Nagashima misses with a low kick.
Nagashima is looking to chop away at Boogie's legs.
Boogie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagashima throws a shot to the body.
Nagashima throws a hook but Boogie blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Boogie misses the target.
Boogie misses the jab.
Nagashima slips under a jab.
Boogie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boogie staying out of range there.
Boogie lands a nice shot that snaps Nagashima's head back.
Nagashima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagashima misses with a low kick as Boogie jumps back.
Boogie with a nice cross.
Nagashima's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagashima obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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 Ace Boogie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boogie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from Boogie.#CUT2#It looks like Ace Boogie has been cut.
Boogie looks to land a right hand but Nagashima moved out of range.
Ace Boogie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagashima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nagashima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boogie rather than just go for the knockout.
Nagashima throws out a loose jab but Boogie uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Boogie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boogie. That's going to slow Nagashima down.
Boogie jabs Nagashima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boogie scores with a nice strike.
Boogie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boogie cracks Nagashima with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Boogie misses.
Boogie misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagashima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nagashima throws an overhand right that lands on Boogie's shoulder, as Boogie tries to avoid the shot.
Boogie throws a right hand that Nagashima ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagashima also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Nagashima.
Boogie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Ace Boogie is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nagashima slips under a jab.
Nagashima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagashima tries to work over Boogie's front leg with a kick but Boogie checks it.
Boogie jabs Nagashima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nagashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boogie moves away.
Boogie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boogie ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Nagashima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boogie with a hook.
Boogie just misses with a punch to the body.
Boogie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Boogie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagashima.
Nagashima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boogie thuds his right hand into Nagashima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from Boogie.#T2#
Boogie throws a series of strikes that have Nagashima backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boogie throws a lazy right hand but Nagashima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagashima tries to land a leg kick but Boogie saw it coming and moves away.
Nagashima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boogie.
Boogie misses with a body shot.
Nagashima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagashima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagashima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nagashima slips a straight right by Boogie.
Boogie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagashima appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boogie misses with a hook.
Nagashima throws a leg kick but Boogie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boogie misses with a body punch
and Nagashima counters with a stiff right hand.
Boogie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagashima doesn't seem bothered though.
Boogie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Boogie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ace Boogie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boogie stuns Nagashima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nagashima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagashima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagashima 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 Boogie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boogie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boogie misses with a hook.
Nagashima takes a swing at Boogie's ribcage but misses.
Boogie looks to throw the jab but Nagashima is out of range.
Nagashima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boogie with a body shot.
Nagashima throws a leg kick but Boogie moved away.
Nagashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boogie manages to avoid it.
Boogie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nagashima finds it's way through Boogie's defenses.
Nagashima slips a jab and a cross from Boogie.
Nagashima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagashima is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagashima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boogie is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Boogie blocks the low kick.
Kazuhisa Nagashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Good shot there by Boogie.
Nagashima takes one on the button.
A low kick from Nagashima misses
and Boogie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagashima throws a right hand that misses
and Boogie counters with a nice body shot.
Boogie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boogie tries to bum rush Nagashima with a series of wild strikes but Nagashima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ace Boogie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A punch lands to the side of Nagashima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boogie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagashima can do to turn this around?
Nagashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boogie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nagashima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nagashima throws a leg kick
and Boogie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boogie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boogie misses with a straight right.
Boogie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagashima sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Boogie to counter with a crisp jab.
Boogie lands a body shot.
Nagashima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagashima. Boogie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boogie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boogie throws a big counter combination but Nagashima scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boogie lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagashima tried to score with a low kick but Boogie checks it.
Nagashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boogie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nagashima.
Nagashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boogie was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagashima.
Boogie cracks Nagashima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nagashima throws a looping overhand right but Boogie ducks down to avoid it.
Nagashima throws a jab but it's blocked by Boogie.
Nagashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boogie was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagashima.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Boogie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boogie 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Ace Boogie!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Ace Boogie!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Ace Boogie!

Ace Boogie wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking Ace Boogie 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: 8L 86 - A Tommy Lee Event     
Date:   Jul 15, 2021
#R1#
Buchanan doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagashima circles away.
Nagashima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buchanan tries to clinch there but Nagashima circles away.
Buchanan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buchanan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Buchanan rushes Nagashima and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan can't find room to land a body shot as Nagashima controls the action.
Nagashima misses with a punch to the body.
Nagashima lands a shot to the body.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Buchanan avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the ropes.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
Nagashima working aggressively here.
Buchanan pushes Nagashima back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagashima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buchanan blocks a body shot from Nagashima.
Buchanan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buchanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagashima's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nagashima struggles to land a body shot inside as Buchanan controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Nagashima lands a nice uppercut.
Nagashima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Nagashima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagashima cracks a nice hook into Buchanan's ribs.
Buchanan defending well as Nagashima loads up on a big left hand.
Nagashima keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick lands for Nagashima.
Buchanan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buchanan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buchanan closes the distance but Nagashima moves to the side
and Nagashima counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nagashima blocks an uppercut.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagashima misses with an elbow over the top.
Buchanan prevents a body shot from Nagashima.
Nagashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buchanan's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagashima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buchanan has a couple of punches blocked by Nagashima.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagashima. #T2#
Buchanan lands an uppercut.
Buchanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagashima's elbow.
Buchanan misses with some punches.
Nagashima tries to land knees in the clinch but Buchanan avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nagashima throws an elbow but misses.
Buchanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagashima controls his hands.
Buchanan gets through Nagashima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buchanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagashima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Ross Buchanan has been cut.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
Buchanan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Nagashima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buchanan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nagashima counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buchanan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nagashima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buchanan is looking to clinch.
Buchanan misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagashima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nagashima digs a good hook to Buchanan's body.
Nagashima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buchanan at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuhisa Nagashima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Buchanan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nagashima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buchanan at a distance.
Buchanan is looking to clinch but Nagashima is avoiding it.
Buchanan moves in looking to clinch but Nagashima pushes him off.
Buchanan wants to clinch up but Nagashima keeps it at a distance.
Buchanan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagashima. #CL#
Nagashima gets tackled into the ropes by Buchanan. Buchanan maintains the clinch.
Buchanan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Buchanan.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Buchanan avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the ropes.
Buchanan tries to throw a body punch but Nagashima avoids it by throwing Buchanan back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Nagashima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buchanan lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Nagashima breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Buchanan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagashima tries to work over Buchanan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagashima takes a shot to the head.
Nagashima can't find room to land a body shot as Buchanan controls the action.
Nagashima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards. #T1#
Nagashima lands a knee to the body.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Nagashima blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
Nagashima misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Buchanan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagashima misses with the head strike.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Buchanan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buchanan's elbow.
Nagashima with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ross Buchanan has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Nagashima breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagashima.
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!
Nagashima misses the shot to the body.
Buchanan throws a big counter combination but Nagashima scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Buchanan misses.
Buchanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagashima.
As Nagashima backs away, Buchanan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Nagashima throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nagashima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buchanan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagashima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buchanan is looking to clinch but Nagashima is avoiding it.
Nagashima clobbers Buchanan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Buchanan tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagashima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagashima only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nagashima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Buchanan is looking to clinch.
Nagashima lets loose with a powerful body kick. Buchanan will feel that in the morning.
Nagashima connects with a body shot.
Nagashima with a nice calf kick.
Buchanan doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagashima circles away.
Nagashima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagashima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Nagashima looks to move away, Buchanan throws a big counter combo but Nagashima just gets out of the way.
Buchanan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Buchanan walks into a straight right hand from Nagashima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuhisa Nagashima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Buchanan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Buchanan wants to clinch up but Nagashima keeps it at a distance.
Buchanan tries to clinch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagashima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buchanan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buchanan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagashima lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buchanan's sensitive parts.
Buchanan tries to clinch up
and Nagashima counters with a good low kick that Buchanan was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well,Buchanan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#CL#
Buchanan moves into range and clinches up with Nagashima.
Buchanan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagashima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nagashima cracks Buchanan with a nice body shot.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Nagashima. #T1#
Nagashima blocks a body shot from Buchanan.
Nagashima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Nagashima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buchanan backwards.
Nagashima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nagashima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buchanan.
Buchanan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nagashima working Buchanan over with knees to the body.
Ross Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Nagashima.
Nagashima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buchanan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Buchanan prevents a body shot from Nagashima.
A body shot lands from Nagashima.
A short right from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a shot to the body.
Nagashima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan blocks a body shot from Nagashima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
Nagashima struggles to land a body shot inside as Buchanan controls his hands.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buchanan's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Buchanan.
Nagashima takes a shot to the head. #T2##BC2#
Nagashima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagashima lands a high kick!
Buchanan wants to clinch but Nagashima slips to the side
and Nagashima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nagashima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Nagashima tenderised Buchanan's leg. Buchanan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buchanan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buchanan throws a series of punches but Nagashima avoids them all with ease.
Nagashima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagashima lands a nice shot that snaps Buchanan's head back.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buchanan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nagashima.
A slow jab from Buchanan misses its intended target.
Nagashima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buchanan rather than just go for the knockout.
Buchanan lands a leg kick that knocks Nagashima off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagashima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buchanan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Buchanan instigates a clinch.
Nagashima prevents a body shot from Buchanan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuhisa Nagashima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagashima 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!

Kazuhisa Nagashima wins by unanimous decision!

Kazuhisa Nagashima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: 8L 83 - Gnarr     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
Boogie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagashima.
A clash of legs there as Boogie blocks the low kick.
Boogie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagashima takes a swing at Boogie's ribcage but misses.
Nagashima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boogie is able to avoid easily.
Boogie scores with a body shot.
Nagashima lands a body shot.
A low kick lands for Nagashima.
Boogie digs a good hook to Nagashima's body.
Nagashima throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boogie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boogie throws a good cross that connects.
Nagashima pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boogie is out of range and Nagashima settles back down.
Nagashima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boogie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Boogie misses.
The fighters circling - Nagashima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Nagashima.
Boogie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagashima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Nagashima will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagashima misses with a low kick.
Nagashima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagashima digs a good body shot into Boogie's ribs.
A jab from Boogie misses.
It seemed like Nagashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Boogie finds it's way through Nagashima's defenses.
Boogie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nagashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boogie manages to avoid it.
Nagashima throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagashima walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boogie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boogie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagashima moves away.
Boogie tries to bum rush Nagashima with a series of wild strikes but Nagashima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boogie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nagashima throws a head kick but Boogie moves out of range.
Boogie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boogie misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Nagashima 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!
Nagashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boogie.
Boogie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nagashima takes a swing at Boogie's ribcage but misses.
Ace Boogie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagashima takes a swing at Boogie's ribcage but misses.
Boogie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boogie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boogie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boogie throws a body shot but no joy.
Boogie cracks Nagashima with an open hand slap.
Nagashima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boogie rather than just go for the knockout.
Boogie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nagashima's head backwards.
Boogie lands a jab.
Nagashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Nagashima responds with a good body kick, but Boogie manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagashima swings for the body but Boogie moves out of range.
Boogie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagashima misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagashima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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 Ace Boogie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Boogie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nagashima throws a chopping leg kick but Boogie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boogie moves out of range of the leg kick from Nagashima.
A jab from Boogie does it's job there.
Nagashima tries to score with a low kick but Boogie moves his leg out of the way.
Nagashima scores with a jab.
Boogie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nagashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boogie takes a swing at Nagashima's ribcage but misses.
Nagashima now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boogie misses with an uppercut
and Nagashima counters with a nice leg kick.
Boogie with a jab.
Boogie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nagashima under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boogie.
Boogie misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Boogie misses.
Nagashima throws a body punch but Boogie moves out of range. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Boogie as he connects with a hook.
Nagashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boogie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Nagashima releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boogie misses with a straight right.
Nagashima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab from Boogie.
Nagashima scores with a leg kick.
Ace Boogie is winning the standup battle so far.
Boogie missing with a left hand there. Nagashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a right hand that misses
and Boogie counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Boogie does no damage.
Boogie looks to throw the jab but Nagashima is out of range.
Nagashima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagashima throws out a counter right but Boogie avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boogie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagashima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagashima flicks out a counter leg kick but Boogie steps away.
Nagashima defending well as Boogie loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Nagashima throws an overhand right that lands on Boogie's shoulder, as Boogie tries to avoid the shot.
Nagashima lands with a good body shot.
Nagashima misses with a wild body shot.
Nagashima slips a straight right by Boogie.
Nagashima throws a leg kick but Boogie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nagashima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boogie throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagashima.
Boogie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Nagashima cracks a nice hook into Boogie's ribs.
Boogie checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Boogie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boogie moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagashima swings for the body but Boogie moves out of range.
Nagashima moves out of range as Boogie strikes.
Nagashima moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boogie.
Boogie backing away here, and Nagashima unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Boogie 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#
Nagashima misses with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Boogie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nagashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boogie.
It seemed like Nagashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagashima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Boogie blocks the low kick.
Boogie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nagashima.
Nagashima connects with a leg kick.
Nagashima staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Boogie.
Nagashima is looking to chop away at Boogie's legs.
Nagashima lands an overhand right.
Boogie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from Boogie.
Boogie tries to bum rush Nagashima with a series of wild strikes but Nagashima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boogie throws a nice looking combination but Nagashima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boogie throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Kazuhisa Nagashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Boogie slips a jab and a cross from Nagashima.
Nagashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boogie.
Nagashima lands a leg kick that knocks Boogie off balance momentarily.
Boogie looks to land a right hand but Nagashima moved out of range.
Boogie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boogie blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Boogie.
Nagashima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagashima swings for the body but Boogie moves out of range.
It looked like Boogie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagashima.
Boogie misses the jab.
Nagashima slips a jab from Boogie.
Boogie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nagashima misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Boogie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Nagashima.
Boogie throws the left hand but Nagashima avoids the punch easily.
Boogie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagashima sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Boogie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boogie finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagashima's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagashima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boogie on the side of the head.
Nagashima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boogie defending well as Nagashima loads up on a big left hand.
Boogie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boogie misses with a hook.
Nagashima stalks Boogie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boogie's face. Boogie staggers backwards, shaken.
Boogie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Boogie.
Nagashima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boogie with a body shot.
Nagashima wants to land a leg kick but Boogie is out of range.
Boogie slips under a jab from Nagashima.
Boogie throws the left hand but Nagashima avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagashima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boogie doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Nagashima.
Nagashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boogie.
Boogie misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuhisa Nagashima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boogie 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Ace Boogie!
Judge Josh West scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ace Boogie!

Ace Boogie wins by majority decision!

A relieved looking Ace Boogie 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: 8L 71 - BLM     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1#
Nagashima lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagashima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wysocki looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
Nagashima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wysocki.
Wysocki looks to land a right hand but Nagashima moved out of range.
As Wysocki backs away, Nagashima returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagashima.
A shot to the liver by Wysocki. Beautiful body shot.
Wysocki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagashima misses with an uppercut.
Wysocki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wysocki with a nice calf kick.
Wysocki lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Nagashima.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wysocki swinging wildly here. #T1#
Wysocki sizes up Nagashima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the body from Wysocki misses
and Nagashima counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagashima.
Wysocki lands with a good body shot.
Nagashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Wysocki is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wysocki. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagashima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wysocki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nagashima rather than just go for the knockout.
Wysocki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nagashima counters with an outside leg kick.
Wysocki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagashima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been informed that Wysocki 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.
Nagashima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagashima scores 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!
Nagashima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Wysocki lands a really nice looking cross but Nagashima seems unphased.
Wysocki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick lands for Nagashima.
Nagashima thuds his shin into the meat of Wysocki's side.
A cross from Nagashima lands.
Wysocki moves out of range of the body kick from Nagashima.
Wysocki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wysocki lands a nice hook to Nagashima's body. Nagashima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nagashima misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a hook to the side of Wysocki's head but Wysocki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nagashima.
Wysocki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagashima. Nagashima obviously looking to wear him down.
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 Kazuhisa Nagashima will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good work by Wysocki as he checks the leg kick.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Wysocki.
Nagashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wysocki misses with a hook
enabling Nagashima to counter with a crisp jab.
Wysocki throws an overhand right that lands on Nagashima's shoulder, as Nagashima tries to avoid the shot.
Wysocki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wysocki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nagashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wysocki misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wysocki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagashima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wysocki lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagashima's head.
Wysocki lands a nice shot that snaps Nagashima's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagashima.
Wysocki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagashima.#T1#
Nagashima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wysocki. Wysocki obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagashima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wysocki misses with a right hand
and Nagashima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wysocki thinking.
Nagashima with a nice cross.
Wysocki misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagashima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagashima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Wysocki.
Wysocki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagashima tries a low kick but Wysocki avoids it.
Nagashima lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wysocki.
Nagashima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagashima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wysocki throws a sloppy head kick
and Nagashima counters with an inside leg kick.
Wysocki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagashima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagashima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wysocki throws out the jab. #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!
Wysocki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wysocki misses with an uppercut. Nagashima saw that one coming.
Nagashima went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wysocki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagashima cracks Wysocki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagashima moves out of range of the body kick.
Wysocki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kazuhisa Nagashima is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagashima looks to land a body kick but Wysocki moved away.
Wysocki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nagashima tries to work over Wysocki's front leg with a kick but Wysocki checks it.
Wysocki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands with a good body shot.
A leg kick checked by Nagashima.
Nice shot lands for Nagashima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuhisa Nagashima 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. 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#
Wysocki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Nagashima misses
and Wysocki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wysocki cracks Nagashima with a good jab.
Nagashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wysocki.
A quick step to the side and Nagashima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagashima tries a low kick but Wysocki avoids it.
Wysocki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagashima on the side of the head.
Wysocki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wysocki lands a right hook to the body.
Wysocki throws out a loose jab but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wysocki throws a hook but Nagashima avoids it easily.
Nagashima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wysocki.
Wysocki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagashima throws a head kick that misses
and Wysocki counters with a big head kick but Nagashima shrugs it off. #T1#
Wysocki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagashima.
Wysocki throws a hook to the side of Nagashima's head but Nagashima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wysocki misses with a hook. Nagashima ducked under it nicely.
Wysocki throws a leg kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nagashima. Wysocki shrugs it off though.
Nagashima keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagashima lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Jason Wysocki has been cut.
Wysocki misses with a leg kick
and Nagashima counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wysocki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wysocki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wysocki misses with a double jab
and Nagashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagashima lands a nice shot that snaps Wysocki's head back.
Nagashima checks the leg kick.
Nagashima appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Nagashima lands a jab to the head.
Wysocki lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagashima connects with a jab.#ROC#Wysocki is rocked!
Wysocki cracks Nagashima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wysocki checks a leg kick.
Nagashima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wysocki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagashima.
Nagashima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wysocki misses the body punch
and Nagashima counters with a stiff right hand.
Jason Wysocki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wysocki slips a straight right by Nagashima.
Wysocki is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nagashima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Wysocki.
Well Nagashima 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!

Kazuhisa Nagashima wins by majority decision!

Our winner, Kazuhisa Nagashima, 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: 8L 67 - Ulysses     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
Nagashima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagashima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagashima throws out a leg kick but Stabber moves out of range and Nagashima only half commits.
Stabber closes the distance but Nagashima moves to the side
and Nagashima counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nagashima misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagashima. That snapped Stabber's head back. #CL#
Stabber clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stabber.
Nagashima misses with the head strike.
Stabber blocking some punches.
Nagashima working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Nagashima digs a right hand underneath Stabber's ribcage. Stabber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nagashima misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stabber.
Nagashima wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nagashima throws a punch but it's blocked by Stabber.
Nagashima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagashima has a couple of punches blocked by Stabber.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Nagashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagashima trying to control the position but instead, Stabber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nagashima into the ropes.
Nagashima misses with a body punch. #T2#
A short right from Stabber on the inside.
Nagashima throws an elbow but it misses.
Nagashima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stabber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagashima.
Nagashima misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Nagashima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagashima swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stabber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nagashima manages to circle out of the way.
Stabber doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagashima circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagashima throws a sloppy head kick and Stabber moves out of range easily.
Stabber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nagashima manages to circle out of the way.
Nagashima misses with an uppercut. Stabber saw that one coming.
Stabber staying out of range there.
Stabber tries to counter by clinching up but Nagashima breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuhisa Nagashima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stabber slips a straight right by Nagashima.
Stabber fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagashima! But no joy.
Nagashima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stabber's head backwards.
Nagashima loads up on a big right hand but Stabber slips the punch.
Stabber tries to clinch up but Nagashima circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagashima stuns Stabber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stabber tries to clinch but Nagashima moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Back Stabber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Nagashima gets tackled into the ropes by Stabber. Stabber maintains the clinch.
Nagashima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kazuhisa Nagashima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Nagashima misses with a punch to the body.
Stabber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagashima lands a shot to the body.
Stabber lands with a right to the head.
Stabber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
Stabber lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stabber.
Nagashima throws a punch but it's blocked by Stabber.
Stabber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stabber gets through Nagashima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagashima takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nagashima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagashima throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagashima struggles to land a body shot inside as Stabber controls his hands.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Stabber avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the ropes.
Nagashima can't find room to land a body shot as Stabber controls the action.
Nagashima misses with some punches.
Stabber dodges an elbow strike from Nagashima.
A shot in the inside from Stabber.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nagashima.
Stabber blocks a body shot from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nagashima has a couple of punches blocked by Stabber.
Nagashima landing knees to the body.
Stabber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stabber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kazuhisa Nagashima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Stabber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stabber tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nagashima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stabber tries to clinch up.
Nagashima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stabber checks it well.
Nagashima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagashima on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nagashima swats away the attempt to clinch by Stabber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabber wants to clinch.#T1#
Nagashima throws a big shot that misses.
Kazuhisa Nagashima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stabber defending well as Nagashima loads up on a big left hand.
Nagashima smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stabber is looking to clinch but Nagashima is avoiding it.
Stabber throws a low kick, looking for Nagashima's leg but Nagashima calmly moves out of range.
Nagashima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nagashima is looking to chop away at Stabber's legs.
Stabber wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nagashima swats away the attempt to clinch by Stabber.
Nagashima swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Stabber to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nagashima misses with the body kick
and Stabber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nagashima lands a slapping body shot.
Stabber is looking to clinch.
Stabber is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stabber avoids the body shot from Nagashima.
It looked like Stabber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nagashima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Stabber is rocked!
Nagashima misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Stabber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Stabber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima is looking to score with low kicks.
Back Stabber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stabber seems to have got his legs back now.
Kazuhisa Nagashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagashima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuhisa Nagashima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagashima 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 William Gold scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!

Kazuhisa Nagashima wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking Kazuhisa Nagashima 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: 8L 62 - Madison G Showdown     
Date:   Mar 31, 2021
#R1#
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagashima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maul can pounce on him.
Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Nagashima moves out of range of the leg kick from Maul.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagashima throws a leg kick but Maul sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maul half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagashima.
Maul 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.
Nagashima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maul works Nagashima's body with a nice hook.
Nagashima misses with a left hand
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagashima misses with a leg kick.
Maul swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Nagashima. Beautiful body shot.
Maul scores with a push kick.
Nagashima misses with a two punch combination.
Nagashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nagashima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Nagashima misses with a hook
and Maul counters with a good low kick that Nagashima was not able to check.
Maul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagashima at a distance.
A punch combination from Nagashima misses.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagashima with a nice calf kick.
Maul looks for the body kick but Nagashima saw that one coming.
Tang Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagashima slips a jab from Maul.
Nagashima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maul lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maul takes a swing at Nagashima's ribcage but misses.
Maul moves out of range as Nagashima strikes.
Nagashima moves out of range of the body kick from Maul.
Nagashima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagashima misses with a leg kick.
Nagashima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice straight punches there by Maul. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maul.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagashima checks a leg kick.
Maul backing away here, and Nagashima unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Maul thuds a left hand into Nagashima's body.
Nagashima sizes up Maul with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagashima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Maul throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nagashima counter with a right hand.
Nagashima slips a straight right by Maul.
It seemed like Nagashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maul swings for the body but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima moves out of range as Maul throws a body kick.
Nagashima throws a leg kick that misses.
Maul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Maul.
Maul looks for the body kick but Nagashima saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nagashima checks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Maul checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maul misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tang Maul dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Maul checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Maul misses.
Nagashima misses with a straight right.
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and Maul counters with a low kick, right behind Nagashima 's knee.
Nagashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagashima lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maul takes a step back to recover.
Nagashima thows a leg kick but Maul checks it
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Nagashima.
Jab, jab by Nagashima - just one landing.
Nagashima blocks a leg kick.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagashima dips to his left and cracks Maul with an uppercut!
Nagashima scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagashima.
Maul with a hook.
Nagashima slips a straight right by Maul.#T1#
Nagashima is looking to slow Maul down with leg kicks.
Maul throws the kick towards the body but Nagashima avoids it.
Maul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maul is looking to chop away at Nagashima's legs.
Maul tries to land a leg kick but Nagashima saw it coming and moves away.
Maul moves forwards but Nagashima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maul wants to clinch up but Nagashima keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Nagashima.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Maul connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagashima. Nagashima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagashima's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nagashima duly obliges.
Maul throws a hook but Nagashima avoids it easily.
Nagashima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maul takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagashima.
Nagashima walks into a stiff left hand from Maul.
Nagashima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
It seemed like Nagashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul looks to land a body kick but Nagashima moved away.
Nagashima feints and then cracks Maul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maul down.
Maul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagashima.
Nagashima checks a leg kick.
Nagashima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagashima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuhisa Nagashima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A head kick from Nagashima lands but Maul takes it in his stride.
Maul takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagashima moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagashima misses with a right hand
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagashima scores with a leg kick.
Maul scores with a jab. Nagashima acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maul throws a low kick but Nagashima moves out of range easily.
Nagashima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagashima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagashima lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagashima lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Nagashima.
Nagashima moves out of range of the body kick from Maul.
Nice shot by Maul.
Nagashima throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range. #T1#
Nagashima connects with a body shot.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maul throws a wild body kick that Nagashima sees coming a mile off.
Maul looks to clinch
and Nagashima counters with a nice uppercut.
Maul clobbers Nagashima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maul lands the left hand.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul throws out a loose jab but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagashima tries a low kick but Maul avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Maul misses the target.
Nagashima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Maul moves into the clinch.
Nagashima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maul lands an elbow just above Nagashima 's eye.
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!
Maul lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Maul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Maul cracks Nagashima with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maul.
Maul digs a right hand into Nagashima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nagashima's gas tank.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Maul avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A body shot lands from Nagashima.
Maul gets through Nagashima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nagashima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagashima wants to slow Maul down by chopping away at his legs.
Maul tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagashima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maul backing away here, and Nagashima unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maul!
Maul takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Nagashima moves away and avoids it.
Maul throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima looks to land a combination but Maul avoids it well.
Maul misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tang Maul did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Maul lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagashima swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagashima moves away.
Nagashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Nagashima is looking to score with low kicks.
Nagashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maul with a jab.
Nagashima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul throws a chopping leg kick but Nagashima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nagashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Maul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagashima misses.
Maul misses with a leg kick.
Nagashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagashima.
Maul thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Maul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nagashima's head.
Nagashima gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagashima scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Nagashima only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
Nagashima is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagashima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nagashima throws a low kick but Maul moves out of range easily.
Nagashima blocks a leg kick.
Maul dodges the punch combination from Nagashima.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nagashima.
Maul tried to counter with a leg kick but Nagashima avoided it.
Maul misses with a body shot.
Nagashima scores with a decent looking hook.
Maul throws a body kick that misses
and Nagashima counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul tries to score with a low kick but Nagashima moves his leg out of the way.
Nagashima moves out of range as Maul throws a body kick.
Nagashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagashima blocks a leg kick.
Nagashima tries to land a front kick but Maul steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tang Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagashima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice jab there from Maul.
Maul lands a head shot.
Nagashima thuds a left hand into Maul's body.
Nagashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maul moves away.
Maul thuds his shin into the meat of Nagashima's side.
Nice straight punches there by Nagashima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nagashima.
Maul throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagashima moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tang Maul had his way with Kazuhisa Nagashima in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Nagashima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagashima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maul dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nagashima. That did some damage!
Maul looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maul lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagashima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maul misses the jab.
Nagashima throws a front kick aimed at Maul's knee but Maul avoids it well.
Maul throws a solid leg kick but Nagashima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maul.
Nagashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maul.
Maul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagashima on the side of the head.
Nagashima wants to slow Maul down by chopping away at his legs.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Nagashima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kazuhisa Nagashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Maul misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Maul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maul avoids the head kick by Nagashima.
A low kick from Nagashima misses
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul misses with a low kick.
A jab from Nagashima misses.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagashima.
Nagashima blocks a jab.
Nagashima throws a low kick but Maul moves out of range easily.
Maul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Nagashima misses.
Maul with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagashima throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul. #T2#
Maul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagashima momentarily.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Maul takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Nagashima as he checks the leg kick.
Maul with the inside leg kick.
Nagashima fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maul is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Nagashima. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nagashima.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagashima tries a quick counter leg kick but Maul is wise to it.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
A low kick lands for Nagashima.
A big right from Nagashima misses.
Nagashima misses with a low kick as Maul jumps back.
Nagashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Maul delivers a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tang Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maul 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Tang Maul!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Tang Maul!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Tang Maul!

Tang Maul wins by unanimous decision!

Tang Maul retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Tang Maul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: 8L 57 - March Monstrosity     
Date:   Mar 05, 2021
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Slugger there.
Slugger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagashima.
Slugger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Slugger.
Slugger checks the leg kick.
Slugger just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Slugger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nagashima, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nagashima crunches a lovely knee into Slugger's ribcage.
Slugger blocks an elbow strike from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a right hand.
Slugger tries to break free but Nagashima pushes him back against the ropes.
Slugger's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slugger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nagashima lands a hook that snaps the head of Slugger backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagashima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagashima tries a body shot but Slugger blocks it.
Nagashima pushes Slugger back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slugger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nagashima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Slugger tries to circle away but Nagashima has him pinned against the ropes.
Slugger takes an elbow to the temple.
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Slugger avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the ropes.
Slugger lands with a light punch inside.
Nagashima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagashima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slugger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nagashima misses with some punches.
Slugger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slugger prevents a body shot from Nagashima.
Still in the clinch, Nagashima scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Slugger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagashima with a hook.
Slugger misses with the combination.
Nagashima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slugger.#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!
Slugger darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Slugger clinches up against the ropes.
Nagashima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slugger is looking to break free of the clinch but Nagashima has double underhooks.
Nagashima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagashima misses with an elbow strike.
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the head but Slugger blocks with his arms.
Nagashima using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Slugger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Slugger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Nagashima darts in and clinches Slugger up against the ropes.
Slugger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nagashima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sluggers head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagashima struggles to land a body shot inside as Slugger controls his hands.
Nagashima managing to block the knees to the body from Slugger.
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugger avoids it.
Nagashima looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Slugger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuhisa Nagashima dominated that 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.#R2#
Nagashima moves out of range as Slugger strikes.
Nagashima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagashima scores with a shot to the body.
Slugger throws a right hand that Nagashima ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagashima also avoids with ease.
Slugger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slugger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Slugger.
Slugger feints a jab promting Nagashima to slip. Slugger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagashima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nagashima thumps Slugger with a low kick.
Slugger misses with a jab, cross 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!
An inside leg kick lands from Nagashima.
Nagashima misses with a hook to the body
and Slugger counters with a left and a right that stings Nagashima.
Slugger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagashima circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Slugger clinches up with Nagashima and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Nagashima is working Slugger over against the ropes.
I was talking to Nagashima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagashima.
Slugger wants to break free but Nagashima has control.
Slugger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nagashima blocks it with crossed arms.
Slugger blocks a body shot from Nagashima.
Nagashima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slugger's efforts to push away.
Slugger can't find room to land a body shot as Nagashima controls the action.
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagashima landing knees to the body.
Nagashima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slugger backwards.
Slugger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugger avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Slugger.
Nagashima tries to land knees in the clinch but Slugger avoids the damage to the body.
Nagashima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slugger or not.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima avoiding damage as Slugger throws knees to the body.
Nagashima cracks Slugger with a nice body shot.#T2#
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagashima works on Slugger's body with a couple of short punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nagashima throws an elbow but misses.
Slugger missing with knees to the body.
Nagashima struggles to land a body shot inside as Slugger controls his hands.
Nagashima misses with some punches.
Nagashima lands a nice uppercut.
Nagashima pushes off an throws an elbow but Slugger leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nagashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagashima misses with the head strike.
Slugger is trying to break the clinch but Nagashima has him pressed against the ropes.
Nagashima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slugger takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagashima.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slugger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagashima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Slugger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nagashima lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuhisa Nagashima 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#
Slugger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nagashima is looking to wear down Slugger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Nagashima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nagashima tries a body shot but Slugger blocks it.
Nagashima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slugger can do to turn this around?
Slugger is trying to break free.
Slugger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagashima has him pressed against the ropes.
Slugger tries to circle away but Nagashima has him pinned against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagashima.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Nagashima pushes Slugger back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Slugger blocks a body shot from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slugger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nagashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger takes a shot to the head.
Nagashima crunches a lovely knee into Slugger's ribcage.
Nagashima lands with a right to the head.
Slugger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagashima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slugger backwards.
Nagashima lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slugger blocks a body shot from Nagashima. #T1#
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Slugger avoids it.
Nagashima scores with a hook to the body.
Nagashima tries a body shot but Slugger blocks it.
Slugger dodges an elbow strike from Nagashima.
Slugger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nagashima blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slugger backwards.
Nagashima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sluggers head.
Sturn Slugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slugger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Nagashima.
Nagashima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slugger's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a knee to the body.
Nagashima tries a knee to the head but Slugger blocks it.
A short uppercut from Nagashima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Slugger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Slugger avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the ropes.
Nagashima lands an elbow inside.
Kazuhisa Nagashima has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Nagashima lands a good knee to the midsection. Slugger won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagashima.
Nice body punch from Nagashima.
A short right from Nagashima on the inside.
Nagashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagashima is working Slugger over against the ropes.
Slugger prevents a body shot from Nagashima.
A right hand to the body from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands an uppercut.
Nagashima is leaning against Slugger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nagashima lands a nice uppercut.
Slugger wants to get back to striking at distance but Nagashima won't allow it.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagashima missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagashima digs a right hand into Slugger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slugger's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagashima.
Nagashima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagashima presses Slugger against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slugger takes a knee to the side of the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!

Kazuhisa Nagashima wins by unanimous decision!

After winning the bout, Kazuhisa Nagashima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: 8L 51 - Ryan     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1#
Berkley moves out of range as Nagashima strikes.
Nagashima just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Berkley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagashima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berkley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berkley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Berkley closes the distance and clinches.
Nagashima throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nagashima pushes Berkley back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Berkley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Berkley lands an elbow just above Nagashima 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Kazuhisa Nagashima has been cut.
Berkley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Berkley blocks a body shot from Nagashima.
Nagashima utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagashima lands an elbow inside that Berkley shrugs off.
Nagashima blocks an elbow strike from Berkley. #BC#
Berkley breaks from the clinch.
Berkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagashima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berkley.
Berkley ducks right into an uppercut from Nagashima. #T1##CL#
Nagashima gets tackled into the ropes by Berkley. Berkley maintains the clinch.
Berkley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nagashima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagashima looking to throw knees to the head but Berkley is blocking nicely.
Nagashima scores with a hook to the body.
Nagashima tries a knee to the head but Berkley blocks it.
Nagashima landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Berkley lands a damaging elbow.
Berkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Berkley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagashima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Berkley.
Berkley throws a right and a left that Nagashima avoids nicely.
Nagashima lands an overhand right.#CL#
Berkley closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berkley is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nagashima.
Nagashima cracks Berkley with a nice body shot.
Berkley has had enough of the clinch but Nagashima keeps him there for the moment.
Nagashima lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Berkley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Berkley blocks a body shot from Nagashima.
Nagashima blocks an elbow strike.
Nagashima misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Nagashima.
Berkley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nagashima has Berkley pressed against the ropes, preventing Berkley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Berkley breaks from the clinch.
Nagashima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berkley. That's going to slow Nagashima down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagashima. Berkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berkley throws a quick counter head kick but Nagashima was just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagashima. That's going to slow Berkley down.
Nagashima misses with a hook.#CL#
Berkley rushes Nagashima and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagashima lands a knee to the head.
Berkley pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagashima leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Berkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Berkley manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kazuhisa Nagashima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuhisa Nagashima'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#
Berkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Berkley moves into the clinch.
Berkley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nagashima throws a head punch that misses.
Nagashima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Berkleys head. #BC#
Berkley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagashima thuds his right hand into Berkley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Berkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Berkley closes the distance and clinches.
Berkley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Berkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berkley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berkley falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Nagashima counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nagashima walks into a jab.#CL#
Berkley rushes Nagashima and presses him up against the ropes.
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berkley avoids it.
Nagashima avoids the elbow strike from Berkley, against the ropes.
Berkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Berkley breaks the clinch.
Benjamin Berkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Berkley rushes Nagashima and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Berkley has had enough of the clinch but Nagashima keeps him there for the moment.
Nagashima misses with some punches.
Kazuhisa Nagashima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Berkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berkley's elbow.
Berkley is trying to push Nagashima away but Nagashima has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nagashima tries to work over Berkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagashima trying to land knees to the body.
Berkley avoiding damage as Nagashima throws knees to the body.
Nagashima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berkley backwards.
Berkley working aggressively here.
Nagashima has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Berkley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nagashima can turn it around.#BC#
Berkley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Berkley gets tackled into the ropes by Nagashima. Nagashima maintains the clinch.
Berkley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Nagashima tries to land knees in the clinch but Berkley avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berkley tries to break free but Nagashima pushes him back against the ropes.
Nagashima blocking some punches.
Berkley misses with the head strike.
Nagashima trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Berkley breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Berkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nagashima, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nagashima lands with a left to the head.
Nagashima missing with knees to the body.
Nagashima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nagashima is leaning against Berkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nagashima trying to control the position but instead, Berkley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nagashima into the ropes.#BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Berkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Nagashima lands.
Berkley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Berkley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nagashima fakes the leg kick and cracks Berkley in the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuhisa Nagashima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazuhisa Nagashima's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Berkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. Berkley moves away and avoids it.
Nagashima misses with a low kick.
Nagashima just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Berkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nagashima blocks an elbow strike.
Nagashima lands with a left to the head.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Berkley avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the ropes.
Berkley working hard to break the clinch.
Nagashima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagashima misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Berkley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Berkley lands a jab to the head.
Nagashima scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Nagashima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berkley, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nagashima lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Nagashima taking a breather.
Berkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagashima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagashima tries to work over Berkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berkley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Berkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagashima blocks an elbow strike from Berkley.
Berkley throws an elbow that misses.
Nagashima putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Berkley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Berkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagashima is trying to stall.
Nagashima creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Berkley wants to break free but Nagashima has control.
Nagashima scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagashima has Berkley pressed against the ropes, preventing Berkley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Berkley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nagashima instigates a clinch.
Nagashima avoids a wild elbow strike from Berkley.
Berkley tries to circle away but Nagashima has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Nagashima on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berkley's efforts to push away.
Berkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagashima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Berkley backwards.
Nagashima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nagashima tries to land knees in the clinch but Berkley avoids the damage to the body.
Berkley lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Nagashima. #CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Berkley has been cut.
Nagashima lands an uppercut.
Berkley is looking to break free of the clinch but Nagashima has double underhooks.
Berkley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagashima has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Berkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benjamin Berkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagashima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Berkley checks it well.
Nagashima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berkley throws a big shot that misses.
Nagashima throws a body punch but Berkley moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Nagashima. #CL2#
Nagashima rushes Berkley and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuhisa Nagashima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nagashima 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!

Kazuhisa Nagashima wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking Kazuhisa Nagashima 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: 8L 47 - Pope     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1##CL#
Nagashima rushes Fue Re and presses him up against the ropes.
Nagashima avoids a wild elbow strike from Fue Re.
Nagashima blocks an elbow strike.
Nagashima blocks the elbow strike.
Nagashima lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nagashima.
A nice left hand lands by Nagashima.
Nagashima cracks Fue Re with a nice body shot.
Fue Re pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nagashima prevents Fue Re from breaking the clinch.
Fue Re misses with an elbow over the top.
Nagashima lands a nice knee to the body.
Nagashima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Nagashima.
Nagashima comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Fue Re is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chai Son Fue Re has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Nagashima.
Fue Re looks winded!
Nagashima lands an elbow just above Fue Re 's eye.
Fue Re is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagashima finish him?
Fue Re is trying to force a seperation but Nagashima has the dominant position.
Nagashima lands an uppercut.
Nagashima lands with a light punch inside.
Fue Re looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nagashima lands with a light punch inside.
Nagashima smacks Fue Re right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Fue Re goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Kazuhisa Nagashima!
A very excited looking Kazuhisa Nagashima 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: 8L XL - The Big Show     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
A jab from Nagashima does it's job there.
Nagashima lands a leg kick that knocks Bastard off balance momentarily.
Bastard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bastard throws a series of strikes that have Nagashima backpedaling.
Nagashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagashima. That's going to slow Bastard down.
Nagashima with a hook.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Nagashima avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard stalks Nagashima and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nagashima's face. Nagashima staggers backwards, shaken.
Nagashima throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
Nagashima lands a nice hook to Bastard's body. Bastard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bastard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagashima circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagashima lands with an uppercut that bounces Bastard off the ropes and back into range.
Nagashima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastard.
It looked like Bastard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bastard checks a low kick from Nagashima.
Bastard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bastard misses with a low kick.
Nagashima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagashima scoring well with a low kick there.
Bastard blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
A nice side step and Nagashima releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagashima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bastard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bastard motions for Nagashima to come forward. Bastard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bastard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Bastard is rocked!
Nagashima feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Bastard collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kazuhisa Nagashima!
A relieved looking Kazuhisa Nagashima 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: Eight Limbs XXXIV - Igor Dolla     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabunda closes the distance but Nagashima moves to the side
and Mabunda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagashima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mabunda moves in looking to clinch but Nagashima pushes him off.
Nagashima cracks Mabunda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mabunda connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mabunda.
Mabunda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mabunda misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Mabunda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mabunda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nagashima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nagashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabunda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagashima is defending well for now.
Mabunda tries to land a knee to the head but Nagashima blocks with his arms.
Mabunda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mabunda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nagashima blocks it with crossed arms.
Nagashima throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabunda.
Nagashima looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mabunda tries a knee to the head but Nagashima blocks it. #T1#
Nagashima misses with an elbow strike.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Mabunda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagashima misses with a wild body shot.
Nagashima tests Mabunda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nagashima takes a swing at Mabunda's ribcage but misses.
Mabunda doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagashima circles away.
It looked like Nagashima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mabunda.
Mabunda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nagashima misses with a wild body shot.
Mabunda looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Mabunda has closed the distance and engaged Nagashima in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagashima.
Mabunda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nagashima blocks it with crossed arms.
Mabunda blocks an uppercut.
Nagashima tries a body shot but Mabunda blocks it.
Nagashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mabunda's elbow.
Nagashima missing with knees to the body.
Nagashima pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Mabunda lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Mabunda looking to throw knees to the head but Nagashima 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!
Mabunda lands a knee to the body.
Nagashima is trying to maintain a safe position but Mabunda gets an underhook and turns Nagashima into the ropes.
A hook to the body from Nagashima.
Mabunda landing knees to the head.
Mabunda looking to throw knees to the head but Nagashima is blocking nicely.
Mabunda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mabunda tries a knee to the head but Nagashima blocks it.
Nagashima can't find room to land a body shot as Mabunda controls the action.
Mabunda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mabunda lands a good knee to the midsection. Nagashima won't want to take too many of those.
Nagashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabunda takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mabunda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mabunda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagashima stalls.
Nagashima throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nagashima scores with a shot to the side of Mabunda's head.
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 Kazuhisa Nagashima will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nagashima throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mabunda.
Nagashima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagashima throws a sloppy body shot
and Mabunda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Nagashima has Mabunda up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mabunda lands a good knee to the midsection. Nagashima won't want to take too many of those.
Mabunda tries a knee to the head but Nagashima blocks it.
Mabunda looking to throw knees to the head but Nagashima is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagashima.
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mabunda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nagashima avoids it.
Mabunda tries to land a knee to the head but Nagashima blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabunda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mabunda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nagashima blocks it with crossed arms.
Nagashima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nagashima with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mabunda on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mabunda blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Nagashima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagashima looking to throw knees to the head but Mabunda is blocking nicely.
Nagashima unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mabunda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mabunda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nagashima blocks it with crossed arms.
Nagashima lands a good knee to the midsection. Mabunda won't want to take too many of those.
Mabunda is breathing heavily.
Mabunda connects with a knee to the head.
Mabunda tries to land a knee to the head but Nagashima blocks with his arms.
Luan Mabunda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice elbow from Nagashima.
Mabunda landing knees to the head.
Mabunda tries to land a knee to the head but Nagashima blocks with his arms.
Nagashima blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nagashima throws an elbow but misses.
Mabunda misses with a knee to the head.
Mabunda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagashima is defending well for now.
Nagashima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mabunda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mabunda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nagashima blocks it with crossed arms.
Nagashima scores with a hook to the body.
Mabunda looking to throw knees to the head but Nagashima is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Nagashima to work. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagashima.
Mabunda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nagashima is defending well for now.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Mabunda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nagashima avoids it.
Nagashima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagashima pushes Mabunda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagashima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagashima has a couple of punches blocked by Mabunda.
Mabunda working Nagashima over with knees to the body.
Mabunda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Nagashima.
Nagashima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mabunda scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagashima misses with a punch to the body.
Mabunda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nagashima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagashima tries to land knees in the clinch but Mabunda avoids the damage to the body.
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 Kazuhisa Nagashima will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nagashima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Mabunda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagashima misses with a wild body shot.
Nagashima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mabunda tries to clinch but Nagashima is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Nagashima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Nagashima misses
and Mabunda counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL2#
Mabunda closes the distance and pushes Nagashima back into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagashima.
Mabunda trying to land knees to the body.
Mabunda tries a knee to the head but Nagashima blocks it.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Nagashima lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabunda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mabunda tries a knee to the head but Nagashima blocks it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Nagashima throws an elbow but misses.
Nagashima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nagashima tries to land knees in the clinch but Mabunda avoids the damage to the body.
Mabunda blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC2#
Mabunda breaks the clinch.
Mabunda wants to clinch up but Nagashima keeps it at a distance.
Mabunda lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagashima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mabunda tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagashima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Mabunda backs away, Nagashima returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mabunda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nagashima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mabunda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nagashima throws a leg kick which misses Mabunda's front leg but catches the back leg as Mabunda tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Mabunda darts in and clinches Nagashima up against the ropes.
Mabunda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nagashima digs a right hand into Mabunda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mabunda's gas tank.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Mabunda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nagashima creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nagashima gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mabunda tries a knee to the head but Nagashima blocks it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mabunda or not.
Mabunda misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Mabunda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nagashima.
Mabunda walks into a left hand.
Mabunda scoring well with a low kick there.
Mabunda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagashima misses with a looping left.
Luan Mabunda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Mabunda instigates a clinch.
Nagashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Mabunda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nagashima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the head but Mabunda blocks with his arms.
Nagashima tries to stall but Mabunda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mabunda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nagashima takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nagashima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mabundas head.

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 Kazuhisa Nagashima.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagashima, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Kazuhisa Nagashima!

Kazuhisa Nagashima wins by unanimous decision!

During a confident post fight interview, Kazuhisa Nagashima thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Luan Mabunda spoke after the fight, saying 'RIP KING VON!'.

 

Event: Eight Limbs XXXI - Denied     
Date:   Nov 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiyoshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagashima throws a hook to the side of Hiyoshi's head but Hiyoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagashima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hiyoshi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagashima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hiyoshi throws out a leg kick but Nagashima moves out of range and Hiyoshi only half commits. #CL2#
Nagashima takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagashima crunches a lovely knee into Hiyoshi's ribcage.
Nagashima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiyoshi's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hiyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima can't find room to land a body shot as Hiyoshi controls the action.
Hiyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Hiyoshi avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the ropes.
Hiyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiyoshi misses with the head strike.
Hiyoshi taking a breather.
Hiyoshi misses with some punches.
Hiyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Hiyoshi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hiyoshi presses Nagashima against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Hiyoshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Hiyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagashima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nagashima cracks Hiyoshi with a nice body shot.
Nagashima tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hiyoshi avoids it.
Hiyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagashima controls his hands.
Nagashima throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nagashima digs a right hand into Hiyoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hiyoshi's gas tank.
Hiyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagashima's elbow.
Nagashima gets through Hiyoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagashima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hiyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagashima is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hiyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hiyoshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hiyoshi working aggressively here.
Hiyoshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Nagashima. #T2#
Hiyoshi lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagashima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hiyoshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Nagashima.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiyoshi lands with a left to the head.
Nagashima with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi blocks the elbow strike.
Nagashima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagashima has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hiyoshi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nagashima can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Nagashima.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagashima scores a nice knee to the body.
Nagashima lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hiyoshi stalling in the clinch but Nagashima improves position.
Nagashima misses with a punch to the body.
Nagashima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hiyoshis head. #ROC2#Hiyoshi is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuhisa Nagashima dominated that round.
That's time! Hiyoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Nagashima rushes Hiyoshi and presses him up against the ropes.
Oh Hiyoshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hiyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Nagashima lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nagashima cracks Hiyoshi with a nice body shot.
Nagashima lands an elbow that stopped Hiyoshi in his tracks for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nagashima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nagashima lands a hook that snaps the head of Hiyoshi backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagashima.
Nagashima is stalling here.
Nagashima lands an elbow just above Hiyoshi 's eye.
Hiyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Nagashima controls the action.
Nagashima creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hiyoshi's defenses.
Nagashima lands a big right hand that drops Hiyoshi! The killer instinct kicks in and Nagashima finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nagashima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuhisa Nagashima!
After winning the bout, Kazuhisa Nagashima thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Sucker Punch 155# CSS Finals     
Date:   Aug 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagashima takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nagashima looks to land a combination. Sitsongrit sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A good leg kick by Nagashima.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Nagashima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination but Nagashima avoids it well.
Nagashima looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagashima moves away.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Nagashima.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Nagashima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagashima scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Nagashima checks it
and Nagashima counters with a left to the body.
Nagashima is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Nagashima.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Nagashima makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Nagashima shakes it off.
Nagashima scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Nagashima there.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagashima.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Nagashima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagashima. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagashima counters with an outside leg kick.
Nagashima lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick
and Nagashima counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sitsongrit's knee momentarily.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Nagashima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Nagashima counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Nagashima stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Nagashima moved out of range.
Sitsongrit 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagashima counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sitsongrit's knee momentarily.
Nagashima takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nagashima scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuhisa Nagashima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nagashima 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuhisa Nagashima!

A relieved looking Kazuhisa Nagashima thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

 
 
 
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