Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FARTMMA 67
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Machado scores with a takedown into Sasaki 's guard.
Sasaki wants to stand but Machado is controlling the position.
Machado sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machado prevents Sasaki from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Machado drops back looking for a leg! Sasaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sasaki manages to kick Machado off! Machado jumps back into Sasaki 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Sasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Sasaki wants to stand and escape but Machado is having none of it.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sasaki is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Machado wants to control from the top but Sasaki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
It looked like Sasaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Machado.
Machado misses with a leg kick
and Sasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sasaki takes one to the side of the head.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Sasaki shows good takedown defense.
Machado tries for a takedown but Sasaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haise Sasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heitor Machado.
Machado shoots in but Sasaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Machado with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Sasaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sasaki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Sasaki .
Machado tries to pull guard but Sasaki won't allow it.
Machado fails to pull guard.
Sasaki effectively controlling the action here.
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sasaki walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Machado is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Sasaki misses the target.
Haise Sasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sasaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sasaki wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado tries to clinch but Sasaki moves out of range. #T3#
Sasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sasaki throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado feints the counter takedown.
Machado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sasaki 's waist but Sasaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machado off to one side.
Heitor Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Machado with that takedown attempt.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Sasaki , which made it look bad.
Machado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sasaki misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Sasaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sasaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Sasaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado closes the distance and clinches up with Sasaki , looking for a takedown. Machado pushes Sasaki against the cage but Sasaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machado.
Machado shoots in looking for a takedown but Sasaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Machado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haise Sasaki dominated that round.
That's time! Sasaki 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Sasaki pushes him off.
Machado is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Sasaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Sasaki prevents Machado from breaking the clinch.
Sasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Sasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Machado blocking some punches.
Sasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sasaki has Machado pushed against the cage.
Machado wants to break free but Sasaki has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Machado ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Machado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sasaki 's guard. #REVB#
Machado content to stall in guard here.
Sasaki wants to stand up but Machado is controlling him. #T1##SUB2#
Machado postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sasaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Machado, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Machado looking for subs off his back but Sasaki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Machado trying to hold on to Sasaki 's head to control him but Sasaki postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machado gets full guard.#SUB2#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Machado has his foot on Sasaki 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sasaki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Machado is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sasaki rolls with it to try and escape but Machado cranks on the arm and Sasaki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heitor Machado!

Event: FARTMMA 67
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Butt doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Rasputin looks to land a left hand but Butt moved out of range nicely.
Butt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Butt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rasputin throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Butt. Those never looked like landing.
Rasputin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Butt with a body shot.
Rasputin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rasputin moves forwards but Butt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Butt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin dodges the punch combination from Butt. #CL2#
Rasputin drives through and clinches with Butt against the cage.
Rasputin tries to break the clinch but Butt is controlling the position.
Butt prevents Rasputin from breaking the clinch.
Butt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rasputin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Butt can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action. #T1#
Butt tries to throw a body punch but Rasputin avoids it by throwing Butt back against the cage.
Butt misses with some punches.
Butt lands with a right to the head.
Rasputin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butt misses with some punches.
Butt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rasputin is keeping busy.#BC2#
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Butt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Butt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Butt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butt swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin swings wildly with an uppercut but Butt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Butt.
Rasputin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin is trying to break the clinch but Butt has him pressed against the cage.
Rasputin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rasputin stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butt. #BC2#
Rasputin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasputin digs a good body shot into Butt's ribs.
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!
Butt tries to clinch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Butt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evgeni Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butt tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Butt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rasputin takes a swing at Butt's ribcage but misses.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasputin scores with a jab. Butt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Rasputin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butt.
Rasputin misses the body punch #CL#
and Butt moves into the clinch.
Rasputin prevents a body shot from Butt.
Butt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butt has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Rasputin breaks the clinch.
Butt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasputin lands a jab to Butt's midsection.
Butt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rasputin counter with a right hand.
Butt misses with a few strikes there.
Butt throws a series of punches but Rasputin moves out of range.
Butt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butt is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it. #T4#
Rasputin misses with a hook.
Rasputin lands with a good body shot.
Rasputin digs a good hook to Butt's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butt slips a straight right by Rasputin.
Nice defenses there by Butt.
Rasputin slips a jab and a cross from Butt.
Butt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasputin circles away quickly and effectively.
Rasputin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Butt counters with a one-two to the body.
Butt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Butt moves in looking to clinch but Rasputin pushes him off.
Butt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Rasputin tries to get set, Butt tries to push him back and clinch up but Rasputin manages to avoid the attempt.
Butt tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Rasputin darts in and clinches Butt up against the cage.
Butt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Rasputin lands with a right to the 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 Bubble Butt 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#
Rasputin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Evgeni Rasputin has been cut.
Butt misses with a wild combination.
Butt throws a right hand that Rasputin ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasputin also avoids with ease.
Rasputin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butt is looking to clinch but Rasputin is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Rasputin - just one landing.
A combination from Butt does no damage.
No joy there for Butt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rasputin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Butt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Butt.
Bubble Butt is winning the standup battle so far.
Rasputin throws a hook to the side of Butt's head but Butt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
Rasputin throws a body punch but Butt moves out of range. #T1#
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
Rasputin lands with an uppercut that bounces Butt off the cage and back into range.
Rasputin throws a jab but it's blocked by Butt.
Rasputin throws a jab but it's blocked by Butt.
Butt doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Butt throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
Rasputin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rasputin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butt manages to avoid it.
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butt moves away.
Butt slips under a jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasputin throws out a counter right but Butt avoids it with no problem.
Butt swinging wildly here.
Rasputin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Butt counters with a series of strikes. Rasputin will be more careful next time no doubt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rasputin 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.
Butt tries to clinch up but Rasputin circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Rasputin looks to land a left hand but Butt moved out of range nicely.
Rasputin throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Butt counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Rasputin manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Butt. #CL#
Rasputin gets tackled into the cage by Butt. Butt maintains the clinch.
Rasputin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Butt digs a right hand underneath Rasputin's ribcage. Rasputin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Butt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Butt swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rasputin up against the cage.
Butt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards. #T3#
Butt lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Rasputin.
Rasputin stalls.
Rasputin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rasputin as Butt tries to tie him up.
Butt tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Butt swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Rasputin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butt doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Butt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Butt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rasputin.
Butt staying out of range there.
Bubble Butt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasputin takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Rasputin misses with a looping right.
Rasputin scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Butt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rasputin throws a big shot that misses.
Rasputin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasputin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rasputin looks to land a left hand but Butt moved out of range nicely.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut. Butt saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Butt's shoulder, as Butt tries to avoid the shot.
Rasputin misses with a looping left.
Rasputin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Butt misses.
Butt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Bubble Butt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Rasputin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Butt lands with a nice combination. Rasputin backs away looking to recover.
Rasputin scores with a nice right hand.
Butt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasputin circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Rasputin clinches with his opponent.
Rasputin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butt keeps control of Rasputin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Butt keeps control of Rasputin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Rasputin breaks from the clinch.
Butt doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasputin circles away.
Butt throws a nice looking combination but Rasputin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butt walks into a stiff left hand from Rasputin.
Rasputin cracks a nice hook into Butt's ribs.
Rasputin loads up on a big right hand but Butt slips the punch.
Rasputin lands with an overhand left.
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!
Rasputin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Butt under the eye.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasputin. Butt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Butt is just out of range.
Rasputin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rasputin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Butt is rocked!
Butt is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rasputin doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Butt crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Butt's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evgeni Rasputin!
A relieved looking Evgeni Rasputin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bubble Butt was interviewed post fight and said 'power'.

Event: FARTMMA 64
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
Butt looks to land a combination but Dobson avoids it well.
A punch combination from Butt misses.
Dobson throws a big counter combination but Butt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Butt closes the distance and clinches.
Butt misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Dobson.
Dobson goes for a takedown attempt but Butt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dobson shoots for a takedown but Butt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Dobson moves into the clinch successfully.
Dobson has had enough of the clinch but Butt keeps him there for the moment.
Butt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Dobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butt stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Dobson forces Butt back against the cage and clinches.
Dobson has had enough of the clinch but Butt keeps him there for the moment.
Dobson tries to break the clinch but Butt is controlling the position.
Dobson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Butt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Dobson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Butt blocks it with crossed arms.
Dobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dobson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Butt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Butt misses with the head strike.
Butt has Dobson pushed against the cage.
Butt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobson can't get the takedown.
Dobson tries to work over Butt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butt working aggressively here.
Butt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dobson working hard to break the clinch.
Butt misses with the head strike.
Butt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Butt is defending well.
Dobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Dobson blocks a body shot from Butt.
Butt trying to control the position but instead, Dobson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Butt into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dobson.
Butt throws a head punch that misses.
Butt lands an uppercut.
Butt works on Dobson's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Dobson.
Dobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butt misses with a punch on the inside.
Butt pushes Dobson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butt misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Butt is pressed up against the cage. Dobson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Butt down to the mat. Butt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Butt slips a jab and a cross from Dobson.
Butt misses with a double jab.
Dobson punishes Butt's body with a nice straight punch.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Butt has knocked Dobson down with a huge combo! Butt steps away and waves a wobbly Dobson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Dobson is rocked!
Butt cracks Dobson's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Dobson slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Butt can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubble Butt!
Bubble Butt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Michael Dobson was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh bugger all!'.

Event: AEW 34
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Barca misses with a right hand
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Barca lands but Benderson takes it in his stride.
Benderson takes a swing at Barca's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Barca misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Benderson misses the target.
We've been told by Benderson's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barca throws a head kick but Benderson moves out of range. #CL#
Benderson clinches up with Barca and pushes him back against the cage.
Barca avoids the elbow strike from Benderson, against the cage.
Barca takes an elbow to the temple.
Barca lands with a light punch inside.
Barca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benderson.
Benderson digs a right hand into Barca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barca's gas tank.
A short right from Barca on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barca blocks a body shot from Benderson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barca.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barca has Benderson pushed against the cage.#T1#
Barca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Barca misses with a body punch.
Barca has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barca.
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barca swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barca is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Barca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barca lands a left hand.
Benderson lands a nice elbow.
Benderson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barca.
Benderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Benderson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barca throws a head punch that misses.
Barca blocks an elbow strike.
Barca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barca throws a punch but it's blocked by Benderson.
Benderson misses with the head strike. #T3#
Barca working aggressively here.
Benderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Barca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Benderson.
Barca missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca connects with a solid leg kick.
Benderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barca misses with a body punch
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Barca misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barca connects with a right hand. Benderson shakes it off.
Barca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benderson.
Barca throws a sloppy head kick and Benderson moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barca 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 Benderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barca connects with a leg kick. Benderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #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!
A slow jab from Barca misses its intended target. #CL#
Benderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
Benderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benderson lands an elbow just above Barca 's eye.
Barca lands with a light punch inside.
Barca lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Barca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
Barca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Barca blocks a jab.
Barca misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Benderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barca.
Benderson stalks Barca and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barca's face. Barca staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Barca is rocked!
Barca throws an off balance right hand
and Benderson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Barca! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson!
Henson Benderson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: FARTMMA 60
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Pullum has his takedown stuffed
and Sasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pullum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sasaki avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Sasaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pullum.
Sasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pullum.
Pullum looks to clinch
and Sasaki counters with a series of strikes. Pullum will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum shoots in looking for a takedown but Sasaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pullum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sasaki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haise Sasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furnum Pullum.
Pullum misses with the combination.
Sasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Pullum wants to clinch.
Sasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pullum 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.
Sasaki leaves Pullum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sasaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pullum manages to circle out of the way.
Pullum throws a right hand that misses
letting Sasaki counter with a right hand. #T2#
Pullum throws a jab when Sasaki was well out of range.
Pullum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice cross by Sasaki .
Pullum dives in for a single leg takedown but Sasaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pullum looks to land a body kick but Sasaki moved away.
Pullum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pullum throws an off balance right hand
and Sasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sasaki defending well as Pullum loads up on a big left hand.
Sasaki is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sasaki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sasaki lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Pullum tries to clinch but Sasaki is having none of it. #T3##CL#
Sasaki clinches with his opponent.
Sasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pullums head.
Pullum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pullum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sasaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pullum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pullum misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sasaki counter with a right hand.
Pullum misses with a right hand
and Sasaki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pullum misses with a hook
letting Sasaki counter with a right hand.
Sasaki misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Pullum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Sasaki gets caught flat footed, as Pullum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pullum forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Pullum is trying to control. Sasaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Pullum trying to work for an americana but Sasaki has managed to regain full guard.
Sasaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pullum wants to pass the guard but Sasaki is keeping the position.
Pullum wants to control from the top but Sasaki keeps moving.
Pullum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pullum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sasaki wants to stand up but Pullum is controlling him. #SUB2#
Pullum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haise Sasaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pullum throws a hook but Sasaki blocks it.
Sasaki stuffs the takedown.
Pullum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pullum misses with a takedown
letting Sasaki counter with a right hand.
Pullum misses with a double jab
and Sasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Pullum misses with a body punch
and Sasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Pullum throws a hook but Sasaki blocks it.
Sasaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pullum backs up against the cage.
Sasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sasaki leaves Pullum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sasaki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Haise Sasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furnum Pullum.
Pullum wants to clinch but Sasaki slips to the side
and Sasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Furnum Pullum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pullum shoots in for a takedown but Sasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Sasaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pullum.
Sasaki is looking to slow Pullum down with leg kicks.
Pullum moves in looking to clinch but Sasaki pushes him off.#T2#
Pullum throws a hook but Sasaki avoids it easily.
Sasaki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pullum tries to move into range but Sasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sasaki scores with a jab. Pullum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pullum 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.
Pullum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sasaki catches Pullum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Furnum Pullum has been cut.
Sasaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sasaki leaves Pullum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sasaki cracks a nice hook into Pullum's ribs.#T3#
Pullum has his takedown stuffed
and Sasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sasaki lands a left hand.
Sasaki taking a breather.
Sasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pullum can do to turn this around?
Pullum struggles to land a body shot inside as Sasaki controls his hands.
Sasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sasaki .
A shot in the inside from Sasaki .
Sasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Pullum.
Sasaki stalling the fight. #T4#
Sasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sasaki lands a body punch.
Pullum is breathing heavily.
Pullum tries to pull guard but Sasaki won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pullum's elbow.
Pullum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sasaki smiles and moves away.
Sasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pullum walks into a jab.
Pullum misses with a hook
and Sasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haise Sasaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Furnum Pullum'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#
Sasaki takes a swing at Pullum's ribcage but misses.
Pullum tries for a takedown but Sasaki circles away easily
and Sasaki counters with a nice leg kick.
Pullum shoots in for a takedown but Sasaki shows good takedown defense.
Haise Sasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Sasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pullum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pullum 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sasaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
The fighters circling - Pullum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pullum throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Sasaki clinches with his opponent.
Sasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Pullum controls the action.
Sasaki gets underhooks to prevent Pullum's takedown attempt.
Haise Sasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furnum Pullum.
Pullum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pullum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pullum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sasaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pullum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sasaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki .
Pullum takes a shot to the head.
Sasaki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haise Sasaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sasaki stalls.
Sasaki gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pullum is working for takedown but Sasaki is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
The referee calls for Sasaki to work.
A hook to the body from Sasaki .
A short right from Sasaki .
Sasaki pushes Pullum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pullum backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sasaki .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pullum looking for a takedown.
Sasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sasaki - that landed with a thud.
Sasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sasaki works on Pullum's body with a couple of short punches.
Sasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sasaki is leaning against Pullum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sasaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sasaki pushes Pullum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Sasaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Sasaki .
Sasaki lands a right hand. #KD#
Sasaki drops Pullum onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pullum is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Pullum is rocked!
Sasaki is leaning against Pullum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pullum is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasaki finish him?
Sasaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sasaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pullum.
Sasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pullums head.
Sasaki pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Pullum out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haise Sasaki !
Haise Sasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AEW 27
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Pinea misses with a looping right.
Pinea misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pinea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pinea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barca as he jumps to the side.
Barca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Pinea gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barca takes a shot to the head.
Barca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinea.
Pinea lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Barca.
Pinea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barca is looking to control Pinea's arms but Pinea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barca has his back to the cage.
Pinea lands an uppercut.
Pinea connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barca blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Pinea works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pinea tries to free his leg and advance position but Barca is retaining full guard.
Barca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pinea landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pinea's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Barca is rocked!
Pinea trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinea preventing the sweep.
Pinea landing some decent shots from guard.
Pinea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Barca is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pinea rolls with it to try and escape but Barca cranks on the arm and Pinea is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hannibal Barca!
A very excited looking Hannibal Barca 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: FARTMMA 58
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Steve looks to throw the jab but Butt is out of range.
Butt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steve.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Butt is looking to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch.#CL#
Butt has Steve up against the cage in a clinch.
Butt misses with some punches.
Butt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butt stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butt lands a left hand.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with some punches.
Butt lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Butt.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butt misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Butt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Butt.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Butt.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Butt avoiding damage.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Butt lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Butt prevents a body shot from Steve.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Butt.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Butt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steves head.
A nice left hand lands by Butt.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butt is stalling here.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Butt as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butt.
Butt has Steve pushed against the cage.
Butt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Butt leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Butt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Butt misses with the head strike.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butt trying to control the position but instead, Steve has worked for underhooks and has pushed Butt into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Butt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Butt throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with a body punch.
A short right from Butt on the inside.
Butt stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Butt.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Butt controls the action.
Butt pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve. #T4#
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Butt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Butt blocking some punches.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Butt.
Steve misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butt has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Still in the clinch, Butt scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Butt looking to stall.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butt backwards.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Butt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
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 Bubble Butt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Butt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Butt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Butt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Butt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butt lands a nice uppercut.
Butt throws a head punch that misses.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butt lands with a left to the head.
Butt 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.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
Butt misses with some punches.
Butt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve tries a body shot but Butt blocks it. #T1#
Butt blocks an uppercut.
Butt prevents a body shot from Steve.
Butt lands with a light punch inside.
Butt is trying to stall.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Butt.
A short uppercut from Butt.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butt backwards.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Butt lands with a light punch inside.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Butt misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve tries a body shot but Butt blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butt tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butt is looking to control Steve's arms but Steve gets an underhook and turns him. Now Butt has his back to the cage.
Butt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Butt blocks an uppercut.
Butt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butt working aggressively here.
Butt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Butt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butt taking a breather.
Butt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Butt controls his hands. #T3#
Butt throws a head punch that misses.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Butt scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butt.
Butt misses with the head strike.
Butt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Butt! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Steve is unloading with more strikes now! Butt drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yago Steve!
Yago Steve bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Bubble Butt had this to say: 'power'.

Event: FARTMMA 55
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Sasaki pushes Cassel up against the cage in a clinch.
Sasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki .
Sasaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Sasaki .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki .
Cassel 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.
Cassel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sasaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Sasaki .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassel.
Cassel can't break the clinch.
Sasaki lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sasaki .
Cassel is breathing heavily.
A short right from Sasaki on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Saimon Cassel has been cut.
Cassel working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Sasaki effectively controlling the action here.
Cassel wants to break free but Sasaki has control.
Still in the clinch, Sasaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sasaki works on Cassel's body with a couple of short punches.
Sasaki digs a right hand underneath Cassel's ribcage. Cassel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cassel takes a shot to the head.
Sasaki 's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sasaki 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sasaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Cassel is rocked!
Sasaki scores with a shot to the side of Cassel's head.
Oh Cassel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sasaki lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sasaki .
A left hand lands to the body for Sasaki .
Sasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Sasaki .
Cassel seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Sasaki .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasaki creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cassel with a big uppercut! Cassel tries to clinch up but Sasaki pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cassel to the mat! Cassel covers up and Sasaki unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Haise Sasaki !
Haise Sasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AEW 22
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.
Syndal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barca is out of range and Syndal settles back down.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca avoids the body shot from Syndal.
Barca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
Syndal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Syndal lands with a nice body punch.
Syndal throws a looping overhand right but Barca ducks down to avoid it.
Barca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Syndal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Syndal throws a jab when Barca was well out of range.
Barca misses with a hook.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Barca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Syndal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barca rather than just go for the knockout.
Syndal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barca lands with a hook. Syndal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Syndal checks a leg kick.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Barca lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barca dips to his left and cracks Syndal with an uppercut!
A big right from Syndal misses.
Barca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barca manages to avoid it.
Syndal takes a swing at Barca's ribcage but misses.
Barca feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barca misses with a body kick.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Barca catches Syndal right on the button with a cross.
Barca fails to land with a series of punches.
Barca walks into a left hand.
Barca checks a leg kick.
We've been told by Barca's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Syndal scores with a decent looking hook.
Barca connects with a right hand. Syndal shakes it off.
Syndal throws a body punch but Barca moves out of range.
Barca throws the left hand but Syndal avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Syndal throws a body punch but Barca moves out of range.
As Syndal looks to move away, Barca throws a big counter combo but Syndal just gets out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barca.
Barca throws a chopping leg kick but Syndal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barca jabs Syndal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Syndal moves out of range of the strikes.
Syndal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Good leg kick by Barca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Syndal scores with a shot to the body.
Syndal looks to land a right hand but Barca moved out of range.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Syndal misses.
Barca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Syndal defending well as Barca loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Syndal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barca doesn't seem phased though.
Syndal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Syndal avoids the head kick by Barca.
Syndal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Syndal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Syndal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barca on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Barca is rocked!
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Barca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Barca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Syndal swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
Good shot there by Barca.
Syndal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barca takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barca explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barca misses the shot to the body.
Barca lands a really nice looking cross but Syndal seems unphased. #T3#
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Syndal moves out of range of the strikes.
Barca misses with a leg kick
and Syndal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Syndal drops Barca with a straight right hand, right on the button! Syndal follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maverick Syndal!
Our winner, Maverick Syndal, 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: FARTMMA 53
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Butt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butt tries to bum rush Canseco with a series of wild strikes but Canseco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Canseco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Canseco throws a series of punches but Butt moves out of range.
No joy there for Canseco , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Canseco throws a nice looking combination but Butt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canseco throws a right and a left that Butt avoids nicely.
Canseco fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Canseco . Those never looked like landing.
Canseco slips a jab and a cross from Butt.
Canseco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Butt misses with a few strikes there.
Canseco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Canseco misses with a series of wild punches.
Butt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Butt connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canseco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butt throws a counter combo.#T1##CL2#
Butt gets a clinch.
Butt has a couple of punches blocked by Canseco .
Canseco misses with a body punch.
Butt stalling.
Butt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Butt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canseco 's elbow.
Butt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Canseco wants to get back to striking at distance but Butt won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Butt.
Butt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Canseco misses with a body punch.
Butt working aggressively here.
Canseco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Butt.
Canseco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butt's elbow.
Canseco misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Canseco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Butt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Canseco seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Butt can turn it around.
A short left from Butt.
Butt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Butt 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.
Butt throws a head punch that misses.
Butt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Canseco .
Canseco lands a hook that snaps the head of Butt backwards.
Butt prevents a body shot from Canseco .
Canseco is trying to break the clinch but Butt has him pressed against the cage.
Canseco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butt's elbow.
Butt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Canseco misses with some punches.
Canseco 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butt throws a punch but it's blocked by Canseco .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canseco . #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butt.
Butt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canseco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butt's elbow.
Canseco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canseco misses with some punches.
Butt lands with a light punch inside.
Butt misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Butt.
A short uppercut from Butt.
Canseco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Butt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canseco struggles to land a body shot inside as Butt controls his hands.
Butt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canseco backwards.
Butt tries to throw a body punch but Canseco avoids it by throwing Butt back against the cage.
Canseco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canseco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butt throws a punch but it's blocked by Canseco . #T4#
Butt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butt lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butt swings wildly with an uppercut but Canseco uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canseco .
Canseco working aggressively here.
Canseco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Butt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Butt misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Butt.
Butt tries to work over Canseco 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Butt lands a shoulder strike.
Butt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butt trying to control the position but instead, Canseco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Butt into the cage.
Canseco throws a punch but it's blocked by Butt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubble Butt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Canseco does no damage.
Jose Canseco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Canseco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Canseco .
Butt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Canseco . Those never looked like landing.
Canseco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canseco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Canseco throws a series of strikes that have Butt backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canseco misses with a few strikes there.
Canseco throws a series of punches but Butt avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Butt.
Canseco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Butt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Canseco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Butt is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Butt forces Canseco back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Butt misses with a punch on the inside.
Canseco can't find room to land a body shot as Butt controls the action.
Butt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Canseco tries to break free but Butt pushes him back against the cage.
Canseco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canseco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Butt 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.
Butt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butt.
Canseco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butt backwards.
Canseco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canseco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Butt.
Canseco swings wildly with an uppercut but Butt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canseco is leaning against Butt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Canseco is trying to force a seperation but Butt has the dominant position.
Butt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canseco lands a shoulder strike.
Butt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canseco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butt pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Butt.
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 head punch on the inside from Butt fails to land.
Canseco works on Butt's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canseco .
A short right from Butt on the inside.
Butt prevents a body shot from Canseco .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butt.
Canseco tries to circle away but Butt has him pinned against the cage.
Canseco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Butt misses with a punch on the inside.
Canseco blocks an uppercut.
Butt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canseco 's elbow.
Canseco works on Butt's body with a couple of short punches.
Canseco blocks an uppercut.
Butt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butt blocks a body shot from Canseco .
Canseco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Canseco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Butt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Butt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Canseco .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canseco .
Canseco misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Canseco .
Canseco works on Butt's body with a couple of short punches.
Butt lands a body shot. #T4#
Butt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butt throws a punch but it's blocked by Canseco .
Butt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canseco tries to throw a body punch but Butt avoids it by throwing Canseco back against the cage.
A short right from Canseco .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bubble Butt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Butt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canseco tries to work over Butt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canseco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butt backwards.
Butt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butt pushes Canseco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canseco is trying to break the clinch but Butt has him pressed against the cage.
Butt misses with a punch on the inside.
Canseco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butt's elbow.
Canseco has a couple of punches blocked by Butt.
Butt misses with the head strike.
A short right from Butt.
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 Jose Canseco will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Butt tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Canseco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Canseco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canseco dodges the punch combination from Butt.
Canseco misses with a lunging right hand
and Butt counters with a three punch combo that has Canseco backing up. Canseco nods at Butt to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Butt does no damage.
Butt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canseco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canseco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canseco misses with a series of wild punches.
Canseco swings for the body but Butt moves out of range.
Butt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Canseco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butt moves away.
Some wild striking there from Canseco .
Canseco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Butt.
Butt stalks Canseco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Canseco 's face. Canseco staggers backwards, shaken.
Butt misses with a two punch combination.
Canseco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butt wants to counter with a clinch but Canseco pushes him away.
Canseco throws a series of punches but Butt avoids them all with ease.
Canseco throws a right and a left that Butt avoids nicely.
Butt misses with a head kick.
Canseco misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Canseco throws a series of punches but Butt avoids them all with ease.
Butt misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canseco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canseco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canseco .
No joy there for Canseco , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butt dodges the punch combination from Canseco .
Canseco falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Butt moves into the clinch.#T3#
Butt throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Canseco 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canseco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butt.
Butt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canseco .
A combination from Butt does no damage. #CL2#
Butt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Canseco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Butt stalling against the cage.
Butt misses with some punches.
Canseco prevents a body shot from Butt.
Butt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butt scores with a shoulder strike.
Canseco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canseco blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Butt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Canseco as Butt tries to tie him up.
Canseco misses with the head strike.
Butt stalls.
Canseco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Canseco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canseco misses with a punch to the body.
Canseco takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canseco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Butt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Butt misses with a punch to the body.
Butt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Butt has a couple of punches blocked by Canseco .
Canseco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bubble Butt.
I think Butt 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bubble Butt!
A very excited looking Bubble Butt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Jose Canseco had this to say: 'Fuck you Bubble what'.

Event: Skrap Fights 62
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Bryant scores with a body shot.
Buriak throws a lazy right hand but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bryant looks to land a right hand but Buriak moved out of range.
Buriak throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bryant takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Buriak misses.
A big right from Bryant misses.
A swing and a miss from Bryant.
Buriak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buriak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Buriak.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buriak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
A jab from Bryant misses.
Bryant tests Buriak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buriak lands a jab to Bryant's midsection.
Bryant throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buriak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Buriak slips under a jab from Bryant.
Buriak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buriak digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.
Dimitri Buriak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bryant misses the jab.
Buriak lands a nice looking body shot.
Bryant gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buriak.
Buriak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bryant misses with a looping right.
Buriak cracks Bryant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bryant takes a swing at Buriak's ribcage but misses.
Bryant throws a jab but it's blocked by Buriak.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Buriak circles away easily
and Buriak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buriak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buriak cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bryant has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Bryant throws a body punch but Buriak moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Buriak misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Bryant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bryant misses with a right hand
and Buriak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bryant sizes up Buriak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buriak lands the left hand.
Bryant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buriak was well out of range. Poor timing from Bryant.
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Buriak moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Buriak cracks Bryant with a good jab.
Buriak lands a jab to Bryant's midsection.
Buriak cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Bryant is rocked!
Buriak 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.
Bryant is still on wobbly legs! Can Buriak finish him?
Buriak stuns Bryant with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buriak moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant seems to have recovered his senses.
Bryant lands a slapping body shot.
Bryant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
and Buriak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bryant thinking.
Bryant walks into a jab.
Bryant throws a poor cross that misses
and Buriak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buriak catches Bryant with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Bryant forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dimitri Buriak!
Dimitri Buriak decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: FARTMMA 48
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Boe clobbers Sasaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Haise Sasaki has been cut.
Boe lands with a straight right. Sasaki didn't see that one coming.
Boe throws a looping overhand right but Sasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Sasaki motions for Boe to come forward. Sasaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sasaki .
Boe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sasaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasaki .
Boe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boe.
Boe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sasaki ducks under a wild hook from Boe.
Sasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sasaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Boe.
Sasaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boe throws a shot from downtown. Sasaki moves away and avoids it.
Boe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sasaki at a distance.
Boe looks to land a body kick but Sasaki moved away.#T1#
Boe scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body kick from Boe.
Sasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Boe tries to move into range but Sasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sasaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boe lands a nice shot that snaps Sasaki 's head back.
Boe throws a looping overhand right but Sasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Boe throws a leg kick but Sasaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sasaki manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Sasaki misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Boe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Sasaki misses. #T2#
Boe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Haise Sasaki 's cut even more.
Boe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Sasaki - just one landing.
Boe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Boe does no damage.
Sasaki misses the shot to the body.
Sasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Boe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasaki is just out of range.
Sasaki defending well as Boe loads up on a big left hand.
Boe misses with a body shot.
Boe scores with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sasaki .
Boe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sasaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boe.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Boe.
Haise Sasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boe throws a hook to the side of Sasaki 's head but Sasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Boe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boe throws a jab when Sasaki was well out of range.
Boe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sasaki , as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Boe.
Boe throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Sasaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boe tries to break the clinch but Sasaki is controlling the position.
Sasaki is struggling to control the position.
Boe is looking to control Sasaki 's arms but Sasaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boe has his back to the cage.
Sasaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boe is breathing heavily.
Sasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4##BC#
Boe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boe ducks right into an uppercut from Sasaki .
Boe throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Sasaki rushes Boe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sasaki .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boe.
Boe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasaki 's elbow.
Boe looking to stall.
Sasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boe backwards.
Sasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sasaki lands with a right to the head.
Sasaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sasaki lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Haise Sasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haise Sasaki 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Boe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sasaki throws out the jab.
Boe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sasaki scores with a shot to the body.
Boe takes one to the chin there.
Boe lands with a nice body punch.
Boe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sasaki 's hands.
Boe looks to land a left hand but Sasaki moved out of range nicely.
Boe throws a hook but Sasaki blocks it.
Sasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Boe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johannes Boe is winning the standup battle so far.
Sasaki 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boe under the 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!
Sasaki slips a straight right by Boe.
Sasaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Sasaki .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasaki is just out of range.
Sasaki misses the jab.#T1#
Sasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sasaki .
Sasaki throws a hook to the side of Boe's head but Boe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boe misses with a leg kick.
Sasaki misses with a looping right.
Sasaki 's corner calls for a 1-2. Sasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sasaki - just one landing.
Sasaki scores with a three punch combo!
Sasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boe walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boe. That's going to slow Sasaki down.
Sasaki slips a straight right by Boe.
Sasaki tries to counter with a clinch but Boe shakes him off and moves away.
Sasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sasaki scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Boe is looking to land body kicks.
Sasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Sasaki misses.
Boe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sasaki . Sasaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Sasaki wants to clinch.
Boe moves forwards but Sasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sasaki , as that shot connected.
Sasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sasaki slips under a jab from Boe.
Sasaki wants to counter the offense by Boe and move into the clinch position.
Sasaki 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 jab from Sasaki finds it's way through Boe's defenses.
Boe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boe circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Sasaki misses with a wild combination.
Boe throws a body kick that misses
enabling Sasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Boe misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Sasaki counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boe.
Sasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sasaki pushes Boe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sasaki is leaning against Boe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boe tries to throw a body punch but Sasaki avoids it by throwing Boe back against the cage.
Sasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haise Sasaki 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!
Sasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Boe wants to break free but Sasaki has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki . #ROC2#
Boe is rocked!
Sasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Sasaki is leaning against Boe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sasaki lands a body shot.
Boe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Boe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sasaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boe seems to have got his legs back now.
A left hand lands to the body for Sasaki .
Boe tries to break free but Sasaki pushes him back against the cage.
Sasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boe has a couple of punches blocked by Sasaki .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sasaki .
A right hook to the body lands for Sasaki .
Sasaki lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haise Sasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Haise Sasaki 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick lands from Sasaki . #CL2#
Sasaki gets a clinch.
Sasaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Sasaki - that landed with a thud.
Sasaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good body shot from Sasaki .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sasaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Sasaki . #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Boe throws an elbow but misses.
Boe can't find room to land a body shot as Sasaki controls the action.
Boe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boe wants to get back to striking at distance but Sasaki won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boe has a couple of punches blocked by Sasaki .
Sasaki leaning against his opponent.
Sasaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boe up against the cage.
Sasaki receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sasaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boe backwards.
Boe working aggressively here.
Boe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Sasaki prevents Boe from breaking the clinch.
Boe is trying to break the clinch but Sasaki is controlling him.
Sasaki lands with a right to the head.
Sasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boe backwards.
Boe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Boe controls the action.
Sasaki avoiding damage as Boe throws knees to the body.
Sasaki digs a right hand into Boe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boe's gas tank.
Sasaki '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.
Sasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Sasaki .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boe backwards. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Sasaki .
Sasaki lands a left hand.
Boe looking to stall.
Sasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Sasaki leaning against his opponent.
Sasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Sasaki lands a body shot.
Sasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boe backwards.
Boe can't find room to land a body shot as Sasaki controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Sasaki .
Sasaki lands with a left to the head.
Sasaki lands with a light punch inside.
Sasaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Sasaki pushes Boe against the cage and as Boe bounces back, Sasaki cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Sasaki follows up with more strikes but Boe was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haise Sasaki !
During a confident post fight interview, Haise Sasaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Skrap Fights 52
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Asmundsen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Asmundsen throws a shot from downtown. Bryant moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Bryant wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Asmundsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bryant avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asmundsen.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Bryant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Asmundsen can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Bryant is trying to stall.
Asmundsen leaning against his opponent.
Asmundsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bryant is keeping busy.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asmundsen wants to stall.
Asmundsen is looking to control Bryant's arms but Bryant gets an underhook and turns him. Now Asmundsen has his back to the ropes.
Asmundsen tries to throw a body punch but Bryant avoids it by throwing Asmundsen back against the ropes.
Bryant misses with a punch on the inside.
Bryant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asmundsen after a bit of a struggle.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Bryant prevents a body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryant.
Bryant lands with a left to the head.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bryant lands a left hand.
Asmundsen is trying to maintain a safe position but Bryant gets an underhook and turns Asmundsen into the ropes.
Bryant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bryant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Asmundsen.
Bryant trying to control the position but instead, Asmundsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bryant into the ropes.
Bryant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen keeps control of Bryant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asmundsen as Bryant tries to tie him up.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmundsen.
Bryant taking a breather.
Good body shot from Asmundsen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Bryant breaks from the clinch.
Bryant misses the body punch
and Asmundsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Asmundsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asmundsen misses the shot to the body.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Asmundsen cracks Bryant with a good jab.
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Bryant misses.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Asmundsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asmundsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Asmundsen slips under a jab from Bryant.
Asmundsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant throws a right hand that misses
and Asmundsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asmundsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bryant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asmundsen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Asmundsen throws an off balance right hand
and Bryant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bryant tries to move into range but Asmundsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bryant walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen connects with a right hand. Bryant shakes it off.
Bryant takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Asmundsen clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asmundsen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asmundsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bryant throws a hook to the side of Asmundsen's head but Asmundsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asmundsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asmundsen lands a really nice looking cross but Bryant seems unphased. #T2#
Asmundsen cracks Bryant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Asmundsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant looks to land a left hand but Asmundsen moved out of range nicely.
Asmundsen misses with a straight right.
Bryant misses with a wild body shot.
Bryant throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Asmundsen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Asmundsen won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.
Bryant is trying to control the position but Asmundsen postures up.
Asmundsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Asmundsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Bryant keeping full guard, as Asmundsen tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Asmundsen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Asmundsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asmundsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Asmundsen controlling the pace.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Bryant is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asmundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asmundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Asmundsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asmundsen is nestled in close to Bryant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bryant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Asmundsen.
Bryant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asmundsen trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen throwing strikes from guard but Bryant blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trond Asmundsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bryant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryant misses with a hook. Asmundsen ducked under it nicely.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Bryant misses with an uppercut
and Asmundsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen counters with a straight right hand.
Asmundsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bryant avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Asmundsen.
Bryant is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asmundsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bryant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bryant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bryant misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryant works Asmundsen's body with a nice hook.
Bryant looks to score with a jab to the body but Asmundsen is just out of range.
Jordan Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bryant takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bryant staying out of range there.#CL2#
Bryant tries to keep at a distance but Asmundsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asmundsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asmundsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Bryant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Asmundsen tries to work over Bryant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen stalling in the clinch but Bryant improves position.
Bryant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Asmundsen.
Bryant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asmundsen fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T3#
Bryant throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant swings widly with a right hand
and Asmundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well,Bryant is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Asmundsen misses.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asmundsen misses with a takedown attempt - Bryant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Asmundsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Bryant's guard.#T4#
Asmundsen throws a strike but Bryant rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Asmundsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Asmundsen has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Trond Asmundsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asmundsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Bryant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT#
That has opened up Trond Asmundsen's cut even more.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Asmundsen's brow. #CUT#
The cut above Trond Asmundsen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Asmundsen is rocked!#CUT#
Trond Asmundsen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trond Asmundsen'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). Jordan Bryant!

Event: FARTMMA 37
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Sasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spanner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spanner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sasaki punishes Spanner's body with a nice straight punch.
Sasaki slips under a jab.
Sasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasaki .
Spanner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spanner at a distance.
Sasaki with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Sasaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spanner looks to throw the jab but Sasaki is out of range.
Spanner looks to land a left hand but Sasaki moved out of range nicely.
Sasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spanner was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasaki .
Spanner scores with a nice head shot.
Sasaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Spanner tests Sasaki 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spanner misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Sasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sasaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spanner throws a body shot but no joy.
Sasaki throwing a counter right hand but Spanner manages to avoid it.
Spanner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spanner slips a straight right by Sasaki .
Spanner throws a right and a left that Sasaki avoids nicely.
Sasaki 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.
Sasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spanner.
Sasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spanner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sasaki throws a hook to the side of Spanner's head but Spanner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spanner to score with a decent uppercut.
Spanner lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sasaki . Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanner lands with a straight right. Sasaki didn't see that one coming.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spanner blocks a jab.#T2#
Donk. Sasaki catches Spanner right on the button with a cross.
Spanner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spanner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spanner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sasaki .
Sasaki misses with a straight left.
Spanner with a hook.
Spanner defending well as Sasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Sasaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spanner checks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spanner.
Sasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Spanner misses with a double jab.
Sasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasaki misses with a straight right.
Spanner lands a slapping body shot.
Sasaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Sasaki missing with a left hand there. Spanner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sasaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanner is just out of range.
Spanner wants to counter with a clinch but Sasaki pushes him away.
Sasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spanner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sasaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Spanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Spanner misses.
Spanner staying out of range there.
Spanner 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.
Sasaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sasaki swings for the body but Spanner moves out of range.
Spanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Spanner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSasaki .
Spanner misses with an uppercut. Sasaki saw that one coming.
Sasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spanner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spanner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sasaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spanner lands with a straight right. Sasaki didn't see that one coming.#T4#
A nice combination there by Spanner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spanner tries to work over Sasaki 's front leg with a kick but Sasaki checks it.
Spanner throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Sasaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Haise Sasaki has been cut.
Spanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanner misses with some punches.
Sasaki misses with some punches.
Spanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sasaki backwards.
Spanner working aggressively here.
Sasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Spanner misses with a punch to the body.
Sasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spanner misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleeding Spanner dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sasaki misses with a straight left.
Sasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Spanner misses with a body punch
and Sasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Spanner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sasaki throws a shot from downtown. Spanner moves away and avoids it.
Spanner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Spanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanner.
Spanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Sasaki .
Spanner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasaki 's elbow.
Spanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spanner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sasaki backwards.
Spanner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spanner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Sasaki .
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasaki 's elbow.
Sasaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spanner up against the cage.
Sasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sasaki .
Sasaki lands with a left to the head.
Spanner working aggressively here. #T2#
Spanner can't find room to land a body shot as Sasaki controls the action.
Spanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Spanner swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sasaki misses with some punches.
Spanner misses with the head strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Sasaki blocks an uppercut.
Spanner working aggressively here.
Spanner misses with a body punch.
Spanner lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Spanner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spanner can't find room to land a body shot as Sasaki controls the action. #T3#
Spanner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Spanner.
Sasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Spanner controls his hands.
Spanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spanner throws a head punch that misses.
Spanner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spanner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Sasaki .
Sasaki trying to stall but Spanner improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Spanner fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Sasaki .
Still in the clinch, Spanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spanner.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Spanner. #T4#
Spanner misses with a punch to the body.
Spanner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spanner can't find room to land a body shot as Sasaki controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Spanner fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spanner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sasaki '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.
A right hook to the body lands for Spanner.
Spanner throws a head punch that misses.
Spanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spanner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spanner's elbow.
Spanner throws a head punch that misses.
Spanner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spanner misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleeding Spanner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Spanner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sasaki s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut lands for Spanner. That snapped Sasaki 's head back.
Sasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spanner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spanner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spanner misses with the combination.
Spanner misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Spanner.
Sasaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Spanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sasaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sasaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sasaki misses with a looping right.#T1#
Sasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Spanner circles away.
Sasaki 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.
Sasaki ducks under a wild hook from Spanner.
Spanner cracks Sasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spanner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sasaki . Sasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spanner. Sasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spanner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sasaki 's head.
Nice defenses there by Sasaki .
A telegraphed right hand from Sasaki misses the target.
A big left from Sasaki misses.
Sasaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Spanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spanner tries to counter with a clinch but Sasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Spanner lands with a right hand.
Spanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Spanner looks to land a right hand but Sasaki moved out of range.
It looked like Sasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sasaki misses the shot to the body.
Sasaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spanner's head.
Sasaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sasaki misses with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spanner throws a looping overhand right but Sasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Spanner ducks right into an uppercut from Sasaki .
Sasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spanner lands a leg kick that knocks Sasaki off balance momentarily.
Spanner avoids the body shot from Sasaki .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spanner.
Spanner misses with a hook. Sasaki ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Spanner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sasaki loads up on a big right hand but Spanner slips the punch.
Spanner tries to counter with a clinch but Sasaki shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Spanner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spanner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sasaki staying out of range there.
Sasaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spanner misses with a few strikes there.
Spanner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spanner connects with a solid leg kick.
Spanner throws a hook but Sasaki avoids it easily.
Sasaki is looking for a counter combo.
Sasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasaki misses with an uppercut. Spanner saw that one coming.
Sasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spanner tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spanner throws a body punch but Sasaki moves out of range.
Spanner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spanner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spanner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Sasaki 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sasaki duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spanner finds it's way round the side to connect with Sasaki 's head.
Sasaki moves in looking to clinch but Spanner pushes him off.
Spanner blocks a jab.
Spanner missing with a left hand there. Sasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spanner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sasaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spanner moves out of range of the strikes.
Spanner throws a lazy right hand but Sasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spanner scores with a nice head shot.
Spanner with a nice cross.
Sasaki avoids the body shot from Spanner.
Spanner dodges the punch combination from Sasaki .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleeding Spanner really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
The fighters circling - Sasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Spanner tries to counter with a clinch but Sasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Spanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sasaki blocks the body kick.
Sasaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sasaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spanner dips to his left and cracks Sasaki with an uppercut!
Sasaki swinging wildly here.
Spanner tests Sasaki 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner throws a looping overhand right but Sasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Sasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sasaki swings for the body but Spanner moves out of range.
Spanner dips to his left and cracks Sasaki with an uppercut!#T1#
Spanner throws a good cross that connects.
Spanner blocks a jab.
Spanner wants to counter the offense by Sasaki and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sasaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sasaki digs a good body shot into Spanner's ribs.
Sasaki misses the shot to the body.
Sasaki walks into a left hand.
Sasaki lunges at Spanner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spanner's hand.
Spanner connects with a nice looking jab.
Sasaki cracks Spanner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spanner circles away quickly and effectively.
Sasaki tries to bum rush Spanner with a series of wild strikes but Spanner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Spanner looks to throw the jab but Sasaki is out of range.
Sasaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spanner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spanner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sasaki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A punch lands to the side of Sasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sasaki misses with a head kick.
Spanner with a jab.
Spanner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spanner wants to counter the offense by Sasaki and move into the clinch position.
Sasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Spanner circles away.
Spanner lands a leg kick that knocks Sasaki off balance momentarily.
Spanner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spanner moves out of range as Sasaki strikes.#T3#
Sasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spanner manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Spanner.
Spanner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spanner connects with a nice looking jab.
Sasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanner is just out of range.
Sasaki needs to keep his hands up - Spanner had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Sasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Sasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spanner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spanner cracks Sasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Sasaki throws a low kick but Spanner moves out of range easily.
Spanner wants to counter with a clinch but Sasaki pushes him away.#T4#
Sasaki walks into a left hand.
Spanner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sasaki .
Sasaki misses with a wild combination.
Sasaki misses with a looping right.
Sasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spanner.
Sasaki throws a looping overhand right but Spanner ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasaki . Spanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleeding Spanner dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Spanner scores with a jab.
Sasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spanner loads up on a big right hand but Sasaki slips the punch.
Spanner sizes up Sasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spanner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sasaki s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spanner throws a big shot that misses.
Sasaki throws a lazy right hand but Spanner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sasaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner looks to land a combination but Sasaki avoids it well.
Spanner staying out of range there.
Spanner wants to counter the offense by Sasaki and move into the clinch position.
Spanner misses with a looping right.
Sasaki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spanner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sasaki slips a jab and a cross from Spanner. #T1#
A big right from Sasaki misses.
Spanner cracks Sasaki with an open hand slap.
Sasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spanner moves out of range as Sasaki strikes.
Sasaki takes a swing at Spanner's ribcage but misses.
Spanner connects with a crisp jab.
Sasaki wants to clinch.
Spanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Sasaki misses with a looping left.
Spanner moves away from the strike by Sasaki . #T2#
Sasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spanner.
Spanner sizes up Sasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sasaki walks into a left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spanner, as that shot connected.
Sasaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spanner throws out the jab.
Sasaki misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bleeding Spanner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spanner scores with a nice right hand.
Spanner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spanner scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Spanner misses. #CL#
Sasaki drives through and clinches with Spanner against the cage. #T3#
Sasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spanner fails to land.
Spanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sasaki backwards.
Spanner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sasaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sasaki misses with a body punch.
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasaki 's elbow.
Spanner lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spanner fails to land.
Sasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Spanner throws a head punch that misses.
Sasaki lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
That has opened up Bleeding Spanner's cut even more.#T4#
Spanner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sasaki slows down the pace here.
Sasaki tries to work over Spanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sasaki tries to work over Spanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Sasaki .
Spanner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Sasaki - that landed with a thud.
Sasaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sasaki misses with some punches.
Spanner misses with a punch on the inside.
Haise Sasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sasaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Spanner uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bleeding Spanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spanner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: FARTMMA 34
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Jones misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Kaneki rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Kaneki throws an elbow that misses.
Kaneki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Kaneki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaneki lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Fred Jones has been cut.
Kaneki's coach down at The Jura Tempest Federation was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kaneki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaneki has Jones pushed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Kaneki misses with a knee to the head.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaneki's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaneki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Kaneki.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Kaneki blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Kaneki blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Kaneki blocks an elbow strike.
Kaneki blocks the elbow strike.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow 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!
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaneki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Kaneki blocks it.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaneki lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
A body shot lands from Jones.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Kaneki's ribcage. Kaneki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaneki blocks an elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaneki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Kaneki blocks it.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaneki's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaneki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaneki's elbow.
Kaneki just leaning against Jones, taking a breather. #T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kaneki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaneki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaneki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaneki blocks the elbow strike.
Kaneki dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Kaneki misses with a knee to the head.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaneki takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kaneki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaneki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kaneki misses with a kick to the body.
Jones 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.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaneki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Kaneki's leg but Kaneki calmly moves out of range.
Kaneki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaneki slips under a jab.
Kaneki swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Kaneki counters with an inside leg kick.
Kaneki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaneki defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Kaneki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaneki slips a jab from Jones.
Kaneki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaneki can do to turn this around?
Jones throws a jab when Kaneki was well out of range.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Kaneki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kaneki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Kaneki against the cage.
Kaneki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Kaneki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaneki.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Kaneki is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Kaneki landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaneki stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Kaneki lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaneki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kaneki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Kaneki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaneki.
Kaneki throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Kaneki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaneki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones tries to work over Kaneki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaneki blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Kaneki lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye. #CUT2#
Fred Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaneki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaneki avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.#T4#
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Kaneki dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Kaneki is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Kaneki into the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Kaneki dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaneki stalling in the clinch.
Kaneki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaneki missing with knees to the body.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Fred Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaneki doesn't seem phased though.
Jones cracks the inside of Kaneki's front leg.
Kaneki moves out of range as Jones strikes.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kaneki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones lands with a hook. Kaneki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaneki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Kaneki.
Fred Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Kaneki moved out of range.
Kaneki misses with a body kick.
Kaneki throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Kaneki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Jones misses.
Kaneki is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Kaneki throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Kaneki looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Kaneki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kaneki manages to avoid it.
Kaneki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Kaneki off balance momentarily.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Kaneki counters with a thumping low kick.
Kaneki looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones lands with a straight right. Kaneki didn't see that one coming.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Kaneki moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Kaneki misses.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kaneki closes the distance and clinches.
Kaneki avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Kaneki taking a breather. #T2#
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaneki taking a breather.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Kaneki looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Kaneki dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Kaneki just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Kaneki misses with an elbow strike.
Kaneki blocks the elbow strike.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Kaneki.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaneki.#T3#
Kaneki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaneki blocks an elbow strike.
Kaneki tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones lands a body shot.
Kaneki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaneki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Kaneki looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaneki prevents a body shot from Jones.
Kaneki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaneki landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaneki prevents a body shot from Jones.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4#
Kaneki missing with knees to the body.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fred Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaneki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Kaneki dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Kaneki lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Kaneki dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Kaneki avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Kaneki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Kaneki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Ken Kaneki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jones!
Fred Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: FARTMMA 32
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
A combination from Sasaki does no damage.
Sasaki swings for the body but Farts moves out of range.
Farts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sasaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good exchange - Sasaki coming out on top.
Sasaki lands with a cross.
Sasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fartss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farts throws a right hand that misses
and Sasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Farts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sasaki wants to clinch up but Farts keeps it at a distance.
Farts throws out a counter right but Sasaki avoids it with no problem.
Farts blocks a jab.#T1#
Sasaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Haise Sasaki has been cut.
Farts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sasaki . Sasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Farts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Farts.
Sasaki throws a hook but Farts blocks it.
Sasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Farts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Farts throws the left hand but Sasaki avoids the punch easily.
Sasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sasaki tests Farts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2##CL#
Sasaki closes the distance and pushes Farts back into the cage.
Sasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Farts.
Farts is looking to break free of the clinch but Sasaki has double underhooks.
Farts misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Sasaki - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Sasaki 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Farts fails to land.
Farts misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farts can't break the clinch.
Sasaki is working Farts over against the cage.
Sasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sasaki tries a body shot but Farts blocks it.
Sasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Farts controls the action.
Sasaki pushes Farts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farts lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Farts.
Sasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Farts fails to land.
Sasaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farts.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sasaki .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki .
Sasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farts backwards.
Sasaki misses with a punch to the body.
Farts is trying to break the clinch but Sasaki has him pressed against the cage.
Farts misses with the head strike.
Farts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sasaki tries to throw a body punch but Farts avoids it by throwing Sasaki back against the cage.
Sasaki is pushing Farts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Sasaki .
Farts looks winded!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sasaki is working Farts over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sasaki .
A hook to the body from Sasaki .
Sasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sasaki misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sasaki pushes Farts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sasaki is working Farts over against the cage.
Farts letting Sasaki take a breather here.
Sasaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sasaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Farts backwards.
Sasaki tries to throw a body punch but Farts avoids it by throwing Sasaki back against the cage.
Sasaki avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farts tries to break free but Sasaki pushes him back against the cage.
Sasaki effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Farts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Sasaki misses with a combination
and Farts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haise Sasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haise Sasaki '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#
Farts tries to bum rush Sasaki with a series of wild strikes but Sasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Sasaki moves into range and clinches up with Farts.
Sasaki working aggressively here.
Sasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sasaki 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Farts.
Farts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sasaki tries to work over Farts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farts misses with a punch to the body.
Farts misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sasaki .
Farts tries to work over Sasaki 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Farts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sasaki scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Farts scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Farts. #BC2#
Farts breaks the clinch.
Sasaki ducks under a wild hook from Farts.
Farts throws a hook but Sasaki avoids it easily.
Sasaki tries to clinch but Farts is having none of it.
It seemed like Farts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haise Sasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Farts looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasaki is just out of range.
Sasaki scores with a jab to the head.
Sasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
Haise Sasaki 's cut is getting worse.#T2#
A jab from Sasaki misses.
Farts moves forwards but Sasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sasaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Farts's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sasaki tries to clinch but Farts moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farts! But no joy.
Sasaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Farts circles away.
Farts throws a body shot but no joy.
Sasaki lands a nice hook to Farts's body. Farts takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sasaki misses with a hook. Farts ducked under it nicely.
Farts is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sasaki with a body shot.
Sasaki ducks under a wild hook from Farts.#T3#
Farts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Sasaki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Farts.
Sasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Haise Sasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Farts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Sasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Farts prevents a body shot from Sasaki .
Farts swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farts throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Farts on the inside.
Sasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farts backwards.
Sasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farts misses with the head strike. #T4#
Sasaki tries to stall but Farts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Farts working aggressively here.
Sasaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sasaki .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farts.
A short right from Farts.
Farts swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farts misses with some punches.
Sasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sasaki cracks Farts with a nice body shot.
Sasaki lands a left hand.
Sasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Sasaki tries to throw a body punch but Farts avoids it by throwing Sasaki back against the cage.
Haise Sasaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sasaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Haise Sasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haise Sasaki 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Farts.
Sasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Farts misses with a looping left.
As Farts tries to get set, Sasaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Farts manages to avoid the attempt.
Sasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Sasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sasaki throws a hook but Farts avoids it easily.
Sasaki thuds his right hand into Farts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Farts tries to get set, Sasaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Farts manages to avoid the attempt.
Sasaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Farts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farts takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Farts looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasaki is just out of range.
Farts moves out of range as Sasaki strikes.
Farts throws out a counter right but Sasaki avoids it with no problem.
Farts avoids the body shot from Sasaki .
Farts loads up on a big right hand but Sasaki slips the punch.
Sasaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Farts.
Sasaki throws an overhand right that lands on Farts's shoulder, as Farts tries to avoid the shot.
Farts blocks a jab.#CL#
Sasaki forces Farts back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Farts fails to land.
Sasaki trying to control the position but instead, Farts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sasaki into the cage.
Farts misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Farts has had enough of the clinch but Sasaki keeps him there for the moment.
Sasaki blocks a body shot from Farts.
Sasaki working aggressively here.
A short left from Sasaki .
Farts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasaki 's elbow.
Sasaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farts's efforts to push away.
Sasaki prevents Farts from breaking the clinch.
Farts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farts can do to turn this around?
Sasaki is looking to control Farts's arms but Farts gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sasaki has his back to the cage.
Farts lands a nice uppercut.
Sasaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Farts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Sasaki presses Farts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sasaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sasaki pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sasaki for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sasaki scores with a hook to the body.
Sasaki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Farts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sasaki stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Sasaki .
Sasaki works on Farts's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sasaki .
A nice right hand lands inside from Sasaki .
A nice left hand lands by Sasaki .
Sasaki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Farts is rocked!#T4#
Sasaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Farts or not.
Farts is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasaki finish him?
Sasaki dips a shoulder and cracks Farts with a mighty uppercut! Farts falls back against the cage and Sasaki unloads with a barrage of strikes! Farts is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sasaki screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haise Sasaki !
Haise Sasaki is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Haise Sasaki 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: FARTMMA 28
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1#
Mamaev misses with a body shot.
Kaneki throws a low kick, looking for Mamaev's leg but Mamaev calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mamaev connects with a body shot.
Mamaev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaneki can pounce on him.
Kaneki tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Mamaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaneki throws a front kick that sends Mamaev stumbling back into the cage.
Kaneki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mamaev is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Mamaev fails to land.
Mamaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Kaneki is pushing Mamaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mamaev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaneki stalling against the cage.
Kaneki scores a nice knee to the body.
Kaneki is pushing Mamaev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mamaev is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaneki has double underhooks. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mamaev misses with the head strike.
Kaneki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mamaev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaneki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaneki missing with knees to the body.
Kaneki leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Kaneki. #CUT2#
It looks like Denis Mamaev has been cut.
Mamaev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mamaev tries to throw a body punch but Kaneki avoids it by throwing Mamaev back against the cage.
Kaneki missing with knees to the body.
Kaneki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mamaev is keeping busy.#T3#
Mamaev misses with some punches.
Kaneki missing with knees to the body.
Kaneki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mamaev.
Kaneki missing with knees to the body.
Mamaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamaev is struggling to control the position.
Mamaev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Mamaev to work.
Mamaev blocks an elbow strike from Kaneki. #T4#
Mamaev misses with a body punch.
Kaneki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mamaev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaneki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaneki working Mamaev over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Mamaev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaneki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mamaev slowing the pace effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaneki'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Kaneki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denis Mamaev'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#
Kaneki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mamaev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaneki, right into the meat.
Mamaev dips to his left and cracks Kaneki with an uppercut!
Kaneki doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamaev circles away.
Kaneki throws a push kick but Mamaev slaps the foot to one side.
Kaneki tries to clinch up but Mamaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaneki cracks the inside of Mamaev's front leg.
Kaneki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaneki is looking to chop away at Mamaev's legs.
Mamaev misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev throws out a loose jab but Kaneki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaneki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Mamaev misses.
Kaneki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaneki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Kaneki tries to clinch up but Mamaev circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaneki is looking to clinch.
Kaneki closes the distance but Mamaev moves to the side
and Mamaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaneki moves in looking to clinch but Mamaev pushes him off.
Denis Mamaev is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaneki.
A cross from Mamaev lands.
Kaneki tries to clinch
and Mamaev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mamaev throws a hook but Kaneki blocks it.
Kaneki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mamaev throws a right hand that Kaneki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaneki also avoids with ease.
Mamaev throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kaneki's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Mamaev dives in looking to finish as Kaneki flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Mamaev's strikes! Mamaev is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kaneki's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kaneki was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis Mamaev!
After winning the bout, Denis Mamaev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 28
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1#
Cormier misses with a double jab. #KD2#
Sasaki lands a left and a right that send Cormier crashing to the mat, dazed. Sasaki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Cormier is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Cormier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sasaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Cormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cormier with a poor takedown
and Sasaki counters with a nice body shot.
Cormier seems to have got his legs back now.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Sasaki lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Cormier head around and knocks him out cold! Sasaki hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haise Sasaki !
A very excited looking Haise Sasaki 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: FARTMMA 23
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Sasaki throws a right hand that Ascending ducks under and follows up with a left that Ascending also avoids with ease.
Ascending doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Sasaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sasaki stalling.
Sasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sasaki 's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sasaki 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Come on Sasaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ascending is working for takedown but Sasaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sasaki lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki stalling against the cage.
Sasaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ascending has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sasaki after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konnor Ascending. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Sasaki .
Sasaki avoiding damage.
Sasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ascending backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Konnor Ascending has been cut.
A short left from Sasaki .
Sasaki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ascending has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sasaki after a bit of a struggle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sasaki lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Sasaki stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Haise Sasaki .#CL2#
Sasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ascending has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sasaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sasaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Sasaki is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sasaki .#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Sasaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ascending is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sasaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Haise Sasaki .
Ascending doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sasaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ascending is breathing heavily.
Sasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Ascending tries to keep at a distance but Sasaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sasaki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sasaki stalling.
Sasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sasaki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T4#
Sasaki stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sasaki .
Sasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Sasaki leaning against his opponent.
Ascending letting Sasaki take a breather here.
Come on Sasaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Sasaki 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Haise Sasaki .
Ascending fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Sasaki closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haise Sasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konnor Ascending's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sasaki works over Ascending's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Sasaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Ascending's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sasaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Ascending drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sasaki pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Sasaki closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascending tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konnor Ascending. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ascending is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sasaki works on Ascending's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Sasaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sasaki stalls.
Sasaki taking a breather.
Sasaki has Ascending pressed against the cage.
Sasaki is pushing Ascending up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Haise Sasaki .#CL2#
Sasaki closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A bit of stalling here from Sasaki .
Sasaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasaki is pushing Ascending up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short body shot lands from Sasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Sasaki taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Sasaki .
The referee is keeping an eye on Sasaki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sasaki pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Ascending has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sasaki after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki . #CUT2#
Konnor Ascending's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls for Sasaki to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Haise Sasaki .
Sasaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ascending with a poor takedown
and Sasaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sasaki cracks Ascending with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Sasaki has Ascending up against the cage in a clinch.
Ascending letting Sasaki take a breather here.#T4#
Ascending letting Sasaki take a breather here.
Sasaki continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sasaki prevents the takedown attempt.
Ascending being controlled against the cage.
Sasaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ascending up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ascending can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haise Sasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konnor Ascending's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Sasaki coming out on top.
Ascending shoots and misses
and Sasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasaki . Ascending does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ascending shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sasaki defends it nicely.
Sasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
Konnor Ascending's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascending with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Sasaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sasaki .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konnor Ascending. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ascending tries for a takedown but Sasaki manages to get underhooks.
Sasaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sasaki lands a right hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Konnor Ascending's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T1#
Sasaki controlling the action here for a moment.
Sasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ascending backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sasaki .
Sasaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ascending.
Sasaki '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.
Haise Sasaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sasaki lands a body punch. #T2#
Ascending letting Sasaki take a breather here.
Sasaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Haise Sasaki .
Ascending shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sasaki defends it nicely.
Sasaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Konnor Ascending seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ascending at a distance. #CL2#
Sasaki clinches up against the cage.
Sasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sasaki is pushing Ascending up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Sasaki lands with a right to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Haise Sasaki !
Haise Sasaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GR 13: Kaiba vs. Xavier
Date: Feb 17, 2019

#R1#
Lammikko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lammikko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Lammikko tries to keep at a distance but Sasaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sasaki scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sasaki .
Lammikko looks winded!
Sasaki is pushing Lammikko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sasaki lands a body shot.
Sasaki stalling in the clinch.
Sasaki '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.
Sasaki gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sasaki has Lammikko pressed against the cage, preventing Lammikko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sasaki stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Haise Sasaki .#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sasaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lammikko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Lammikko is trying to push Sasaki away but Sasaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lammikko backwards.
Sasaki lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sasaki .
A right hook to the body lands for Sasaki .
Sasaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lammikko backwards.
Sasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sasaki pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sasaki slowing the pace effectively.
Sasaki taking a breather.
Sasaki holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sasaki works on Lammikko's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sasaki lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Juhani Lammikko has been cut.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasaki creates a bit of distance for himself, with Lammikko pressed up against the cage and cracks Lammikko with a massive uppercut! Lammikko goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Sasaki !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haise Sasaki !
Our winner, Haise Sasaki , 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: Jan 19, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Sasaki closes the distance and clinches.
Sasaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sasaki '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.
Sasaki continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki .
Sasaki slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sasaki blocks an elbow strike from Borodin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borodin pushes off an throws an elbow but Sasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Borodin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sasaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borodin backwards. #T1#
Borodin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sasaki is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sasaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borodin or not.
Borodin is breathing heavily.
Sasaki is pushing Borodin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Haise Sasaki .
Borodin throws a right hand that Sasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Sasaki also avoids with ease.
Sasaki lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Sasaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Borodin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sasaki stalls.
Borodin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sasaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Borodin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sasaki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sasaki stalling against the cage. #T2#
Sasaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Vasiliy Borodin has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sasaki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sasaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sasaki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sasaki pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Borodin out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haise Sasaki !
Our winner, Haise Sasaki , 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.

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