PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Monte Cassino (ranked 251 p4p, 783 weight class) and Roger Andermatt (ranked 30 p4p, 91 weight class). Cassino comes to the cage accompanied by Andrea Bocelli - Con Te Partiro. On his way into the cage it seems that Monte Cassino has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Monte Cassino seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Cassino
vs
Andermatt

165 cm
39
150
30 - 15 - 3

180 cm
31
145
15 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)

High Peak Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Monte Cassino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andermatt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andermatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andermatt.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andermatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt throws an off balance right hand
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andermatt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andermatt clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Andermatt's coach down at Average Joe�s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Andermatt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Cassino is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andermatt tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andermatt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Cassino lands a nice shot that snaps Andermatt's head back.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Cassino takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andermatt.
Andermatt slips a jab from Cassino.
Andermatt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andermatt takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt throws a low kick but Cassino moves out of range easily.
Cassino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range and Cassino settles back down.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Andermatt tries a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt punishes Cassino's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassino tried to score with a low kick but Andermatt checks it.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino tries to clinch up but Andermatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Andermatt saw it coming and moves away.
Andermatt throws a poor cross that misses
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andermatt cracks Cassino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Andermatt slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cassino 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.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Andermatt slips under a jab.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cassino throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt with a hook.
Andermatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andermatt lands a head shot.
Cassino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cassino throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Andermatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cassino rather than just go for the knockout.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andermatt. That did some damage!
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Cassino blocks the leg kick.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andermatt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cassino checks a leg kick.
Andermatt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andermatt throws a good cross that connects.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy body kick from Andermatt
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cassino checks a leg kick.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cassino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt scores with a nice strike.
Andermatt is looking to land body kicks.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Andermatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andermatt misses with a low kick as Cassino jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Andermatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andermatt defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Andermatt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andermatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassino jabs Andermatt right on the nose. Andermatt blinks but takes it well.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Andermatt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cassino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andermatt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Andermatt's head.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andermatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Cassino slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino stuns Andermatt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Andermatt finds it's way through Cassino's defenses.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cassino doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Cassino catches Andermatt right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Cassino misses
and Andermatt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cassino's knee momentarily.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Andermatt's leg. Andermatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cassino needs to keep his hands up - Andermatt had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Cassino counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino cracks Andermatt with a good jab.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Cassino wants to slow Andermatt down by chopping away at his legs.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andermatt throws a front kick aimed at Cassino's knee but Cassino avoids it well.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cassino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt just manages to avoid it.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Andermatt saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Andermatt's belly button to the back.
Andermatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andermatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Cassino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Cassino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andermatt.
Andermatt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body

and Cassino counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andermatts head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Cassino - that landed with a thud.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cassino.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Cassino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andermatts head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Cassino catches Andermatt right on the button with a cross.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Andermatt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cassino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Cassino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino throws a low kick but Andermatt avoids it.
Andermatt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the head.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andermatt at a distance.
Cassino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Andermatt avoided it.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Andermatt lands a head kick. Cassino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cassino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Andermatt throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a front kick aimed at Andermatt's knee but Andermatt avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andermatt.
Cassino throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.
Cassino keeps Andermatt at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Cassino.
A low kick lands for Cassino.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Andermatt.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Cassino avoids a kick to the body.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Andermatt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andermatt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice body shot.
Cassino misses with a hook. Andermatt ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Cassino tries to clinch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Andermatt swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino is looking to slow Andermatt down with leg kicks.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cassino lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Andermatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cassino tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt throws a low kick, looking for Cassino's leg but Cassino calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andermatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Andermatt cracks Cassino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Cassino.
Andermatt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino 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 Andermatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andermatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Monte Cassino did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andermatt checks a low kick from Cassino.
Cassino takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Cassino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cassino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andermatt lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
Cassino slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Andermatt lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
Andermatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Cassino moved away.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Cassino.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Andermatt off balance momentarily.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Cassino lands a jab to the nose.
Andermatt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andermatt works Cassino's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Cassino cracks a nice hook into Andermatt's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt connects with a body shot.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Cassino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Andermatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cassino doesn't seem bothered though.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Andermatt.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt moves out of range as Cassino throws a body kick.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino is looking to slow Andermatt down with leg kicks.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
Andermatt lands a jab to Cassino's midsection.
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
Cassino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
A low kick from Andermatt is predictable there
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andermatt throws a low kick, looking for Cassino's leg but Cassino calmly moves out of range.
Cassino lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Andermatt moves forwards but Cassino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Cassino cracks Andermatt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Andermatt scores with a jab. Cassino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andermatt.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino clobbers Andermatt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cassino scores with a jab to the head.
Cassino misses with a lunging right hand
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Andermatt missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cassino checks a leg kick.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cassino cracks Andermatt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andermatt motions for Cassino to come forward. Andermatt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andermatt with a hook.
Andermatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cassino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andermatt can pounce on him.
Andermatt moves out of range of the body kick from Cassino.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Cassino misses the jab.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
Andermatt missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Cassino moves out of range easily.
Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Andermatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Andermatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt misses the body punch
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino 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 Andermatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andermatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andermatt lands a head shot.
Cassino misses with a hook to the body
and Andermatt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cassino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andermatt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andermatt cracks Cassino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino slips a jab from Andermatt.
Cassino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
Cassino lands with a hook. Andermatt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andermatt swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andermatt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt checks the leg kick.
Cassino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andermatt misses with the body kick
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andermatt thinking.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Andermatt feints and then cracks Cassino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cassino down.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Cassino.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cassino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Cassino 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.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Andermatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino cracks Andermatt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andermatt. That did some damage!
Cassino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino retains his featherweight title!
Monte Cassino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.