PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dohn Jodson (ranked 1370 p4p, 727 weight class) and Monte Cassino (ranked 155 p4p, 87 weight class). Cassino has chosen Andrea Bocelli - Con Te Partiro as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Monte Cassino enters the cage!

Jodson
vs
Cassino

160 cm
39
156
30 - 14 - 0

165 cm
41
150
34 - 17 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

SynCity Fightwear
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dohn Jodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 3, fighting out of London, Monte Cassino!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassino dodges the punch combination from Jodson.
Nice shot by Cassino.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jodson slips under a jab.
Cassino scores with a sloppy right hand. Jodson should have avoided that one.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jodson scores with a decent looking hook.
Cassino slips a jab from Jodson.
Cassino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino tries a low kick but Jodson avoids it.
Jodson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Jodson lands.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Jodson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Jodson avoids it with no problem.
Cassino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Jodson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino lands with a good body shot.
Jodson blocks a leg kick.
Jodson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
Cassino sizes up Jodson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jodson slips a jab from Cassino.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson misses with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jodson on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jodson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Jodson misses.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jodson.
Jodson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jodson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jodson.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Jodson saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jodson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jodson if he has to take too many more of those.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jodson.
Jodson slips under a jab from Cassino.
Jodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jodson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Cassino walks into a left hand.
Jodson lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Cassino misses with a hook. Jodson ducked under it nicely.
Jodson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cassino manages to circle out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino moves forwards but Jodson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Jodson slips the punch.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jodson misses with an uppercut.
Jodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jodson tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.
Jodson avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Jodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Jodson.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cassino throws a lazy uppercut
and Jodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jodson's knee momentarily.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily.
Cassino lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Cassino.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino flicks out a counter leg kick but Jodson steps away.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Jodson checks a low kick from Cassino.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Cassino finds it's way through Jodson's defenses.
We've been told by Jodson's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Jodson's leg. Jodson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Jodson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cassino feints and then cracks Jodson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jodson down.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Jodson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
A big left from Jodson misses.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Jodson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jodson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jodson throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jodson throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Jodson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino slips under a jab from Jodson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Jodson.
Cassino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Jodson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Jodson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino scores with a jab. Jodson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cassino moves out of range as Jodson strikes.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jodson's sensitive parts.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jodson's hands.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Jodson misses.
Jodson checks a leg kick.
A cross from Cassino lands.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jodson is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino cracks Jodson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cassino throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassino.
Jodson ducks right into an uppercut from Cassino.
Jodson slips under a jab.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jodson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jodson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jodson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jodson throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Cassino with a nice cross.
Jodson looks to land a combination. Cassino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jodson. That did some damage!
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Jodson's shoulder, as Jodson tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Jodson.
Jodson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jodson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Jodson's head.
Cassino slips a jab from Jodson.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jodson. That did some damage!
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jodson.
Jodson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jodson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Jodson scores with a four punch combination!
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassino.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jodson connects with a looping right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jodson slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jodson checks a leg kick.
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Jodson throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Jodson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassino.
Jodson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cassino to score with a decent uppercut.
Cassino thumps Jodson with a low kick.
Jodson lands with an uppercut that bounces Cassino off the cage and back into range.
Jodson looks to land a combination but Cassino avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino scores with the left hand. Jodson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cassino misses.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino moves out of range as Jodson throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

A big left from Jodson misses.
Jodson throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Jodson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jodson scrambles back to his feet.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Jodson misses its target.
Jodson takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cassino throws out a leg kick but Jodson moves out of range and Cassino only half commits.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Jodson is out of range.
The fighters circling - Jodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino scores with a jab.
Jodson misses the jab.
Jodson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Jodson moved out of range.
Jodson is looking to counter with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jodson!
Cassino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino tests Jodson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Jodson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jodson scrambles back to his feet.
Jodson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cassino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Jodson is out of range.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Jodson throws a right hand that misses
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Jodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassino.
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cassino.
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!
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Jodson avoids it with no problem.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Jodson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jodson tries to avoid it.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jodson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jodson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Jodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jodson. That did some damage!
Jodson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jodson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jodson throws a nice looking combination but Cassino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
Jodson is looking to counter punch.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino connects with a nice looking jab.
Cassino scores with a jab.
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jodson.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cassino.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Jodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jodson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Cassino throws a shot to the body.
Cassino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jodson on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson thuds a left hand into Cassino's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jodson scores with a hook to the body. Cassino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cassino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Jodson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jodson throws a series of strikes that have Cassino backpedaling.
Jodson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jodson misses with a two punch combination.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino lands a right hook to the body.
Cassino wants to slow Jodson down by chopping away at his legs.
As Cassino tries to get set, Jodson tries to push him back and clinch up but Cassino manages to avoid the attempt.
Jodson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Cassino.
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Cassino throws a wild body kick that Jodson sees coming a mile off.
Jodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dohn Jodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
A victorious Monte Cassino thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.