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Event: Batoru FC 3     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Cassidy misses with a leg kick.
Sepulveda jabs at Cassidy's body.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda throws a head kick that half lands.
Cassidy connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body kick there by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sepulveda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cassidy's sensitive parts.
Cassidy looks to land a left hand but Sepulveda moved out of range nicely.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
Sepulveda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Sepulveda clinches up against the cage.
Sepulveda struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Sepulveda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage.
Sepulveda wants to take the fight to the mat but Cassidy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sepulveda tries to circle away but Cassidy has him pinned against the cage.
Sepulveda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassidy.
Cassidy lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy misses with the head strike.
Cassidy is looking to break free of the clinch but Sepulveda has double underhooks.
Sepulveda has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy. #T1#
Sepulveda jumps guard but Cassidy stands there with Sepulveda around his waist. Sepulveda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
Sepulveda tries to pull guard but Cassidy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sepulveda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cassidy lands a right hand.
Sepulveda tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Cassidy prevents a body shot from Sepulveda.
Cassidy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda blocks a body shot from Cassidy.
Sepulveda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards.
Good body shot from Cassidy.
Sepulveda tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Sepulveda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Cassidy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassidy throws a leg kick
and Sepulveda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
Cassidy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sepulveda.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sepulveda is defended easily by Cassidy.
A slow jab from Sepulveda misses its intended target. #T2#
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Cassidy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range and Cassidy settles back down.
Cassidy tries to clinch there but Sepulveda circles away.
Cassidy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Sepulveda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sepulveda jumps guard but Cassidy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassidy.
Sepulveda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cassidy walks away with a smile on his face. Sepulveda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decent striking displayed by Cassidy there.
Cassidy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cassidy misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sepulveda or perhaps it was just good defense by Cassidy, which made it look bad.
Cassidy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sepulveda misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Sepulveda.
Cassidy blocks a leg kick.
Sepulveda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Cassidy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sepulveda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cassidy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sepulveda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassidy.
Sepulveda takes a swing at Cassidy's ribcage but misses.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
Sepulveda looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Cassidy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassidy slips a jab from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sepulveda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sepulveda is out of range.
Cassidy slaps away a takedown attempt from Sepulveda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cassidy avoids the head kick by Sepulveda. #T4##TD2#
Cassidy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sepulveda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep.
Sepulveda is working hard here to advance position.
Sepulveda wants to control but Cassidy postures up.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep.
Cassidy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sepulveda will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cassidy trying to control the action but Sepulveda is working from the bottom.
Sepulveda tries to improve position but can't.
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 Alejandro Sepulveda will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches up with Sepulveda, looking for a takedown. Cassidy pushes Sepulveda against the cage but Sepulveda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sepulveda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cassidy just manages to avoid it.
Cassidy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alejandro Sepulveda is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Sepulveda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Sepulveda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cassidy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cassidy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sepulveda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cassidy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda is pressing down on Cassidy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cassidy is holding on for now. #SUB#
Sepulveda is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
Cassidy is defending against the submission attempts here by Sepulveda.
Sepulveda trying to control from half guard but Cassidy is working away.
Sepulveda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cassidy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sepulveda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cassidy is just riding it out for now. Sepulveda eventually gives up the hold.
Sepulveda trying to pass the guard but Cassidy defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cassidy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cassidy is staying active underneath Sepulveda, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Sepulveda. #CL2#
Cassidy pushes Sepulveda up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Cassidy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Sepulveda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cassidy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassidy cracks Sepulveda with an open hand slap.
Sepulveda connects with a looping right hand.
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
Cassidy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Sepulveda counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy prevents Sepulveda from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sepulveda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Sepulveda taking a breather here. #SUB#
Sepulveda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cassidy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cassidy being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassidy is not content to let Sepulveda control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Cassidy swings for the body but Sepulveda moves out of range.
Crunch! Sepulveda slams his shin into Cassidy's torso.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
Cassidy slips a jab and a cross from Sepulveda.
Cassidy throws a counter combo.#CL#
Sepulveda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sepulveda lands a nice uppercut.
Cassidy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sepulveda's elbow.
Sepulveda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cassidy prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Cassidy.
A nice left hand lands by Cassidy.
Sepulveda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sepulveda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alejandro Sepulveda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sepulveda takes a shot to the head.
Sepulveda goes for a takedown attempt but Cassidy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sepulveda is looking to wear down Cassidy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cassidy digs a good body shot into Sepulveda's ribs.
Sepulveda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassidy can do to turn this around?#T1#
Cassidy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sepulveda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Cassidy lands.
Cassidy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sepulveda.
Cassidy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sepulveda defends well and Cassidy ends up having to push Sepulveda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sepulveda tries to clinch up.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sepulveda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sepulveda moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassidy scores with a one two! Sepulveda had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Cassidy rushes Sepulveda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sepulveda can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Sepulveda has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
Sepulveda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
Sepulveda has managed to clinch.
Sepulveda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cassidy is keeping busy.
Cassidy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sepulveda tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sepulveda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cassidy has him pressed against the cage.
Cassidy misses with the head strike.
Sepulveda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cassidy pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sepulveda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sepulveda was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
A big left from Cassidy misses.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
Sepulveda just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cassidy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassidy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown but Sepulveda shows good takedown defense.
Sepulveda tries to clinch up but Cassidy circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassidy! But no joy.
Sepulveda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
Cassidy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Sepulveda clinches up with Cassidy and pushes him back against the cage.
Cassidy wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cassidy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassidy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sepulveda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sepulveda. #TD#
Sepulveda has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cassidy regains guard immediately.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sepulveda looking to pass the guard.
Cassidy keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Sepulveda has gone for a leg lock! Cassidy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sepulveda's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassidy is stalling in the full guard.
Sepulveda is trying to control the position but Cassidy postures up.
Cassidy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sepulveda is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sepulveda looking for a triangle here. Cassidy is fighting it but it looks tight! Sepulveda pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cassidy is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alejandro Sepulveda!
Alejandro Sepulveda thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 10, 2018
#R1#
Beltran takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Beltran drives through and clinches with Cassidy against the cage. #BC#
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beltran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cassidy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beltran closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cassidy circles away.
Cassidy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beltran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beltran lands a right hook to the body.
Beltran looks winded!
Cassidy connects with a single shot there.
Cassidy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cassidy.#ROC#
Beltran is rocked!
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Beltran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beltran is still on wobbly legs! Can Cassidy finish him?
Beltran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassidy can pounce on him.
Beltran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassidy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Cassidy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Beltran, pushing him back against the cage.
Cassidy lands a body punch.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beltran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Cassidy with a strong takedown there and he's ended up in side control.
Cassidy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cassidy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beltran's legs. #T1#
Beltran trying to remain calm as Cassidy controls from the top position.
Cassidy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Beltran seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cassidy works to advance to full mount. Beltran defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cassidy controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Further stalling from Cassidy.
Beltran is working to get back to half guard.
Cassidy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cassidy throws some wild stikes that Beltran manages to avoid easily.
Cassidy controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lachlan Cassidy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beltran fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Beltran does no damage.
Cassidy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cassidy lands a slapping body shot.
Cassidy dodges the punch combination from Beltran.
Beltran throws a nice looking combination but Cassidy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassidy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cassidy closes the distance and pushes Beltran back into the cage.
Beltran tries to break free but Cassidy pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beltran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beltran is breathing heavily.
Cassidy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beltran takes a shot to the head.
Cassidy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Cassidy scores with a shot to the side of Beltran's head.
Cassidy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beltran backwards. #BC#
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cassidy moves into the clinch successfully.
Beltran has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cassidy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cassidy lands a nice uppercut.
Cassidy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy is looking to wear down Beltran with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cassidy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cassidy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Beltran falls backwards - clearly groggy! Cassidy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lachlan Cassidy!
Lachlan Cassidy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 172     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Collins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassidy.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
Cassidy tried to counter with a leg kick but Collins avoided it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Collins.
Collins trying to control the position but Cassidy is working away.
Cassidy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Collins lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cassidy down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy tries to bench press Collins off him but Collins keeps the position.
Cassidy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Collins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Collins is working for a kimura but Cassidy is defending it quite comfortably.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Collins working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Collins is looking to stall here but Cassidy recovers full guard.
Cassidy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Collins pushing down on Cassidy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cassidy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collins.
Cassidy trying to control here. #SUB2#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cassidy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cassidy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Collins is keen to just control but Cassidy is a slippery customer.
Collins throwing shots but Cassidy is blocking nicely.
Cassidy is not content to let Collins control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cassidy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cassidy has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
Cassidy slows the pace down.
Collins prevents Cassidy from improving position.
Collins is trying to control Cassidy's posture but Cassidy avoids it.
Collins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Collins is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cassidy pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Collins is looking to control Cassidy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Collins actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cassidy in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Collins manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Misha Collins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cassidy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cassidy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins avoids the body shot from Cassidy. #TD#
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Collins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Cassidy just content to control the position.
Collins is looking to regain half guard here but Cassidy keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Collins tries to buck Cassidy off but Cassidy is having none of it.#T1#
Collins keeps trying to improve his position.
Collins looking for a sweep but Cassidy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Collins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Collins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Collins wants to control but Cassidy is having none of it.#T2#
Collins sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cassidy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Collins keeping control of the position. #T3##SUB2#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Cassidy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cassidy is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins tries to roll over but Cassidy keeps him under control.
Collins is staying active underneath Cassidy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
Cassidy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cassidy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Collins's half guard.#SUB2#
Collins actively working from the bottom here.
Cassidy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Cassidy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cassidy is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cassidy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lachlan Cassidy dominated that second round.
That's time! Cassidy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins with the counter takedown but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Cassidy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.#TD#
Cassidy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cassidy working away.
Collins sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Collins tries to roll over but Cassidy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cassidy pulls his head out easily.
Cassidy is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cassidy passes into side control, despite Collins's attempt to control the position. #T1#
Collins struggling a bit here.
Collins regains half guard.
Collins gets back to full guard.
Collins is trying to control the position but Cassidy postures up.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cassidy's guard. #REVB#
Cassidy is pulling down on Collins's head. It's preventing any offense from Collins, at least for the moment.
Collins forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Collins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cassidy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Cassidy is staying active underneath Collins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura but Cassidy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
Lachlan Cassidy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Collins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Collins throwing shots but Cassidy is blocking nicely. #T3#
Collins is keen to just control but Cassidy is a slippery customer.
Cassidy is trying to get back to full guard.
Cassidy is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
Cassidy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cassidy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Collins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cassidy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cassidy is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cassidy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Misha Collins.
I think Collins 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Collins!

Misha Collins made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 168     
Date:   Feb 24, 2018
#R1#
Cassidy throws a jab but it's blocked by Benderson.
Cassidy lands a body shot.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a takedown but Benderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cassidy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy slips a jab and a cross from Benderson.
Benderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cassidy jabs at Benderson's body.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a takedown. Benderson tries to sprawl out of it but Cassidy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Benderson misses. #CL2#
Cassidy closes the distance and pushes Benderson back into the cage.
Cassidy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cassidy throws a head punch that misses.
Cassidy is trying to push Benderson away but Benderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with a hook. Benderson ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Cassidy does no damage.
Benderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassidy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Cassidy. Beautiful body shot.
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Cassidy misses with a right hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
Benderson works the jab nicely.
Benderson misses with an uppercut. Cassidy saw that one coming.
Cassidy connects with a body shot.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Benderson moves away and avoids it.
Cassidy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benderson slips under a jab.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Cassidy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cassidy misses with a right hand
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Cassidy forces Benderson back against the cage and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Benderson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cassidy trying to control the position but instead, Benderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cassidy into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cassidy is defending well for now.
Cassidy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson is pushing Cassidy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Benderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cassidy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cassidy lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy scores with a sloppy right hand. Benderson should have avoided that one.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.
Cassidy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cassidy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benderson on the side of the head.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Cassidy moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Cassidy gets a double leg takedown into Benderson's guard.#ES#
Benderson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cassidy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benderson throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Benderson closes the distance and pushes Cassidy back into the cage.
Cassidy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cassidy's efforts to push away.#T4#
Benderson lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy with a hook.
Benderson checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Cassidy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Benderson keeping full guard, as Cassidy tries to pass.
Cassidy stays in close to Benderson's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cassidy jabs Benderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Cassidy gets the takedown into side control.
Benderson is looking to regain half guard here but Cassidy keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Benderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cassidy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassidy controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Benderson is looking to regain half guard here but Cassidy keeps moving and retains side control.
Lachlan Cassidy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Benderson is working hard here to advance position.
Benderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cassidy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cassidy is taking a breather. Benderson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Benderson is pressing down on Cassidy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cassidy is one step ahead there.
Cassidy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Cassidy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benderson throws a push kick but Cassidy slaps the foot to one side.
Cassidy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Benderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassidy avoids the head kick by Benderson.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Benderson tries to keep at a distance but Cassidy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Cassidy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benderson up against the cage.
Cassidy misses with a body punch.
Cassidy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Benderson. #T4#
Cassidy tries to work over Benderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Benderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benderson thuds his right hand into Cassidy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cassidy throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassidy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benderson.
Benderson misses with a straight right.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson scores with a jab to the head.
Benderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benderson tests Cassidy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Cassidy misses.
Benderson tries to bum rush Cassidy with a series of wild strikes but Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Benderson blocks a low kick nicely.
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 Henson Benderson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Benderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Benderson is just out of range.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range.
Cassidy with a hook.
Benderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benderson 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 Cassidy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches up with Benderson, looking for a takedown. Cassidy pushes Benderson against the cage but Benderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Benderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Cassidy. #CL#
Benderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cassidy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassidy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cassidy throws a head punch that misses.
Cassidy tries to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling the position. #BC2#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Cassidy doesn't manage to clinch there - Benderson circles away.
Benderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cassidy manages to circle out of the way.
Benderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cassidy should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cassidy gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Cassidy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Cassidy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cassidy working aggressively here.
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cassidy.
Benderson misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Cassidy tries to clinch up.
Benderson throws the left hand but Cassidy avoids the punch easily.
Cassidy shoots for a takedown but Benderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cassidy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cassidy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benderson. That's going to slow Cassidy down.
Nice uppercut there from Cassidy.
Benderson clobbers Cassidy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy blocks a head kick by Benderson.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
Cassidy lands a right hook to the body.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Benderson moves out of range.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Benderson thows a body kick. Cassidy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.
Benderson throws a right and a left that Cassidy avoids nicely.
Cassidy slips under a jab from Benderson.#T3#
Cassidy scores with a nice strike.
Cassidy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Benderson.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Cassidy throws a leg kick but Benderson moved away.
Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Benderson 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.
Cassidy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassidy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassidy scores with a nice strike.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Benderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Benderson scores with a punch to the head.
Benderson misses with a few strikes there.
Benderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cassidy's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cassidy somewhat.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Cassidy.#T4#
Donk. Benderson catches Cassidy right on the button with a cross.
Cassidy lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Cassidy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Benderson tries to avoid it but Cassidy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Benderson to the ground. Benderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cassidy throws a lazy uppercut
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Cassidy swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Cassidy lands a nice looking body shot.
Benderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.#CL#
Benderson clinches with his opponent.
Benderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benderson is struggling to control the position.
Cassidy can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Cassidy takes one to the chin there.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
Cassidy avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Benderson clinches with his opponent.
Cassidy can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Cassidy is trying to break the clinch but Benderson is controlling him.
Cassidy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benderson is keeping busy.
Benderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Benderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassidy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassidy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassidy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Benderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cassidy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy.
A big right from Cassidy misses.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Cassidy is avoiding it.
Benderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benderson misses with a head kick.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassidy throws a leg kick which misses Benderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Benderson tries to avoid it.
Good work by Benderson as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Benderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benderson misses with a two punch combination.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Cassidy. #T2##CL#
Benderson forces Cassidy back against the cage and clinches.
Cassidy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassidy.
Benderson tries to stall but Cassidy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cassidy lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch.
Benderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cassidy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassidy misses with a takedown attempt - Benderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cassidy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cassidy.#TD2#
Cassidy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Benderson to the mat! Benderson manages to get full guard. #ES#
Benderson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cassidy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassidy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Cassidy darts in and clinches Benderson up against the cage.
Benderson with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Cassidy moves away from the strike by Benderson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassidy! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Cassidy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Benderson lands a head kick!
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Cassidy has a takedown stuffed.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Cassidy.#T4#
Cassidy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benderson looks to land a left hand but Cassidy moved out of range nicely.
Cassidy slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassidy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cassidy lands an overhand right.
Cassidy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassidy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cassidy moves out of range as Benderson throws a body kick. #CL2#
Cassidy takes the fight into the clinch.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benderson.
Benderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Benderson lands a knee to the head.
Cassidy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A thudding body kick lands there by Benderson!
Benderson lands a jab to the head.
Benderson throws a hook to the side of Cassidy's head but Cassidy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassidy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benderson throws out a leg kick but Cassidy moves out of range and Benderson only half commits.
Cassidy defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Cassidy misses.
Cassidy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson is looking to clinch but Cassidy is avoiding it.
Benderson jabs Cassidy right on the nose. Cassidy blinks but takes it well.
Cassidy misses with a body punch
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benderson throws a lazy right hand but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Cassidy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Benderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Benderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benderson lands with a straight right. Cassidy didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Benderson. No joy for Cassidy on that attempt.
It looked like Benderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a takedown but Benderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cassidy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lachlan Cassidy.
Cassidy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Benderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Benderson darts in and clinches Cassidy up against the cage.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cassidy tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Cassidy back against the cage.
Cassidy can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson just leaning against Cassidy, taking a breather.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cassidy.
A frustrated look appears on Cassidy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cassidy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Benderson misses.
A nice side step and Cassidy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cassidy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benderson but Benderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassidy throws a poor cross that misses
and Benderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Benderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Benderson is having none of it.
Cassidy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Cassidy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Cassidy's shoulder, as Cassidy tries to avoid the shot.
Benderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassidy is out of range.
Benderson thumps Cassidy with a low kick.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.#TD2#
Cassidy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benderson's guard.#ES#
Benderson kicks Cassidy off and gets to his feet.
Benderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benderson throws a series of punches but Cassidy avoids them all with ease.
Cassidy throws out a counter right but Benderson avoids it with no problem.
Cassidy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy lands with a cross.
Benderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Benderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Benderson misses with a hook.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
A leg kick checked by Benderson.
Cassidy moves forwards but Benderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cassidy moves out of range of the leg kick from Benderson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benderson.
Cassidy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cassidy throws a nice looking combination but Benderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
Cassidy darts in looking for a takedown but Benderson gets double underhooks and turns Cassidy into the cage.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Benderson is having none of it.
Cassidy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cassidy throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
A cross from Benderson lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benderson 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henson Benderson!

Henson Benderson retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 164     
Date:   Jan 24, 2018
#R1#
Benderson throws out a loose jab but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cassidy swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range. #CL#
Cassidy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cassidy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cassidy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cassidy tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Cassidy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy controlling the action here for a moment.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks it.
Cassidy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cassidy misses with a body punch. #T1#
Cassidy is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.#BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Benderson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.
Benderson misses with a body shot.
Cassidy 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.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benderson blocks a jab.
Cassidy misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benderson moves away.
Cassidy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson misses with a hook
and Cassidy counters with a one-two to the body.
Cassidy misses with a left hand
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benderson counters with a head kick. That will keep Cassidy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Cassidy.#T2##CL2#
Cassidy gets tackled into the cage by Benderson. Benderson maintains the clinch.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Cassidy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Cassidy struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassidy.
Cassidy managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Cassidy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benderson looking to stall. #T3#
Cassidy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassidy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassidy lands with a right to the head.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Cassidy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cassidy moves in looking to clinch but Benderson pushes him off.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Benderson lands with a right hand.
We've been told by Cassidy's head coaches at Private Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson cracks Cassidy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cassidy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Cassidy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassidy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Benderson misses with a few strikes there.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Cassidy is out of range. #CL#
Cassidy pushes Benderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Cassidy is blocking nicely.
Cassidy misses with a body punch.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards. #BC#
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Cassidy throws a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cassidy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benderson.
Cassidy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benderson is out of range.
Cassidy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassidy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Benderson.
Benderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Cassidy rushes Benderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cassidy fails to land.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cassidy is keeping busy.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks with his arms.
Benderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Cassidy.
Benderson misses with a punch to the body.
Henson Benderson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Cassidy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cassidy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cassidy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassidy is trying to force a seperation but Benderson has the dominant position.
Benderson has Cassidy pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cassidy lands a hook that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cassidy fails to land.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cassidy gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henson Benderson.
Cassidy circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2##CL#
Cassidy has closed the distance and engaged Benderson in a clinch.
Benderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy misses the body punch
and Benderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassidy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cassidy misses with a few strikes there.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Cassidy lands a nice shot to the body.
Henson Benderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cassidy moves into the clinch.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cassidy blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson leaning against his opponent.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson taking a breather. #T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Benderson.
Cassidy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cassidy has a couple of punches blocked by Benderson.
Cassidy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Benderson clinches.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Cassidy.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cassidy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Benderson misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Cassidy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Cassidy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benderson landing knees to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benderson stalling.
Benderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
Cassidy breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.
Benderson throws a series of strikes that have Cassidy backpedaling.
Cassidy walks into a stiff left hand from Benderson.
Cassidy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cassidy stuns Benderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Benderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Cassidy moves into the clinch successfully.
Cassidy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cassidy blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson prevents Cassidy from breaking the clinch.
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
Cassidy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cassidy misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Cassidy is blocking nicely.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Benderson missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Benderson.
Cassidy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassidy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson trying to stall but Cassidy improves his position.
Cassidy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benderson lands a damaging elbow.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cassidy avoids it.
Benderson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cassidy lands an uppercut.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks with his arms. #T2#
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Cassidy managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson taking a breather.
Cassidy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cassidy blocks it with crossed arms.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Benderson has Cassidy up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Cassidy breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Cassidy wants to clinch up but Benderson keeps it at a distance.
Benderson tries to clinch but Cassidy is having none of it.
Cassidy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Cassidy misses
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassidy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benderson ducks under a wild hook from Cassidy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassidy. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benderson tries to clinch up.
Cassidy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Benderson.
Cassidy tries to clinch up
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benderson scores with a head kick. Cassidy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Benderson walks into a left hand.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Benderson. That snapped Cassidy's head back.
Cassidy checks a low kick from Benderson.
Cassidy tries a low kick but Benderson avoids it.
Cassidy throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy digs a good body shot into Benderson's ribs.
Benderson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Benderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cassidy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassidy is looking to wear down Benderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick
and Cassidy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassidy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cassidy scores with a one two! Benderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cassidy misses with a straight left.
Benderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henson Benderson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Benderson tries to clinch up but Cassidy circles away and keeps his distance.
Benderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Benderson misses. #CL2#
Benderson closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with the head strike.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Cassidy manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson misses with a hook. Cassidy ducked under it nicely.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benderson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Cassidy ducks under a wild hook from Benderson.
Cassidy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Benderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Cassidy moved out of range.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Benderson momentarily.
Benderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cassidy wants to clinch up but Benderson keeps it at a distance.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Benderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cassidy swings for the body but Benderson moves out of range.
Benderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Cassidy finds it's target.#T2#
Cassidy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benderson looks to land a combination. Cassidy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Cassidy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benderson unleashes a big counter combination but Cassidy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Benderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cassidy tries to move into range but Benderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benderson tries to clinch but Cassidy is having none of it.
Cassidy digs a good body shot into Benderson's ribs.
Benderson digs a good body shot into Cassidy's ribs.
Benderson throws an overhand right that lands on Cassidy's shoulder, as Cassidy tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Cassidy takes the fight into the clinch.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassidy.
A short right from Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Cassidy back against the cage. #T3#
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
Benderson taking a breather.
Cassidy throws a head punch that misses.
Cassidy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cassidy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benderson prevents Cassidy from breaking the clinch.
Benderson tries to stall but Cassidy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson misses with a body punch.
Cassidy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benderson backwards.
Cassidy misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Cassidy swings wildly with an uppercut but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson lands an elbow that stopped Cassidy in his tracks for a moment.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benderson blocks an uppercut.
Benderson lands a nice elbow.
Benderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cassidy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cassidy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Benderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cassidy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benderson throws out the jab.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benderson manages to avoid it.
Benderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassidy staying out of range there.
Benderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Cassidy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Cassidy misses
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cassidy clinches with his opponent.
Benderson tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benderson stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Benderson taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henson Benderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Benderson misses the target.
Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassidy.
Cassidy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Benderson tries to clinch but Cassidy is having none of it.
Cassidy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Benderson clinches up with Cassidy and pushes him back against the cage.
Benderson tries to stall but Cassidy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Cassidy gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Cassidy managing to block the knees to the body from Benderson.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cassidy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Benderson obliges.
Benderson tries to stall but Cassidy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Benderson has Cassidy pressed against the cage, preventing Cassidy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cassidy struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Cassidy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassidy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benderson scores with a knee to the head.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cassidy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassidy working hard to break the clinch.
Benderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cassidy's face.
Cassidy tries a body shot but Benderson blocks it.
Cassidy misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassidy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cassidy is keeping busy.
Benderson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cassidy tries to break free but Benderson pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Cassidy lands a right hand.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Cassidy.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassidy.
A short body shot lands from Cassidy as the two fighters clinch.
Benderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Cassidy is blocking nicely.
Cassidy lands a nice uppercut.
Benderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cassidy is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benderson 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!

Henson Benderson is the new featherweight champion!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 158     
Date:   Dec 13, 2017
#R1#
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Collins has a takedown stuffed.
Collins lands a body shot.
Collins connects with a nice looking jab.
Misha Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins shoots in and drives through. Cassidy sprawls well.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cassidy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Cassidy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Collins.
Sloppy strikes from Cassidy. Those never looked like landing.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Collins tries for a takedown but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Collins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collins.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassidy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Collins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cassidy napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Collins swings around for an armbar but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Collins's guard.
Collins trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Collins is looking for a triangle here but Cassidy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee asks Cassidy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cassidy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Collins wants to control but Cassidy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collins wants to control but Cassidy passes into side.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cassidy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cassidy working away.#T3#
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Collins keeps trying to improve his position.
Collins manages to get back to half guard.
Collins tries to roll over but Cassidy keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Collins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Collins throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cassidy uses it to pass to side control.
Collins can't do much from the bottom here.
Collins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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 Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cassidy slips under a jab.
Cassidy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Collins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cassidy scrambles back to his feet.
Cassidy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice side step and Collins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cassidy defends it nicely.
Collins tries for a takedown but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Cassidy. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Cassidy misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassidy takes one on the button.
Cassidy stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Cassidy. That snapped Collins's head back. #T1#
Cassidy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Collins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cassidy on the side of the head.
Collins misses with a straight right.
Cassidy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Collins.
Collins catches Cassidy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Collins 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.
Collins throws a combination that misses
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassidy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Collins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No luck for Collins with that takedown attempt.
Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Cassidy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Cassidy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassidy misses with the combination.
Cassidy is looking to clinch.
Collins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches.
Cassidy misses with a body punch.
Cassidy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but Cassidy won't allow it.
Cassidy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassidy is pushing Collins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cassidy prevents it. #T3#
Collins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassidy.
Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cassidy has Collins pressed against the cage, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cassidy. Cassidy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lachlan Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Collins swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
It looked like Cassidy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins fails with the takedown
and Cassidy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses
and Cassidy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.
Cassidy takes a swing at Collins's ribcage but misses.
Collins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Cassidy walks into a left hand.
Cassidy avoids the body shot from Collins.
Nice sprawl there from Cassidy as Collins shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Cassidy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassidy moves away.
Cassidy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Collins at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
It looked like Cassidy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Collins.
Cassidy slaps away a takedown attempt from Collins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Collins throws out a loose jab but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy is looking to wear down Collins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Collins throws an off balance right hand
letting Cassidy counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target.
Collins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lachlan Cassidy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Cassidy tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Collins avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Collins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Collins swings widly with a right hand
and Cassidy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Collins misses with a left hand
and Cassidy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
Collins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Collins - just one landing.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
A shot to the liver by Collins. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy scores with a jab. Collins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cassidy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collins lands with a hook. Cassidy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Cassidy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy dips to his left and cracks Collins with an uppercut!#ROC#
Collins is rocked!
Collins avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Collins missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassidy slips a straight right by Collins.
Cassidy thuds a left hand into Collins's body.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
A swing and a miss from Collins.
Collins dips to his left and cracks Cassidy with an uppercut!
Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassidy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Collins misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Cassidy to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Cassidy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Cassidy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Collins tries to bum rush Cassidy with a series of wild strikes but Cassidy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Cassidy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy misses with a jab to the body
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Cassidy. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Collins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.#T3#
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Collins punishes Cassidy's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassidy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Cassidy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Misha Collins.
Collins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cassidy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins swinging wildly here.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Collins misses the target. #T4#
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Collins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Cassidy's belly button to the back.
Collins misses with a hook
and Cassidy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins is still on wobbly legs! Can Cassidy finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins misses with an uppercut
and Cassidy counters with a right hand from hell and Collins is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lachlan Cassidy!
Lachlan Cassidy retains his featherweight title!
Lachlan Cassidy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 154     
Date:   Nov 19, 2017
#R1#
Cassidy tries for a takedown but Pake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Pake.
Cassidy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cassidy throws a shot from downtown. Pake moves away and avoids it.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch but Pake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Pake. Those never looked like landing.
We've been informed that Cassidy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pake cracks Cassidy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Pake tries to keep at a distance but Cassidy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cassidy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pake is keeping busy.
Pake struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Cassidy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch.
Cassidy misses with a double jab. #T1#
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
Pake appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Cassidy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pake, pushing him back against the cage.
Pake tries a knee to the head but Cassidy blocks it.
Pake struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Pake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pake misses with a knee to the head.
Pake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassidy's elbow.
Pake tries to land knees in the clinch but Cassidy avoids the damage to the body.
Pake misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Cassidy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pake misses with a head kick.
Pake throws a combination that misses
and Pake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Pake tries to sprawl but Cassidy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Pake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cassidy pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Pake trying to get back to full guard but Cassidy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cassidy controlling from the full mount.
Pake wants to control but Cassidy is having none of it.
Pake is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Pake is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Pake tries to lock up and control but Cassidy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pake's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cassidy prevents Pake from getting the reversal.
Cassidy controlling from mount.
Cassidy prevents Pake from getting the reversal.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pake looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pake can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy not allowing Pake to control his hands.
Pake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pake is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cassidy fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lachlan Cassidy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pake lands the left hand.
Pake fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassidy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cassidy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pake backs up against the cage.
Cassidy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cassidy is looking to clinch.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pake looks to land a body kick but Cassidy moved away.
Cassidy missing with a left hand there. Pake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Cassidy misses. #CL#
Pake has closed the distance and engaged Cassidy in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cassidy scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pake has a couple of punches blocked by Cassidy.
Cassidy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassidy swings wildly with an uppercut but Pake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Cassidy lands a body shot.
Pake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassidy prevents a body shot from Pake.
Pake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pake misses with a punch on the inside.
Pake misses with some punches.
Pake trying to stall but Cassidy improves his position.
Pake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cassidy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Pake is rocked!
Cassidy stalling the fight.
Oh Pake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cassidy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pake.
Cassidy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pake with a big uppercut! Pake tries to clinch up but Cassidy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pake to the mat! Pake covers up and Cassidy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lachlan Cassidy! Lachlan Cassidy retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Lachlan Cassidy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 149     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Cassidy drives through and clinches with Pake against the cage.
Cassidy working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pake.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassidy or not.
Our sources have told us that Pake has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short right from Pake on the inside.
Pake throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Pake stalls.
Pake prevents a body shot from Cassidy. #BC#
Pake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pake moves away.
Cassidy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Cassidy rushes Pake and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Pake. #T1#
Cassidy tries to stall but Pake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cassidy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pake misses with some punches.
A short left from Pake.
A short uppercut from Cassidy. #BC#
Pake breaks from the clinch.
Pake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassidy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cassidy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cassidy throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassidy misses with a two punch combination.
Pake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Pake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pake misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pake misses with a body shot.
Pake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
Pake moves out of range as Cassidy strikes.
Pake tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassidy swings for the body but Pake moves out of range.
Cassidy cracks a nice hook into Pake's ribs.
Pake moves away from the strike by Cassidy.
Cassidy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cassidy counters with a straight right hand.
Pake scores with a decent looking hook.
Pake scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Derui Pake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Pake moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Pake as he connects with a hook.
Cassidy misses with a hook to the body
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pake connects with a crisp jab.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pake is just out of range.
Pake throws a head kick that misses.
Pake jabs Cassidy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pake cracks Cassidy with an open hand slap.
Pake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Pake moves out of range.
Cassidy connects with a jab.
Cassidy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pake counters with a left to the body.
Pake is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pake.
Jab by Cassidy.
Cassidy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Pake throws a lazy head kick
and Cassidy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassidy blocks a leg kick.
Pake blocks a jab.
Pake connects with a nice looking jab.
Pake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassidy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Cassidy! Pake is backing up but he can't get away as Cassidy lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Pake and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lachlan Cassidy!
Lachlan Cassidy is the new featherweight champion!
Lachlan Cassidy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 144     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Cassidy lands a nice hook to Thong Song's body. Thong Song takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thong Song works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thong Song fails with the takedown.
Thong Song connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassidy momentarily.
Thong Song throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cassidy to counter with a crisp jab.
Thong Song moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Thong Song there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thong Song misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassidy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thong Song.
Donk. Thong Song catches Cassidy right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thong Song throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cassidy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thong Song, right into the meat.
Thong Song is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Cassidy misses the jab.
Cassidy lands with a hook. Thong Song tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cassidy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thong Song.
Cassidy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thong Song fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassidy is out of range.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Thong Song is just out of range.
Cassidy misses with a body punch
and Thong Song counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassidy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thong Song counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Cassidy.
Thong Song chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Thong Song digs a good hook to Cassidy's body.
Cassidy avoids the head kick by Thong Song.
It looked like Cassidy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thong Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassidy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thong Song misses with a hook
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thong Song tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassidy throws a hook but Thong Song blocks it.
Lachlan Cassidy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thong Song throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Thong Song moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cassidy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cassidy fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Thong Song tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cassidy swivels and escapes.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Thong Song.
Thong Song tries to work over Cassidy's front leg with a kick but Cassidy checks it.
Thong Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassidy throws out the jab.
Thong Song takes a swing at Cassidy's ribcage but misses.
Thong Song throws out a loose jab but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thong Song has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cassidy tries to clinch up but Thong Song circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassidy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thong Song jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thong Song fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cassidy throws a hook but Thong Song avoids it easily.#TD2#
Thong Song manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cassidy on his heels. He'll look to pass Cassidy's guard now, I'm sure.
Thong Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassidy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Thong Song is still trying to improve position.
Thong Song trying to control but Cassidy is working from the bottom.
Thong Song looking to pass the guard.
Thong Song wants to control from the top but Cassidy keeps moving.
Cassidy pulls Thong Song in close to his closed guard and prevents Thong Song from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chang Thong Song dominated that round.
That's time! Cassidy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Thong Song darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thong Song avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Thong Song fails with a takedown attempt.
Thong Song swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
Thong Song moves out of range of the strikes.
Thong Song has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Thong Song coming out on top.#CL#
Cassidy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cassidy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thong Song tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Cassidy misses with a punch on the inside.
Thong Song has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassidy is working Thong Song over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Cassidy. #BC#
Cassidy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thong Song swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cassidy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cassidy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thong Song manages to avoid it.
Cassidy walks into a left hand.
Cassidy misses with a body punch
and Thong Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Thong Song.
Cassidy moves away from the strike by Thong Song.
Thong Song swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cassidy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Thong Song thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassidy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thong Song lands with a straight right. Cassidy didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thong Song throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it.
Thong Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
Thong Song thumps Cassidy with a low kick.
Thong Song throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Thong Song.
Thong Song lands a head kick. Cassidy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good work by Cassidy as he checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Cassidy.
Thong Song misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Thong Song connects with a body shot that sends Cassidy's belly button to the back.
Thong Song connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassidy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Cassidy.
Cassidy cracks Thong Song with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Cassidy misses
and Thong Song counters with an inside leg kick.
Thong Song takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thong Song lands a right hook to the body.
Thong Song fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassidy is out of range. #CL#
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy is trying to break the clinch but Thong Song has him pressed against the cage.
Thong Song tries to score a body lock takedown but Cassidy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Cassidy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thong Song is trying to pull guard but Cassidy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chang Thong Song.
Thong Song being controlled against the cage.
Cassidy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thong Song's elbow.
Thong Song blocks a body shot from Cassidy.
Thong Song blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassidy struggles to land a body shot inside as Thong Song controls his hands.
Cassidy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chang Thong Song will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Thong Song. Cassidy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Cassidy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thong Song.
Cassidy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cassidy slips a jab from Thong Song.
The crowd cheers as Thong Song lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cassidy doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Cassidy moves into the clinch.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
Thong Song misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Cassidy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thong Song's elbow.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Thong Song keeps control of Cassidy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thong Song tries to move into range but Cassidy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cassidy is looking to wear down Thong Song with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cassidy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chang Thong Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy avoids a kick to the body.
Thong Song uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Thong Song tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassidy throwing a counter right hand but Thong Song manages to avoid it.
Cassidy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
Lachlan Cassidy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang Thong Song is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Thong Song stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thong Song throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
Thong Song shoots in looking for a takedown but Cassidy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thong Song's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cassidy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thong Song paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thong Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Thong Song moves out of range.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Thong Song moves out of range.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Thong Song moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thong Song shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thong Song throws a head kick that misses
letting Cassidy counter with a right hand.
Cassidy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thong Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassidy manages to avoid it.#T3#
Cassidy misses with a hook. Thong Song ducked under it nicely.
Cassidy looks to land a left hand but Thong Song moved out of range nicely.
Thong Song looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thong Song moves away from the strike by Cassidy.
Jab by Thong Song.
Thong Song circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice jab there from Thong Song.
Thong Song cracks Cassidy with an open hand slap.
Thong Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassidy.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thong Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Thong Song uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Cassidy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chang Thong Song seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassidy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thong Song misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thong Song throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cassidy counters with a huge left! Thong Song is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cassidy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Thong Song from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cassidy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lachlan Cassidy!
Lachlan Cassidy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Light Coffeeshop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 135     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Cassidy lands a really nice looking cross but Mulder seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Fox Mulder has been cut.
Mulder blocks a jab.
As Cassidy tries to get set, Mulder tries to push him back and clinch up but Cassidy manages to avoid the attempt.
Cassidy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mulder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cassidy manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Mulder misses.
Jab from Mulder.
Cassidy takes a swing at Mulder's ribcage but misses.
Cassidy keeps the fight on the outside.
Mulder throws a body punch but Cassidy moves out of range.
Mulder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mulder tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy misses with a hook
and Mulder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cassidy moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been informed that Cassidy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fox Mulder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mulder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mulder lands a right hook to the body.
Cassidy takes a swing at Mulder's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Mulder moves into the clinch.
Mulder tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mulder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mulder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mulder trying to land knees to the body.
Mulder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Cassidy.
Cassidy is stalling here.
Cassidy misses with a punch to the body.
Mulder misses with some punches.
Mulder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Mulder.
Mulder lands with a short shot to the head.
Cassidy blocking some punches.
Mulder tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Mulder lands with a right to the head.
Cassidy managing to block the knees to the body from Mulder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassidy avoiding damage as Mulder throws knees to the body.
Cassidy'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 short right hand to the side of the head by Cassidy.
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulder. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy connects with a body shot.#CL#
Mulder clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Mulder misses with a body punch.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassidy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mulder is working Cassidy over against the cage.
Good body shot from Cassidy.
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Mulder struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Cassidy cracks Mulder with a nice body shot.
Mulder prevents a body shot from Cassidy.
A shot in the inside from Cassidy.
Mulder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassidys head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mulder as Cassidy tries to tie him up.
Cassidy being controlled against the cage.
Mulder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Cassidy misses with a body punch.
Mulder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassidy.
Mulder has Cassidy pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cassidy.
Mulder cracks Cassidy with a nice body shot.
Mulder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cassidy blocking some punches.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
Mulder misses with a punch to the body.
Cassidy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cassidy.
A nice left hand lands by Cassidy. #BC2#
Cassidy breaks the clinch.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Mulder moves out of range.
Cassidy tests Mulder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Fox Mulder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fox Mulder's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A jab from Mulder finds it's way through Cassidy's defenses. #CL2#
Cassidy closes the distance and clinches.
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Mulder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassidy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulder.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mulder.
Fox Mulder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassidy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mulder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cassidy is trying to push Mulder away but Mulder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Mulder.
Cassidy blocking some punches. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mulder fails to land.
Cassidy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulder's elbow.
Cassidy takes an elbow to the temple.
Cassidy avoids a wild elbow strike from Mulder.
Mulder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cassidy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cassidy working aggressively here.
Mulder lands a damaging elbow.
Mulder throws a head punch that misses.
Mulder wants to stall.
Mulder unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cassidy tries to work over Mulder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassidy takes a shot to the head.
Cassidy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassidy avoids a wild elbow strike from Mulder.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but Cassidy avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Cassidy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mulder struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Cassidy tries to work over Mulder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassidy.
Mulder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulder working aggressively here.
Cassidy throws a head punch that misses.
Mulder pushes Cassidy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassidy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassidy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mulder backwards.
Mulder struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Mulder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards.
Mulder misses with the head strike.
Cassidy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mulder lands an elbow inside that Cassidy shrugs off. #T3#
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
Cassidy misses with the head strike.
Cassidy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cassidy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mulder backwards.
Mulder swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassidy misses with some punches.
Mulder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cassidy avoids it.
Mulder trying to land knees to the body.
Mulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassidy can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cassidy.
Cassidy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassidy works on Mulder's body with a couple of short punches.
Mulder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cassidy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassidy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mulder misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Cassidy fails to land.
Mulder misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mulder.
Cassidy blocks an uppercut.
Mulder working aggressively here.
Mulder misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy cracks Mulder with a nice body shot.
Cassidy pushes Mulder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mulder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mulder has Cassidy pushed against the cage.
Cassidy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cassidy avoiding damage as Mulder throws knees to the body.
Mulder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but Cassidy avoids the damage to the body.
Mulder misses with a punch to the body.
Mulder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fox Mulder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fox Mulder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cassidy throws the left hand but Mulder avoids the punch easily.
Mulder moves to clinch but Cassidy breaks away
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassidy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mulder throws a series of punches but Cassidy avoids them all with ease.
Mulder tries to clinch but Cassidy moves away
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
Mulder misses with a wild combination.
Mulder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mulder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mulder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Cassidy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mulder fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassidy! But no joy.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Mulder. Those never looked like landing.
Cassidy lands a jab to the head.
Mulder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mulder closes the distance but Cassidy moves to the side
letting Cassidy counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Mulder is rocked!
Mulder tries to clinch up but Cassidy circles away and keeps his distance.
Mulder misses with a few strikes there.
Cassidy slips a jab and a cross from Mulder.
Cassidy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mulder.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Mulder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#KD2#
Cassidy lands a big uppercut and Mulder crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mulder looks OK. Cassidy waves Mulder back to his feet!
Lachlan Cassidy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Mulder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassidy lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Mulder - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Cassidy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lachlan Cassidy!
Lachlan Cassidy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 132     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Stark throws a right hand that misses
and Cassidy counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark thows a leg kick but Cassidy checks it
and Cassidy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassidy slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassidy.
A little feinted left hand from Cassidy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stark looks for the body kick but Cassidy saw that one coming.
Stark misses with a left hand
and Cassidy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stark looks to land a combination but Cassidy avoids it well.
Cassidy drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark throws a leg kick
letting Cassidy counter with a right hand.
Stark lands a head kick!
Cassidy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cassidy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cassidy, pushing him back against the cage.
Stark lands a right hand. #T1#
A short uppercut from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands with a short shot to the head.
Cassidy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Cassidy on the inside.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Cassidy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cassidy misses with the head strike.
Stark is trying to drag Cassidy to the mat but Cassidy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassidy has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Cassidy lands a shot to the body.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Cassidy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stark throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Cassidy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cassidy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Stark misses.
Stark wants to clinch.
Cassidy just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Cassidy is looking to counter punch.
Stark fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Cassidy stuns Stark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stark tries to clinch there but Cassidy circles away.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassidy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark wants to clinch but Cassidy slips to the side
and Cassidy counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Cassidy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Stark throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.#CL#
Cassidy has Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Stark blocking some punches.
Stark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cassidy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stark.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cassidy misses with the head strike. #BC#
Cassidy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stark tries to clinch but Cassidy is having none of it.
It looked like Cassidy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stark.
Stark misses with a right hand
and Cassidy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stark staying out of range there.
Cassidy sets himself, and Stark steps forward looking for the clinch! Cassidy avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark jabs Cassidy right on the nose. Cassidy blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Stark pushes Cassidy up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Stark jumps guard and drags Cassidy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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 Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stark misses with a hook to the body
and Cassidy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Cassidy counters with a left to the body.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Cassidy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark sizes up Cassidy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark closes the distance but Cassidy moves to the side
and Cassidy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cassidy counters with a crisp right that sends Stark to the canvas! Cassidy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lachlan Cassidy!
A very excited looking Lachlan Cassidy 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.
Khal Stark was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to everyone!'.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 120     
Date:   May 19, 2017
#R1#
Jetson slips under a jab from Cassidy.
Jetson throwing a counter right hand but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
Cassidy moves out of range of the strikes.
Jetson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cassidy lands a slapping body shot.
Jetson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cassidy.
Cassidy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jetson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Jetson moves out of range.
Jetson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jetson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassidy tries to clinch but Jetson is having none of it.
Jetson missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jetson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cassidy eats them both and turns towards Jetson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jetson moves out of range as Cassidy strikes.
Jetson attempts a counter takedown but Cassidy avoids it well and moves away.
Jetson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jetson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jetson. #T1#
Jetson staying out of range there.
Cassidy swings for the body but Jetson moves out of range.
Jetson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jetson throws a jab when Cassidy was well out of range.
Jetson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cassidy blocks a head kick by Jetson.
Jetson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cassidy connects with a single shot there.
Cassidy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Jetson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cassidy.
Cassidy blocks a jab.
Cassidy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jetson throws a shot from downtown. Cassidy moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Cassidy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Jetson.
Jetson loads up on a big right hand but Cassidy slips the punch.#CL2#
Cassidy forces Jetson back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Jetson.
Jetson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jetson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassidy.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Jetson. #BC#
Jetson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jetson delivers a nice body kick.
Jetson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a hook to the side of Jetson's head but Jetson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassidy moves to clinch but Jetson breaks away #TD#
and Jetson counters with a single leg into guard. Cassidy didn't expect that.
Jetson wants to control from the top but Cassidy keeps moving.
Jetson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cassidy is retaining full guard.
Jetson trying to control but Cassidy is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jetson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cassidy keeping moving, preventing Jetson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jetson misses with a straight left.
Cassidy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cassidy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jetson.
Jetson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassidy is just out of range.#CL2#
Jetson gets tackled into the cage by Cassidy. Cassidy maintains the clinch. #BC#
Jetson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Jetson scores with a shot to the body.
Jetson slips a straight right by Cassidy.
Cassidy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jetson counters with an outside leg kick.
Cassidy lands a nice shot to the body.
Lachlan Cassidy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassidy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jetson slips under a jab from Cassidy.
Jetson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jetson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassidy manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jetson!
Jetson scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassidy cracks Jetson with a good jab.
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy checks a low kick from Jetson.
Cassidy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jetson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassidy.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
Jetson throws a lazy right hand but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riff Jetson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jetson throws a jab when Cassidy was well out of range.
Cassidy misses with a hook
and Jetson counters with a nice leg kick.
Lachlan Cassidy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jetson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Jetson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cassidy tries to kick Jetson off but Jetson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassidy keeps working.
Jetson wants to pass the guard but Cassidy is defending well.
Cassidy is looking for a sweep. Jetson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jetson wants to control but Cassidy is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jetson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jetson tries to pass to full mount but Cassidy defends it.
Jetson is looking to take a break and control but Cassidy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jetson.
Cassidy scores with a sloppy right hand. Jetson should have avoided that one. #T2#
Jetson swings for the body but Cassidy moves out of range.
Jetson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cassidy lands a right hook to the body.
Jetson throws a leg kick but Cassidy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cassidy throws a nice looking combination but Jetson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jetson swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cassidy to counter with a crisp jab.
Jetson cracks Cassidy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cassidy throws an overhand right that lands on Jetson's shoulder, as Jetson tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Jetson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jetson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cassidy moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassidy scores with a hook to the body. Jetson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jetson connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassidy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jetson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Jetson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassidy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jetson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassidy can do to turn this around?
Jetson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Jetson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jetson misses with a hook. Cassidy ducked under it nicely.
Cassidy scores with a body shot.
Jetson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassidy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jetson throws a body punch but Cassidy moves out of range.
Jetson misses with a straight right.
Cassidy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cassidy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassidy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jetson throws a hook but Cassidy blocks it.
Cassidy slips a jab from Jetson.
Cassidy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jetson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jetson looks to throw the jab but Cassidy is out of range.
Jetson throws a push kick but Cassidy slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
A good leg kick by Jetson.
Jetson throws a chopping leg kick but Cassidy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassidy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jetson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jetson.
Cassidy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassidy throws a jab when Jetson was well out of range.
Cassidy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jetson.
A left and a right from Cassidy both land. Nice combination.
Jetson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassidy counters with a straight right hand.
Jetson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassidy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cassidy walks into a stiff left hand from Jetson.
Jetson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassidy.
Jetson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassidy throws a poor cross that misses
and Jetson counters with a low kick, right behind Cassidy 's knee.
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 Riff Jetson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Cassidy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jetson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jetson throws a head kick that misses
and Cassidy counters with a straight right hand.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Cassidy as Jetson shoots in.
Cassidy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the liver by Cassidy. Beautiful body shot.
Jetson misses with a low kick.
Cassidy dodges the punch combination from Jetson.
Cassidy moves in looking to clinch but Jetson pushes him off.
Jetson throws a hook but Cassidy avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cassidy connects with a body shot that sends Jetson's belly button to the back.
Jetson misses the jab.
Jetson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riff Jetson is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassidy throws a jab but it's blocked by Jetson. #T1#
Cassidy blocks a jab.
Jetson dives in and grabs Cassidy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cassidy pushes down on Jetson's head and hops out.
Cassidy throws a lazy right hand but Jetson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassidy swings widly with a right hand
and Jetson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jetson defending well as Cassidy loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jetson.
Jetson throws a chopping leg kick but Cassidy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jetson scores with a leg kick.
Cassidy moves out of range as Jetson strikes.
Cassidy throws a lazy right hand but Jetson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassidy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jetson looks to throw a body kick
letting Cassidy counter with a right hand.
Cassidy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassidy tries to bum rush Jetson with a series of wild strikes but Jetson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Jetson misses.
Lachlan Cassidy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cassidy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
Cassidy misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jetson!
Jetson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jetson scores with a shot to the body.
Jetson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassidy is out of range and Jetson settles back down.
Jetson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassidy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassidy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassidy scores with a nice strike.
Cassidy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Jetson moves out of range.
Jetson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cassidy on the side of the head.
Cassidy misses the body punch
and Jetson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Cassidy throws a body punch but Jetson moves out of range.
Cassidy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cassidy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jetson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cassidy sprawls well. Cassidy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jetson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riff Jetson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jetson thuds his shin into the meat of Cassidy's side.
Cassidy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jetson.
Cassidy swings for the body but Jetson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jetson. Cassidy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassidy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cassidy throws a right hand that Jetson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jetson also avoids with ease.#T4#
Cassidy moves out of range of the body kick from Jetson.
Cassidy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A cross from Cassidy lands.
Jetson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassidy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassidy. Jetson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jetson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jetson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jetson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassidy momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jetson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cassidy's head.
Jetson throws out a loose jab but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jetson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jetson lands a slapping body shot.
Jetson feints and then cracks Cassidy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cassidy down.
Jetson connects with a right hand. Cassidy shakes it off.
Cassidy is looking to clinch.
Jetson slips a jab from Cassidy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lachlan Cassidy.
Well Jetson 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riff Jetson!

In defeat, Lachlan Cassidy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey this isnt how this was supposed to go down'.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 114     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Cassidy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Greenebaum darts in looking for a takedown but Cassidy gets double underhooks and turns Greenebaum into the cage.
Greenebaum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassidy.
Greenebaum tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cassidy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cassidy wants it to stay on the feet.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut. Greenebaum saw that one coming.#CL2#
Greenebaum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greenebaum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cassidy after a bit of a struggle.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Cassidy scores with a shot to the side of Greenebaum's head.
Cassidy is pressed up against the cage. Greenebaum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cassidy down to the mat. Cassidy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cassidy misses with a wild combination.
Greenebaum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Cassidy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Greenebaum shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassidy sprawls well. He's pushed Greenebaum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cassidy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cassidy but Cassidy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassidy misses with a series of wild punches.
Lachlan Cassidy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cassidy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Greenebaum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cassidy won't be happy with that.
Greenebaum trying to control the action but Cassidy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Greenebaum goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cassidy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Greenebaum but great work by Cassidy.
Greenebaum seems a little lost for a moment, as Cassidy dominates the positioning.
Greenebaum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cassidy's best efforts.
Cassidy controlling the action here.
Greenebaum keeping control of the position. #T2#
Cassidy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Greenebaum is concentrating on defense, preventing Cassidy from advancing position.
Cassidy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cassidy prevents Greenebaum from improving his position.#T3#
Greenebaum keeps trying to improve his position.
Greenebaum has a hand on Cassidy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cassidy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Greenebaum is looking to improve his position but Cassidy isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy controlling from the full mount.
Greenebaum is desperately trying to improve his position but Cassidy has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Cassidy controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greenebaum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassidy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lachlan Cassidy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Greenebaum shoots in looking for a takedown but Cassidy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greenebaum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greenebaum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassidy's waist but Cassidy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greenebaum off to one side.
Cassidy with a nice cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greenebaum is defended easily by Cassidy.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassidy misses its target.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt - Cassidy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, jab by Cassidy - just one landing.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Cassidy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cassidy.
Cassidy punishes Greenebaum's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassidy throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Greenebaum counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassidy is controlling Greenebaum's trapped leg to prevent Greenebaum from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Cassidy makes his way to full guard, as Greenebaum worked for a kimura. #T1#
Cassidy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Cassidy has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greenebaum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Greenebaum trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greenebaum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Greenebaum throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassidy connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Greenebaum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Cassidy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Greenebaum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cassidy avoids it really well and circles away.
Greenebaum lands with a straight right. Cassidy didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Cassidy scores with a jab to the body.
Cassidy throws a series of punches but Greenebaum avoids them all with ease.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassidy, as that shot connected.
Cassidy dips to his left and cracks Greenebaum with an uppercut!
Cassidy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenebaum momentarily.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt
and Cassidy counters with a right hand to the body.
Greenebaum is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Cassidy scores with a four punch combination!
Cassidy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Greenebaum momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cassidy sprawls well. Cassidy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Lachlan Cassidy is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassidy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Greenebaum walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Greenebaum is rocked!
Cassidy steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Greenebaum is out on his feet! Cassidy sets himself and nearly takes Greenebaum's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lachlan Cassidy!
An out of breath Lachlan Cassidy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 109     
Date:   Apr 07, 2017
#R1#
A combination from Cassidy does no damage.
Cassidy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
I Can takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been told by Cassidy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
I Can throws out a powerful jab.
I Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassidy was well out of range. Poor timing from I Can.
I Can takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cassidy thuds his right hand into I Can's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
I Can misses with a right hand
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
I Can misses with a takedown
and Cassidy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I Can throws out a powerful jab.
Cassidy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
I Can tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cassidy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy throws the left hand but I Can avoids the punch easily.
I Can lands a jab to the nose.
Cassidy jabs I Can to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cassidy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Cassidy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
I Can missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
I Can missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Cassidy as he connects with a hook.
I Can throws a body shot but no joy.
I Can wants to clinch but Cassidy slips to the side
and Cassidy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassidy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
I Can throws a series of punches but Cassidy avoids them all with ease.
I Can throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
I Can closes the distance but Cassidy moves to the side
and Cassidy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
I Can is rocked!
Cassidy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
I Can is still on wobbly legs! Can Cassidy finish him?
I Can looks winded!
Cassidy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
I Can walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cassidy swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lachlan Cassidy!
An out of breath Lachlan Cassidy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Because I Can spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 03, 2017
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Pending.
Pending shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cassidy works the jab nicely.
Cassidy scores with a punch to the head.
We've been told by Cassidy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cassidy lands a jab to Pending's midsection.
Pending moves forwards but Cassidy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cassidy scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Pending is rocked!
Cassidy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pending circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Cassidy. Pending falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Cassidy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lachlan Cassidy!
Lachlan Cassidy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: VCL Fight Night: 34     
Date:   May 01, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
Cassidy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller is looking to pass Cassidy's guard but actually Cassidy recovers to full guard.
Cassidy keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Cassidy blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller passes Cassidy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Miller trying to control from half guard but Cassidy is working away.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cassidy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassidy keeps working.
Miller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Miller looking to finish with strikes here!
Miller tries to control but Cassidy wriggling away. #T2#
Miller misses with a head shot.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Miller with good strikes from the mount here!
Miller looking to land elbow strikes but Cassidy uses the position to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Miller is trying to work for a kimura but Cassidy is defending well.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cassidy's head.
Miller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Cassidy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cassidy defending well though.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Cassidy is defending against the submission attempts here by Miller.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller winds up and cracks Cassidy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miller stops Cassidy from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miller thows a huge punch but Cassidy dodges it nicely.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller controlling the pace.
Cassidy has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller winds up and cracks Cassidy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassidy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Miller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Miller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassidy is out of range and Miller settles back down.
Cassidy misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a body kick that stops Cassidy in his tracks momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Miller - that will leave a mark!
Miller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cassidy checks a leg kick nicely.
Miller moves away from the strike by Cassidy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Cassidy blocks a head kick by Miller.
Cassidy misses with a hook.
A jab from Cassidy does it's job there.
Cassidy misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cassidy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Cassidy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Cassidy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassidy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice sprawl there from Cassidy as Miller shoots in.#T1#
Miller thumps Cassidy with a low kick.
Miller digs a good body shot into Cassidy's ribs.
Cassidy throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Cassidy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassidy looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Cassidy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ken Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassidy throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Cassidy throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cassidy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cassidy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassidy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Miller can pounce on him.
Miller goes for a double leg but Cassidy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cassidy continues to drive forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Cassidy lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Miller. #TD2#
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cassidy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Cassidy pushes Miller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Miller slips under a jab from Cassidy.
Miller moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Cassidy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lachlan Cassidy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Miller tries for a takedown but Cassidy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cassidy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Miller throws an elbow that misses. Cassidy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miller's guard. Nice move by Cassidy!#REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cassidy stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.#SUB2#
Miller working for submissions but it's allowed Cassidy to get to half guard.
Miller tries to roll over but Cassidy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Miller actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Miller is looking for a sweep. Cassidy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Miller missing with punches from the bottom.
Cassidy blocks the strikes from Miller.
Miller tries to roll over but Cassidy keeps him under control.
Ken Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ken Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
Cassidy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Cassidy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassidy throws a big shot that misses.
Cassidy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cassidy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cassidy throws a big shot that misses.
Miller defending well as Cassidy loads up on a big left hand.
Cassidy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cassidy wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Cassidy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Miller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cassidy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller trying to control the position but Cassidy is working away.
Miller advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Miller looking to land elbow strikes but Cassidy uses the position to regain half guard.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller slips a nice elbow through Cassidy's hands, connecting with Cassidy's forehead.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Cassidy defends it.
Miller thows a huge punch but Cassidy dodges it nicely.
Cassidy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Cassidy's head.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cassidy!
Miller wants to control the pace but Cassidy is squirming around nicely.
Miller lands a nice shot to the head.
Miller trying to control but Cassidy is having none of it.
Miller with shots to the head and body - Cassidy looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T3#
Miller wants to control the pace but Cassidy is squirming around nicely.
Cassidy taking shots to the head.
Miller looking to control but Cassidy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller looking to finish Cassidy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cassidy!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Miller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Miller raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cassidy blocking the ground and pound.
Miller punching from mount but Cassidy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Miller cracks Cassidy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Miller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cassidy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cassidy is looking to escape.
Miller lands a big shot there that rocks Cassidy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Miller landing shots from mount.
Miller wants to control the pace but Cassidy is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Miller really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Miller scores with a leg kick.
A cross from Miller lands.
Miller sizes up Cassidy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cassidy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Miller.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Cassidy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassidy misses its target.
Cassidy missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Cassidy looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Cassidy.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassidy stops Miller from passing to mount. #T1#
Miller cracks Cassidy with a big right hand but Cassidy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cassidy dodges the ground and pound from Miller.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Miller fails to land a wild elbow strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Miller prevents Cassidy from escaping the position.
Miller wants to take a breather but Cassidy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Miller.
Miller throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Miller throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Miller has gone for a leg lock! Cassidy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Miller's guard.#REVR#
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller working a defensive guard but Cassidy passes into half guard.
Cassidy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SU#
Cassidy gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3##CL#
Cassidy clinches up against the cage.
Cassidy tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Cassidy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassidy tries a body shot but Miller blocks it. #BC#
Cassidy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassidy misses with a wild body shot.
Miller lands with a good body shot.
Cassidy throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Miller.
Miller throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassidy.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut.
Cassidy thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Cassidy misses with a looping right.#T4#
Cassidy missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassidy misses with a looping right.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassidy's waist but Cassidy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Cassidy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cassidy is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Cassidy circles away and we're back to standing.
Cassidy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassidy misses its target.
A jab from Cassidy does it's job there.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Cassidy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lachlan Cassidy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Cassidy misses with a hook.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassidy misses with a straight right.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cassidy defends it well.
Cassidy misses with a looping left.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
letting Cassidy counter with a right hand.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cassidy defends it nicely.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cassidy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller blocks a jab.
And Miller responds with a good body kick, but Cassidy manages to step out the way in time.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cassidy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassidy misses the target.
Lachlan Cassidy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.#T1#
Miller digs a good hook to Cassidy's body.
Cassidy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cassidy wants it to stay on the feet.
Cassidy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Cassidy ducks down to avoid it.
Cassidy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miller avoids the body shot from Cassidy.
Cassidy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassidy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Cassidy moves out of range easily.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Cassidy.
Lachlan Cassidy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cassidy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miller.
Cassidy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Cassidy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassidy scores with a shot to the body.
Cassidy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassidy.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cassidy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassidy.
Cassidy jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Cassidy misses its intended target.
Cassidy misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Miller looking to score a takedown here. Cassidy is defending well but Miller drives through and ends up in Cassidy's guard.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Miller advances position into side control!
Miller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cassidy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cassidy dodges the ground and pound from Miller.
Miller scoring with punches and elbows.
Miller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cassidy is being controlled here.
Miller working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassidy keeps working.
The ground and pound from Miller seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Miller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cassidy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cassidy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cassidy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miller landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassidy keeps working.
Miller grinds an elbow into Cassidy's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Miller.
I think Miller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Miller!

Ken Miller is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Ken Miller misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Lachlan Cassidy was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey this isnt how this was supposed to go down'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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