Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AEW 15
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Justis throws an overhand right that lands on Casanova's shoulder, as Casanova tries to avoid the shot.
And Casanova tries to counter it with a takedown but Justis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justis but Justis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monte Casanova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Justis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Casanova.
Justis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Justis lands a nice shot that snaps Casanova's head back.
Justis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Casanova is defended easily by Justis.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Casanova.
Justis stuffs the takedown attempt from Casanova. Casanova gets slowly back to his feet.
Justis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Casanova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justis.
Casanova walks into a jab.
Justis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casanova with a poor takedown
and Justis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justis throws a low kick, looking for Casanova's leg but Casanova calmly moves out of range.
Casanova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Justis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Justis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Justis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Justis misses the target.
Casanova closes the distance and clinches up with Justis, looking for a takedown. Casanova pushes Justis against the cage but Justis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Casanova darts in looking for a takedown but Justis gets double underhooks and turns Casanova into the cage.
Justis takes a swing at Casanova's ribcage but misses.
Justis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Justis lands with a right hand.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Casanova has eaten all the pies!
Casanova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justis swivels and escapes.
A jab from Justis finds it's way through Casanova's defenses.
Casanova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Justis is fending him off so far but Casanova persists. Nope, Justis circles away and we're back to standing.
Casanova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Casanova has a takedown stuffed.
Justis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justis cracks the inside of Casanova's front leg.
Justis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Justis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Justis as he jumps to the side.
Justis with a jab.#T2#
Casanova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Justis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justis lands the left hand.
Logan Justis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justis stuffs the takedown.
Jab from Justis.
Jab by Justis.
Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Justis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat.
Justis connects with a crisp jab.
Casanova has his takedown stuffed
and Justis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justis connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Justis.
Justis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Casanova dives in and grabs Justis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Justis pushes down on Casanova's head and hops out.
Justis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Justis. That snapped Casanova's head back. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Justis, as that shot connected.
Casanova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justis swivels and escapes.
Casanova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#
Casanova is rocked!
Justis cracks Casanova on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Casanova falls backwards against the cage. Justis follows up with more strikes that drop Casanova to his knees. Justis keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Casanova! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Justis!
Our winner, Logan Justis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: AEW 10
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Uk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Casanova drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Casanova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Casanova postures up in Uk's guard and throws a big left but Uk blocks it.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Uk keeps moving. #ES#
Uk pushes Casanova off and gets back to his feet.
Casanova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uk swivels and escapes.
Uk closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Monte Casanova has been cut.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uk as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Uk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dong Uk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Casanova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Uk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Casanova was covering up waiting for the punch and Uk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Uk postures up.
Uk stopping the sweep attempt from Casanova.
Uk working some strikes from top position.
Uk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Uk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Casanova works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uk preventing the sweep.
Uk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Uk landing with the ground and pound.
Uk distracts Casanova with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Uk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uk wants to control from the top but Casanova keeps moving.
Uk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Uk stopping the sweep attempt from Casanova.
Uk wants to control from the top but Casanova keeps moving.
Uk stopping the sweep attempt from Casanova.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uk preventing the sweep.
Casanova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Uk is looking to work some ground and pound but Casanova has wrist control.#SU#
Uk stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Uk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Casanova manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Casanova wants to sweep here but Uk controlling him for the moment.
Casanova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Casanova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Uk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Casanova should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uk keeping full guard, as Casanova tries to pass. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Casanova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uk wants to stand but Casanova is controlling the position.
Uk pulls Casanova in close to his closed guard and prevents Casanova from doing any damage or advancing position.
Casanova cracks Uk with a solid left hand.
Uk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Casanova.
Casanova throwing strikes from guard but Uk blocks nicely.
Casanova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uk controlling Casanova's posture.
Uk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
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.
Uk controls Casanova momentarily but Casanova frees himself.
Uk has control of Casanova's left arm, preventing Casanova from doing any damage.
Uk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Casanova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Casanova looking to pass the guard.
Uk has momentary wrist control but Casanova slips an elbow through the middle.
Uk wants to sweep here but Casanova controlling him for the moment.
Casanova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Casanova scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Uk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Casanova's cut.
That's time! Uk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Casanova tries for a takedown but Uk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Casanova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Casanova avoids it really well and circles away.
Casanova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dong Uk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Casanova.#CL#
Uk gets a clinch.
Uk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Uk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Casanova is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casanova is trying to break the clinch but Uk is controlling him.
Casanova gets underhooks to prevent Uk's takedown attempt.
Uk can't get the takedown. #T1#
Uk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uk prevents Casanova from breaking the clinch.
Casanova wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uk tries to pull guard but Casanova holds him up against the cage and eventually Uk drops back down to his feet.
Casanova wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Uk jumps into guard, dragging Casanova to the mat.
Uk has momentary wrist control but Casanova slips an elbow through the middle.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Casanova has eaten all the pies!
Uk has momentary wrist control but Casanova slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casanova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Casanova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Uk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Casanova gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uk.
Uk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Casanova's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Uk stalling against the cage. #TD#
Uk successfully pulls guard.
Casanova looking to sit in guard and control but Uk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Uk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Casanova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Uk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Casanova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Casanova wants to sweep here but Uk controlling him for the moment.
Casanova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Casanova throws an elbow that misses. Uk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Casanova's guard. Nice move by Uk!#REVR#
Uk throws a big right hand that misses.
Uk chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Casanova wants to sweep but no luck.
Casanova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uk throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uk postures up in Casanova's guard and throws a big left but Casanova blocks it.
Casanova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Uk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casanova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Uk throwing shots but Casanova is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dong Uk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monte Casanova's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Casanova drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Uk explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Casanova feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Uk has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Casanova off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Uk!
Casanova fails with the takedown#KD#
and Uk counters with a head kick that drops Casanova - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! #ROC#
Casanova is rocked!
Uk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Casanova is still in real trouble! Can Uk finish him?
Casanova wants to improve his position but Uk is controlling well.
Uk lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Casanova quite badly. Casanova pulls Uk in close trying to recover. Uk postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Casanova on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Casanova doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Uk!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dong Uk thanked Shade Tree Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: AEM 2
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Casanova has a takedown stuffed.
Casanova just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSwanson.
Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat.
Casanova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swanson is fending him off so far but Casanova persists. Nope, Swanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Casanova.
Casanova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Swanson.
Casanova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Swanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Casanova's knee momentarily.
Swanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Casanovas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Swanson.
Swanson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Casanova takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Monte Casanova has been cut.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Casanova decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casanova lands with a punch from half guard.
Casanova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swanson's head.
Casanova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nice strikes from Casanova there.
Casanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Casanova sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Casanova thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Swanson is looking for a sweep. Casanova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swanson gets full guard.
Casanova being controlled here momentarily.
Swanson has momentary wrist control but Casanova slips an elbow through the middle.
Casanova is looking to work some ground and pound but Swanson has wrist control.#T2#
Casanova throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Casanova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Casanova stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Casanova is pushing down on Swanson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Swanson is fighting to maintain full guard but Casanova has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Casanova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swanson's head.
Casanova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Casanova should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Swanson is controlling Casanova's trapped leg to prevent Casanova from advancing to side control.#T3#
Casanova with the ground and pound but Swanson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Casanova trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Casanova controls the pace.
Casanova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swanson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Casanova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Casanova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Casanova tries to free his leg and advance position but Swanson is retaining full guard.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Casanova.
Casanova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Casanova throws a strike but Swanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Casanova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swanson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Casanova lands a couple of digs.
Casanova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Casanova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Swanson holds on and takes a little breather.
Casanova throws a big right hand that misses.
Casanova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Monte Casanova will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monte Casanova's cut.
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#
Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Casanova shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Casanova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Casanova gets slowly back to his feet.
Casanova shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Casanova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Casanova.
Swanson lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson connects with a right hand. Casanova shakes it off.
Casanova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swanson half committed to a counter leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Swanson! #TD2#
Swanson gets caught napping as Casanova dives in and scores a takedown. Swanson manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casanova throwing strikes but missing.
Swanson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Casanova controls the pace.#T1#
Casanova preventing the sweep.
Casanova throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson keeping moving, preventing Casanova from controlling successfully.
Casanova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Casanova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Swanson's head.
Swanson is controlling Casanova's posture.
Swanson looking to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Casanova throwing strikes from guard but Swanson blocks nicely.
Casanova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Casanova throws an elbow that misses. Swanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Casanova's guard. Nice move by Swanson!#REVR#
Casanova bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Swanson's guard. #REVB#
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Casanova is proving a slippery customer.
Casanova preventing the sweep.
Swanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Casanova.
Swanson trying to keep a closed guard but Casanova is proving a slippery customer.
Swanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Casanova is one step ahead there. #T3#
Casanova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Casanova works over Swanson with some ground and pound from guard.
Casanova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Swanson has control of Casanova's left arm, preventing Casanova from doing any damage.
Casanova throws a big elbow that misses.
Swanson is looking to stand up but Casanova isn't so interested in that idea.
Casanova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Casanova postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow. #T4#
Casanova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Casanova throwing strikes but missing.
Swanson looking to control.
Casanova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Casanova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Casanova postures up and lands a big shot to Swanson's brow.
Casanova lands a couple of digs.
Casanova postures up in Swanson's guard and throws a big left but Swanson blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casanova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Swanson controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Casanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monte Casanova's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Swanson leaves Casanova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Casanova has eaten all the pies!
Casanova takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Casanova has his takedown stuffed
and Swanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Casanova takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Casanova looking to score a takedown here. Swanson is defending well but Casanova drives through and ends up in Swanson's guard.
Casanova throws a strike but Swanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Casanova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Casanova striking from his own guard.
Casanova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Swanson stays in close to Casanova's body and controls the position. #T1#
Casanova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Casanova keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Casanova wants to sweep here but Swanson controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Swanson stands up from Casanova's guard - Swanson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Casanova gets slowly back to his feet.
Benedicte Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Casanova.
Casanova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swanson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Casanova.
Swanson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Casanova if he has to take too many more of those.
Benedicte Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Swanson throws a head kick that misses.
Casanova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.
Swanson lands with a straight right. Casanova didn't see that one coming.
Swanson scores with a jab.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swanson but Swanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Swanson thuds a left hand into Casanova's body.
Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat.
Swanson is looking to slow Casanova down with leg kicks. #T3#
Casanova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Casanova tries for a takedown but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swanson lands a nice hook to Casanova's body. Casanova takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Casanova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Swanson.
Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat.
Swanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monte Casanova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Casanova fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
It appears Swanson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casanova manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat.
Casanova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Casanova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson. #T4#
Casanova shoots in and drives through. Swanson sprawls well.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Casanova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Swanson defends it nicely.
Casanova misses with a takedown attempt
and Swanson counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Casanova moved out of range.
Casanova tries for a takedown but Swanson circles away easily
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Casanova drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Swanson follows Casanova to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benedicte Swanson!
In his post fight interview, Benedicte Swanson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GPG: 42
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Misalooba looks to land a combination but Casanova avoids it well.
Misalooba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown but Misalooba shows good takedown defense.
Misalooba scores with the left hand. Casanova knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Monte Casanova has been cut.
Misalooba tries to clinch up but Casanova circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Casanova shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Casanova could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Casanova is nestled in close to Misalooba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Casanova wants to free his trapped foot but Misalooba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Casanova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Casanova drops an elbow to the side of Misalooba's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misalooba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Casanova.
Casanova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Misalooba's head.
Casanova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Casanova works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Misalooba taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Casanova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Casanova landing strikes from the mount.
Misalooba working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casanova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Casanova scoring with strikes but Misalooba is staying in there.
Misalooba taking shots to the head.
Casanova dominating with strikes here.
Misalooba tries to hold on but Casanova pushes him away. #T2#
Casanova thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Casanova landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casanova pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Misalooba manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Misalooba, under a barage of strikes from Casanova.
Casanova 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.
Casanova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Misalooba's head.
Casanova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing good reports from Casanova's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Misalooba is refusing to be controlled, as Casanova sits in half guard.
Misalooba has hold of Casanova's hands but Casanova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Casanova slips a nice elbow through Misalooba's hands, connecting with Misalooba's forehead.
Misalooba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Casanova thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Misalooba's head.
Casanova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Misalooba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Casanova.
Casanova is looking to take a break and control but Misalooba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Misalooba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Casanova.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Misalooba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Casanova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Misalooba's head.
Misalooba is trying to keep Casanova in close.
Casanova sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Casanova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Misalooba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Casanova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Misalooba looking to control.
Casanova connects with a couple of short punches.
Casanova throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been informed that Misalooba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Casanova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Misalooba keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Casanova distracts Misalooba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Casanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Misalooba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Casanova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Casanova's cut.
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#
Casanova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Casanova fails with the takedown.
Misalooba jabs Casanova right on the nose. Casanova blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Casanova.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Casanova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casanova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Casanova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Misalooba counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Casanova is rocked!#CL2#
Misalooba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Casanova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Misalooba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misalooba finds Casanova's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Casanova flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Misalooba lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Casanova will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Didier Misalooba!
A very excited looking Didier Misalooba made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GPG 39
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Casanova fails with a takedown attempt.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dorian but Dorian pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Casanova fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dorian to the ground. Casanova is now in Dorian's guard.
Dorian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Casanova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Casanova is in close to Dorian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dorian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dorian has momentary wrist control but Casanova slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Casanova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Casanova postures up and lands a big shot to Dorian's brow.
Casanova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Casanova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Casanova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Casanova should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Casanova is in close to Dorian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Casanova is fighting to break Dorian's control of his arms but Dorian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Casanova throws a strike but Dorian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Casanova wants to sweep here but Dorian controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casanova trying to control the position.
Casanova wants to hit a switch here but Dorian passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Casanova there!
Casanova sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Casanova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Casanova tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Casanova is looking to improve his position.
Casanova slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dorian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Dorian preventing the sweep.
Casanova keeps trying to improve his position.
Casanova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dorian manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dorian is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorian trying to control the position.
Casanova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Casanova has eaten all the pies!
Casanova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dorian wants to get back to his feet but Casanova is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Casanova throwing strikes but missing.
Casanova postures up.
Dorian controlling Casanova's posture.
Casanova throwing strikes from guard but Dorian blocks nicely.
Casanova preventing the sweep.
Casanova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Casanova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dorian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dorian working a defensive guard here.
Casanova lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Casanova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Casanova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Casanova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dorian's head.
Dorian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Casanova on the ground.
Casanova scoring with some ground and pound.
Casanova distracts Dorian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dorian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Casanova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Casanova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Casanova is fighting to break Dorian's control of his arms but Dorian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Casanova has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casanova postures up and lands a big shot to Dorian's brow.
Casanova passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dorian taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Casanova dominated that round.
That's time! Dorian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Casanova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD#
Dorian lands a big head kick that sends Casanova tumbling to the mat! Dorian takes a step backwards and waves Casanova back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Monte Casanova has been cut.#TD2#
Dorian gets caught napping as Casanova dives in and scores a takedown. Dorian manages to retain guard.
Dorian is wriggling around but Casanova manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
Casanova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Monte Casanova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Casanova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Casanova trying to control from half guard but Dorian is working away.
Casanova drops an elbow to the side of Dorian's head.
Casanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Casanova throwing shots but Dorian is blocking nicely.
Dorian has his hands clasped together around Casanova's back. He's all about the action.
Dorian wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Casanova connects with a nice short shot to Dorian's temple.
Casanova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Casanova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Casanova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Casanova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dorian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Casanova.
Casanova trying to control the action but Dorian is working from the bottom.
Casanova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dorian trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Casanova. #T2#
Casanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dorian is trying to stand back up but Casanova is controlling him
Casanova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Casanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Casanova winds up and cracks Dorian with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Dorian is rocked!
Casanova is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dorian is hurt! He's hurt bad - Casanova fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dorian from any more punishment! Congratulations to Casanova! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Casanova!
Monte Casanova is the new super heavyweight champion!
Monte Casanova bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFF 28w Steve vs Wyoming
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1##TD#
Casanova is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rinaldi's half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Casanova connects with a nice short shot to Rinaldi's temple.
Casanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Casanova drops an elbow to the side of Rinaldi's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Casanova connects with a nice short shot to Rinaldi's temple.
Casanova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Casanova there.
Rinaldi is trying to stand back up but Casanova is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Rinaldi is looking to control Casanova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rinaldi avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Casanova connects with a nice short shot to Rinaldi's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Casanova in particular looking to stall.
Casanova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Casanova connects with a nice short shot to Rinaldi's temple. #T1#
Casanova stops Rinaldi from getting back to his feet.
Casanova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Casanova passes to side control.
Casanova cracks Rinaldi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Casanova working the ground and pound.
Rinaldi pushes Casanova away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Casanova gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Casanova taking a breather here.
Rinaldi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Casanova asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casanova landing strikes.
Rinaldi is looking to reverse the position.
Rinaldi wants to get back to his feet but Casanova drags him back down.
Casanova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Casanova scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Casanova creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rinaldi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Casanova wants to control but Rinaldi is keeping him busy.
Rinaldi wants to get back to his feet but Casanova drags him back down.
Rinaldi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Casanova connects with a decent elbow.
Casanova remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Casanova looks up at the clock and then as Rinaldi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Casanova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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!
Casanova connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rinaldi some visible discomfort.
Casanova working the ground and pound.
Casanova could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rinaldi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Casanova connects with a decent elbow.
Casanova advances nicely into full mount.
Casanova postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rinaldi looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Casanova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rinaldi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Casanova punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Casanova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Casanova has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rinaldi's face. #CUT#
It looks like Jeff Rinaldi has been cut.
Rinaldi is bucking up trying to escape but Casanova cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Casanova won't let Rinaldi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rinaldi looks winded!
Casanova postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rinaldi badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Casanova around the waist but Casanova pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Casanova is the winner by TKO! Casanova jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Casanova!
A very excited looking Monte Casanova rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: QFC Tournament 825 Round 4
Date: Feb 01, 2018

#R1##TD#
Casanova shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bowles napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Casanova looks up at the clock and then as Bowles takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Casanova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Casanova lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bowles down.
Casanova is putting a hurting on Bowles here, landing some big shots from side control.
Casanova lands a nice forearm strike.
Bowles takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Casanova scores with punches from side control.
Casanova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bowles to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casanova wants to control but Bowles is keeping him busy.
Casanova is chipping away with strikes.
Casanova working the head and body with strikes.
Bowles on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Casanova really is a fat lump.
Bowles is trying to improve his position.
Casanova staying calm.#T1#
Bowles on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bowles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Casanova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Casanova working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Casanova is looking to take a break and control but Bowles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowles is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Casanova connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bowles some visible discomfort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casanova working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Casanova cracks Bowles with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Casanova working the body and head with strikes.
Casanova is staying tight to Bowles 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Casanova working the ground and pound.
Casanova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowles keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bowles is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Casanova works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bowles struggling a bit here.
Bowles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casanova cracks Bowles with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Bowles on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bowles takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bowles taking punishment in the form of punches.
Casanova remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Casanova cracks Bowles with a big right hand but Bowles just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Casanova working the head and body with strikes.
Casanova lands some shots froms side control.
Casanova working the head with strikes.
Bowles wants to control but Casanova postures up.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Casanova scoring with punches and elbows.
Bowles looks winded!#T4#
Casanova working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowles is trying to escape the position but Casanova is controlling the position.
Casanova creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Casanova is putting a hurting on Bowles here, landing some big shots from side control.
Casanova cracks Bowles with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Casanova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowles keeps working.
Check out the look on Casanova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Casanova in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Casanova grinds an elbow into Bowles 's temple.
Bowles takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bowles takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bowles takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Casanova 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##TD#
Casanova shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Casanova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Casanova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Casanova with a nice head shot there.
Casanova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Casanova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bowles 's head.
Casanova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowles can do to turn this around?
Casanova advances to half guard.
Bowles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Casanova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Casanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Casanova frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bowles is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casanova working the ground and pound effectively.
Bowles is in a horrible position here. Casanova smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T1#
Casanova with shots to the head and body - Bowles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Casanova landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Casanova.
Monte Casanova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casanova is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bowles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Casanova is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bowles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Casanova dominating with strikes here.
Casanova has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bowles 's face.
Bowles is bucking up trying to escape but Casanova cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Casanova punishing his opponent with strikes.
Casanova with shots to the head and body - Bowles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Casanova lands a heavy elbow.
Casanova scoring with strikes but Bowles is staying in there. #T2#
Casanova landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Casanova.#ROC#
Bowles is rocked!
Casanova with the ground and pound from mount.
Bowles is still in real trouble! Can Casanova finish him?
BOOM! Casanova connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Casanova with shots to the head and body - Bowles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Casanova putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Casanova postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bowles bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Casanova and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Casanova!

Event: QFC Tournament 825 Round 3
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Casanova doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Askren to counter with a crisp jab.
Casanova fails with the takedown
and Askren counters with a left and a right that stings Casanova.
Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Casanova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casanova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askren's waist but Askren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Casanova off to one side.
Askren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Askren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Casanova stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Casanova throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Askren was covering up waiting for the punch and Casanova finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Casanova really is a fat lump.
Casanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Casanova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Askren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Casanova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Casanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova working some strikes from top position.
Casanova might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Askren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Casanova works over Askren with some ground and pound from guard.
Casanova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Casanova connects with a couple of short punches.
Casanova postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving. #T2#
Casanova working some strikes from top position.
Casanova is working Askren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Casanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova is in close to Askren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Askren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Casanova looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Askren is looking for a triangle but Casanova pushes his legs off easily.
Casanova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Casanova preventing the sweep.
Askren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Casanova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Casanova lands a couple of elbows.
Casanova content to stall in guard here.
Casanova chips away with some ground and pound.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Askren lands a nice short elbow.
Casanova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Casanova will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Casanova looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Casanova is working hard here to advance position.
Casanova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Askren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Casanova is working away from the top position though.
Casanova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Casanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Askren is looking to control Casanova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Askren avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Casanova.
Ground and pound from Casanova.
Ground and pound from Casanova.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casanova working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Casanova 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#
Casanova dives in and grabs Askren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes down on Casanova's head and hops out.
Askren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Askren wants it to stay on the feet.
Askren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jean Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casanova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Casanova backs off Askren throws a huge counter combo but Casanova manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Casanova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casanova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askren's waist but Askren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Casanova off to one side.
Casanova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Casanova shoots in looking for a takedown. Askren tries to sprawl out of it but Casanova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Askren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Casanova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Askren counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casanova moves forwards but Askren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Askren scores with a three punch combo!
Casanova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Casanova has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Casanova is defended easily by Askren.
Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat.
Askren is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Casanova has his takedown stuffed
and Askren counters with a left to the body.
Casanova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Askren defends well and Casanova ends up having to push Askren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Askren! #TD2#
Askren scores with a takedown into Casanova's guard.
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Casanova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Casanova looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Casanova thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Askren 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casanova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casanova is on top in guard. #REVR#
Casanova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Askren tries to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Casanova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Casanova from controlling successfully.
Casanova is stalling in the full guard.
Askren wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Casanova is now in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Casanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Casanova winds up and cracks Askren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Casanova there.
Casanova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Askren wants to get back to full guard.
Casanova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Casanova is nestled in close to Askren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Casanova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Askren defending well though.
Casanova lands strikes from half guard.
Casanova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Casanova shoots in for a double leg but Askren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into Casanova's guard.
Askren preventing the sweep.
Casanova lands a decent punch to the body there.
Casanova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Casanova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Askren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Casanova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Casanova is working Askren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Askren's head.
Casanova lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Casanova distracts Askren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Casanova lands a couple of digs.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Casanova lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Askren is rocked!
Casanova with a nice head shot there.
Askren is still in real trouble! Can Casanova finish him?
Askren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren seems to have recovered his senses.
Casanova wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Casanova connects with a couple of short punches.
Casanova is working Askren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Casanova chips away with some ground and pound.
Casanova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Casanova postures up.
Casanova trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Casanova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Casanova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Casanova. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Casanova shoots in for a double leg but Askren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Askren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Casanova but Casanova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Casanova shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Askren as he jumps to the side.
Askren with the counter takedown but Casanova avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Casanova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Casanova or perhaps it was just good defense by Askren, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Askren shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Casanova manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Askren takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Askren won't allow Casanova to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casanova is on top in guard. #REVR#
Askren has momentary wrist control but Casanova slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Casanova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Casanova throws a big elbow that misses.
Casanova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Casanova throws a strike but Askren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Casanova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casanova is on top in guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casanova lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casanova stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
Casanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Askren's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Casanova showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Casanova has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jean Askren!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Monte Casanova!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Monte Casanova!

Monte Casanova wins by split decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 825 Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Casanova gets the takedown into side control.
Pathak is trying to improve his position.
Casanova cracks Pathak with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Casanova should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Casanova has eaten all the pies!
Casanova is putting a hurting on Pathak here, landing some big shots from side control.
Casanova looks up at the clock and then as Pathak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Casanova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pathak is looking to reverse the position.
Casanova looks up at the clock and then as Pathak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Casanova smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pathak is looking for a sweep.
Casanova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Casanova landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Casanova scores with punches from side control.
Pathak is trying to get back to half guard.
Casanova scores with punches from side control.
Casanova lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Casanova landing strikes.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pathak down.
Pathak is looking for a sweep.
Casanova lands an elbow.
Casanova controls the position.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pathak down.
Casanova lands some shots froms side control.
Pathak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Casanova scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pathak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Casanova controlling the position.
Pathak is breathing heavily.
Casanova creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Casanova moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Pathak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casanova scores with a couple of short elbows.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pathak taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pathak is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Casanova scoring with punches from side control.
Pathak is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#
Pathak is rocked!
Pathak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Pathak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Casanova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pathak to see if he's OK.
Casanova lands a strong strike to the head of Pathak. That's dazed him! Casanova looking to finish here. Pathak is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Casanova lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Casanova!

Event: QFC Tournament 825 Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2018

#R1#
Olsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Casanova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Olsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Casanova defends well and Olsen ends up having to push Casanova into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Casanova shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Olsen is trying to defend but Casanova finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Olsen is controlling Casanova's trapped leg to prevent Casanova from advancing to side control.
Well, if Casanova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Casanova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casanova slips a nice elbow through Olsen's hands, connecting with Olsen's forehead.#T1#
Casanova 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.
Casanova lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Casanova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Casanova connects with a nice short shot to Olsen's temple.
Casanova drops an elbow to the side of Olsen's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Olsen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Casanova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Casanova slows the pace down in half guard.
Casanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Olsen has hold of Casanova's hands but Casanova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Casanova is controlling the pace. #T2#
Olsen tries to roll over but Casanova keeps him under control.
Casanova trying to pass the guard but Olsen defending well.
Olsen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Casanova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Casanova lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Casanova content to control rather than advance.
Olsen is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Casanova in particular looking to stall.
Casanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Casanova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Olsen is doing well to control the position and prevent Casanova from advancing to side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Casanova has eaten all the pies!
Casanova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Casanova lands a nice short elbow.
Casanova is taking a breather. Olsen 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.#T4#
Casanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Casanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Casanova not doing much here.
Let's hope that Casanova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Casanova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Casanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Casanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Olsen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Casanova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Casanova dominated that round.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Casanova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olsen's guard.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Casanova stays in close to Olsen's body and controls the position.
Casanova is pushing down on Olsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Casanova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Casanova is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Casanova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casanova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Olsen trying to control but Casanova postures up.
Casanova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Olsen wants to control but Casanova passes into side.
Casanova taking a breather here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Casanova.#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.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Casanova controlling the position.
Casanova lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Casanova stalls from top position.
More stalling from Casanova.
Casanova scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Olsen trying to remain calm as Casanova controls from the top position.
Casanova with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Casanova cracks Olsen with a big elbow.
Casanova is working Olsen over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Olsen being controlled for a moment.
Casanova working the head with strikes.
Olsen being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Casanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Casanova scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Casanova just content to control the position.
Olsen taking a bit of punishment here - Casanova scoring with strikes.
Casanova controls the position from side control.
Casanova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Casanova working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casanova lands an elbow.
Olsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Casanova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Casanova controlling the action here. #T1#
Casanova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Casanova slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Casanova 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.
Casanova is taking a breather. Olsen 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.
Nice strikes from Casanova there. #T3#
Casanova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Casanova slows the pace down in half guard.
Olsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casanova controlling the action here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Olsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Casanova to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Casanova is stalling in the full guard.
Ivar Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monte Casanova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Monte Casanova!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Monte Casanova!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Monte Casanova!

Monte Casanova wins by unanimous decision!

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