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Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 69     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Cain blocks a low kick nicely.
Valentine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Valentine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valentine.
Valentine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valentine works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Valentine moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Valentine jumps into guard, dragging Cain to the mat.
Cain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cain preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cain content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Valentine has locked up a guillotine! Valentine's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cain is holding on here and Valentine must be using up a lot of energy. Cain has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Valentine gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lou Valentine!
Lou Valentine bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 62     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Cain missing with a left hand there. Vargas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vargas scores with a decent looking hook.
Cain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Cain blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vargas scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Cain misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain scores with a hook.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Cain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vargass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vargas wants to clinch up but Cain keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Cain throws a body punch but Vargas moves out of range.
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cain throws a hook but Vargas avoids it easily.
Vargas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cain with a body shot.
Cain misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vargas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vargas slips a straight right by Cain.
Cain throws a jab but it's blocked by Vargas.
Cain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cain misses with a double jab.
Vargas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vargas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cain with a body shot.
Vargas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cain scores with a hook to the body. Vargas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vargas with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas moves away from the strike by Cain.
Cain moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
RJ Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain scores with a hook.
Cain misses with a looping left.
Vargas with a jab.#T3#
Cain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cain throws a hook but Vargas avoids it easily.
As Cain backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but Cain manages to avoid it all.
Vargas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Vargas is just out of range.
Cain lands with a shot to the body.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain connects with a looping right hand.
Cain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Vargas swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Cain scores with a hook.#T4#
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cain to score with a decent uppercut.
Cain cracks a nice hook into Vargas's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Vargas thuds his right hand into Cain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Cain misses.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Cain avoids it with no problem.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it.
Vargas wants to counter with a clinch but Cain pushes him away.
Cain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cain throws a body shot but no joy.
Vargas is looking to chop away at Cain's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RJ Cain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cain throws a series of punches but Vargas moves out of range.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vargas.
Cain swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Cain throws a right hand that misses
and Vargas counters with a head kick. That will keep Cain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
A nice side step and Vargas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cain jabs at Vargas's body.
Cain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vargas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vargas avoids the body shot from Cain.
Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cain moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
Cain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vargas takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Vargas slips a straight right by Cain.
Cain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
RJ Cain is winning the standup battle so far.
Vargas throws a good cross that connects.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vargas drops his hands momentarily and Cain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cain lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Cain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vargas has time to react.
Cain looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Vargas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Cain misses.
Cain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cain.#T3#
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Vargas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vargas slips under a jab from Cain.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
Vargas throws a fast counter high kick but Cain manages to duck under it in time.
Vargas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cain.
Cain blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Cain throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Cain misses with a double jab.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Cain avoids it with no problem.
Vargas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
A countering left hand to the body from Vargas misses.
Vargas slips under a jab from Cain.#T4#
Cain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cain scores with a shot to the body.
Vargas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cain lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.
Cain lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Cain misses.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Vargas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
Cain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
Vargas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RJ Cain dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Vargas misses
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Cain avoids it with no problem.
Cain misses with an uppercut
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand.
Vargas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cain thuds his right hand into Vargas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vargas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vargas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas walks into a straight right hand from Cain.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
Cain misses with a shot to the body
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Cain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Cain avoids it with no problem.
Cain throws out a powerful jab.
Cain works Vargas's body with a nice hook.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Vargas looks to move away, Cain throws a big counter combo but Vargas just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Vargas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vargas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sergio Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cain throws a right and a left that Vargas avoids nicely.
Cain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vargas in his tracks.
Vargas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vargas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Vargas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Cain misses.
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Vargas slips a straight right by Cain.
Vargas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Vargas misses.
Cain jabs Vargas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vargas counters with a big head kick but Cain shrugs it off.
A cross from Cain lands.
Vargas slips a jab from Cain.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Cain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
Cain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Cain misses the shot to the body.
RJ Cain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cain avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Cain is looking to counter punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Vargas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cain has got the better of the exchanges.#KD2#
Vargas cracks Cain with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Vargas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cain to stand back up!#ROC2#Cain is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Oh Cain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vargas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Vargas moved out of range.
Cain seems to have got his legs back now.
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Cain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vargas throws a lazy head kick
and Cain counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to RJ Cain.
Well Cain 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RJ Cain!

RJ Cain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 53     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
Cain misses with a hook. Ortiz ducked under it nicely.
Cain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ortiz.
Cain throws an off balance right hand
and Ortiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz misses with a looping right.
Ortiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Cain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cain cracks a nice hook into Ortiz's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Ortiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Cain misses.
Ortiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz scores with a nice strike.
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cain throws out the jab.
Ortiz connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortiz manages to avoid it.
Cain throws the left hand but Ortiz avoids the punch easily.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Ortiz moved out of range nicely.
Cain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ortiz swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ortiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ortiz misses the shot to the body.
Cain throws a shot from downtown. Ortiz moves away and avoids it.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortiz.
Cain avoids the body shot from Ortiz.
Cain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cain throws the left hand but Ortiz avoids the punch easily.
Ortiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ortiz slips under a jab.#T2#
Ortiz throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Cain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ortiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain moves out of range of the leg kick from Ortiz.
Cain throws a right hand that misses
and Ortiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut. Cain saw that one coming.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cain defending well as Ortiz loads up on a big left hand.
Cain connects with a right hand. Ortiz shakes it off.
Cain 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.
RJ Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain slips a jab from Ortiz.
Ortiz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Cain moves out of range as Ortiz strikes.
Cain throws out a counter right but Ortiz avoids it with no problem.
Cain tries to move into range but Ortiz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Cain.
Ortiz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cain throws a hook but Ortiz blocks it.
Cain misses with a double jab.
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
Ortiz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Ortiz as he connects with a hook.
Ortiz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Ortiz. #T4#
Cain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Ortiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cain misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Ortiz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cain throws a head punch that misses.
Ortiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Cain.
Ortiz has Cain pressed against the cage, preventing Cain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ortiz struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
Ortiz trying to control the position but instead, Cain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ortiz into the cage.
Cain is trying to break the clinch but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cashel Ortiz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Ortiz.
A swing and a miss from Cain.
Ortiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortiz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cain counters with a nice body shot.
Ortiz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ortiz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cain takes a swing at Ortiz's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cain stuns Ortiz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Cain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ortiz.
Cain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Ortiz ducks down to avoid it.
Cain jabs at Ortiz's body.
Cain slips a jab from Ortiz.
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
Ortiz cracks Cain with a good jab.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Cain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Cain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Cain just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz is looking to counter the offense by Cain and move into the clinch.
Ortiz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cashel Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ortiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Ortiz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ortiz 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.
Cashel Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ortiz instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cain.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Cain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Ortiz works on Cain's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz.
Cain misses with the head strike.
Ortiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ortiz fails to land. #BC2#
Cain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortiz moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.#CL#
Ortiz closes the distance and pushes Cain back into the cage.
Ortiz misses with a body punch.
Ortiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cain smiles and moves away.
Cain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortiz.
Cain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortiz.
Cain misses the jab.#T4#
Cain swings widly with a right hand
and Ortiz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cain scores with a nice strike.
Ortiz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.#CL#
Cain gets tackled into the cage by Ortiz. Ortiz maintains the clinch.
A short left from Cain.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cain.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Cain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cashel Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cashel Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cain takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ortiz.
Cain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ortiz throws a combination that misses
and Cain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cain dodges the punch combination from Ortiz.
Cain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ortiz's head.
Ortiz throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cain connects with a crisp jab.
Ortiz defending well as Cain loads up on a big left hand.
Cain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cain. #T1#
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Cain moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Cain works the jab nicely.#CL#
Ortiz rushes Cain and presses him up against the cage.
Cain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Ortiz.
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cain tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Cain blocking some punches.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ortiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cain walks away with a smile on his face. Ortiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Ortiz is looking to counter the offense by Cain and move into the clinch.
Cain throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortiz lands with a hook. Cain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain misses with the combination.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortiz.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Ortiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ortiz with a body shot.#T3#
Cain throws a body punch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cain.
Cashel Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ortiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Cain connects with a body shot that sends Ortiz's belly button to the back.
Ortiz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Ortiz.
Cain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortiz finds it's way round the side to connect with Cain's head.
Ortiz moves out of range as Cain strikes.
Ortiz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
RJ Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortiz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cain. That did some damage!
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Ortiz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ortiz blocks a jab.#T4#
Ortiz scores with a hook to the body. Cain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Ortiz.
Ortiz is looking to clinch.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cain works the jab nicely.#CL#
Ortiz clinches with his opponent.
Cain cracks Ortiz with a nice body shot.
Cain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cain scores with a shot to the side of Ortiz's head.
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
RJ Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ortiz 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cashel Ortiz!

Cashel Ortiz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 47     
Date:   Mar 10, 2021
#R1#
Cain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Lee avoids the body shot from Cain.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cain.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cain throws a poor cross that misses
and Cain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cain lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cain doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Cain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cain walks into a jab.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee scores with a jab. Cain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee thows a leg kick but Cain checks it
and Cain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee moves away from the strike by Cain.
Lee looks to clinch
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cain, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Cain.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Cain avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee jumps guard but Cain stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Lee gets control of Cain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cain sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Our spies down at at Team Grunt inform us that Lee has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cain trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Cain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cain passes into side control. #T3#
Cain working away.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Cain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee trying to hold on to Cain's head to control him but Cain postures up. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cain decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Cain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Cain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee is looking to chop away at Cain's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Lee 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##CL2#
Lee clinches up with Cain and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee looking to stall.
Cain trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Cain blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Cain avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cain controlling the action here for a moment.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cain misses with some punches.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cain smiles and moves away.
RJ Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Lee.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cain slips a jab from Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Cain misses with a two punch combination.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Cain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Cain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee misses the body punch
and Cain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee scores with a hook.
Cain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cain checks a leg kick.
Cain throws a right hand that misses
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Cain works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Cain throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Lee has Cain up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Lee tries a body shot but Cain blocks it.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee tries to pull guard but Cain holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Lee is pushing Cain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Cain lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Cain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Lee is trying to pull guard but Cain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cain prevents a body shot from Lee.
Cain pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee tries to work over Cain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee gets through Cain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Cain manages to break the clinch.
Cain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mister Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mister Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Cain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Cain misses with a straight left.
Cain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Cain misses.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Cain's head but Cain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Cain defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Cain as he connects with a hook.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Cain backing away here, and Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cain.
Cain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cain loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.#T2#
Cain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Cain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Cain lands a jab to the head.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Mister Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Cain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee jabs at Cain's body.#T3#
Lee moves out of range as Cain strikes.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cain lands with an overhand left.
Cain loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee tries to clinch up.
It looked like Cain was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Lee misses.
Cain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
RJ Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Cain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Cain off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Cain there.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee scores with a jab.
Cain swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Cain down.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cain misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Cain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Cain avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mister Lee.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Lee!

An out of breath Mister Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BBFC Fight Night 1     
Date:   Feb 05, 2021
#R1#
Hearn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cain counters with a one-two to the body.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain throws a hook but Hearn avoids it easily.
Cain throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Hearn moves into the clinch.
Hearn lands a shot to the body.
Hearn taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Hearn as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain has a couple of punches blocked by Hearn. #BC#
Cain manages to break the clinch.
Hearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Hearn.
Cain misses with a right hand
and Hearn counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Hearn is looking to chop away at Cain's legs.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
Cain cracks a nice hook into Hearn's ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hearn.
Nice shot lands for Hearn.
Hearn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hearn scoring well with a low kick there.
Cain throws a series of punches but Hearn avoids them all with ease.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearn manages to avoid it.
Hearn throws an overhand right that lands on Cain's shoulder, as Cain tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cain 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.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Hearn's head but Hearn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hearn blocks a jab.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hearn throws out the jab.
Hearn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick from Hearn lands but Cain takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like RJ Cain has been cut.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Hearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cain crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hearn - the referee stops the clock and Cain gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hearn. Cain manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
Hearn lands with a kick to the temple. Cain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hearn looks to land a body kick but Cain moved away.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Hearn tenderised Cain's leg. Cain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hearn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hearn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cain takes a step back to recover.
Cain misses with an uppercut. Hearn saw that one coming.
Hearn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hearn moves out of range as Cain strikes.
Hearn throws a head kick that misses.
Hearn throws a head kick that Cain semi-blocks.
Cain jabs Hearn to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Hearn dips to his left and cracks Cain with an uppercut!
Cain misses with a jab to the body
and Hearn counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hearn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Hearn clinches up with Cain and pushes him back against the cage.
Hearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hearn misses with a punch on the inside.
Cain prevents a body shot from Hearn.
Hearn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cain up against the cage.
Cain is trying to push Hearn away but Hearn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cain has had enough of the clinch but Hearn keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Cain takes a shot to the head.
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
Hearn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hearn fails to land.
Cain misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hearn backwards.
Cain is trying to push Hearn away but Hearn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hearn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cain.
Hearn just leaning against Cain, taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on RJ Cain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cain keeps the fight on the outside.
Cain throws a body punch but Hearn moves out of range.
Hearn blocks a jab.
Hearn moves out of range of the strikes.
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Hearn.
Hearn lands an overhand right.
Hearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Hearn walks into a left hand.
A solid body kick from Hearn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearn manages to avoid it.
Hearn with a nice calf kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hearn. Cain shrugs it off though.
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and Cain moves out of range easily. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hearn.
Cain takes a swing at Hearn's ribcage but misses.
Cain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hearn counters with a three punch combo that has Cain backing up. Cain nods at Hearn to acknowledge the strikes.
Hearn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hearn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping body kick lands there for Hearn.
Hearn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! Hearn slams his shin into Cain's torso.
Hearn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hearn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hearn is looking to clinch. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Hearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearn misses the shot to the body.
Hearn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cain moves out of range as Hearn throws a body kick.
Cain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hearn connects with a nice looking jab.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hearn swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hearn looks to throw a body kick
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Hearn misses with the body kick
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hearn.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Hearn misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hearn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hearn throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Cain throws a jab but it's blocked by Hearn.
Cain misses with an uppercut
and Hearn counters with a stiff right hand.
Hearn moves out of range as Cain strikes.
Hearn lands with a nice body kick.
Cain misses with a body punch
and Hearn counters with a low kick, right behind Cain 's knee.
Cain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hearn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cain. Cain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cain takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hearn misses with a leg kick
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hearn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hearn slips under a jab from Cain.
Hearn wants to counter the offense by Cain and move into the clinch position.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hearn.
Hearn connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas Hearn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Hearn's head but Hearn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hearn is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Cain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hearn.
Cain is looking to counter punch.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Hearn ducks down to avoid it.
Hearn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Cain misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Hearn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on RJ Cain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hearn throws a low kick but Cain avoids it.
Cain is looking for a counter combo.
Hearn misses with a kick to the body.
Hearn misses the jab.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Hearn moved out of range nicely.
Hearn scores with a push kick.
Cain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hearn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Hearn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cain walks into a stiff left hand from Hearn.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cain checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Cain as he checks the leg kick.
Hearn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hearn. That's going to slow Cain down.
Some wild striking there from Cain. #T1#
Hearn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hearn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hearn misses with a right hand
and Cain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hearn misses with a body kick.
Cain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hearn throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Cain misses with a hook.
Hearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Cain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hearn scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Cain cracks Hearn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hearn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cain counters with a one-two to the body.
Hearn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cain counters with a three punch combo that has Hearn backing up. Hearn nods at Cain to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hearn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cain will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hearn misses with a head kick.
Hearn slips a jab from Cain.
Hearn feints a counter leg kick.
Hearn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cain misses with a series of wild punches.
Hearn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hearn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Cain lands a jab to Hearn's midsection.
A jab from Cain misses.
Hearn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cain.
Hearn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hearn throws a lazy body kick
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hearn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas Hearn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hearn stalling against the cage.
A short right from Cain.
RJ Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hearn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hearn leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
Cain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cain throws a head punch that misses.
Cain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
Thomas Hearn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cain lands with a left to the head.
Cain lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hearn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cain backwards. #BC2#
Hearn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Hearn.
Well Hearn 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Hearn!

In his post fight interview, Thomas Hearn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: BFC 32: Soares Vs. King     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1##CL#
Oliver has closed the distance and engaged Cain in a clinch.
Oliver working aggressively here. #BC2#
Cain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Cain 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.
Cain scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Oliver has managed to clinch.
Oliver struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
Cain lands with a right to the head.
Oliver is leaning against Cain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cain.
Oliver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cain avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cain.
Cain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cain tries to circle away but Oliver has him pinned against the cage.
Oliver can't find room to land a body shot as Cain controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Oliver fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Oliver as the two fighters clinch.
Oliver misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliver.
Oliver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliver digs a right hand into Cain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cain's gas tank. #T1#
Cain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliver backwards.
Nice body punch from Oliver.
Oliver pushes Cain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oliver misses with a punch on the inside.
Cain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oliver misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliver.
Our sources have told us that Oliver has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A body shot lands from Cain.
Cain is trying to push Oliver away but Oliver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oliver prevents a body shot from Cain.
Oliver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cain.
Oliver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Cain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Oliver fails to land.
Oliver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oliver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliver lands an elbow inside.
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!
Oliver has Cain pressed against the cage, preventing Cain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oliver lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Cain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliver throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Cain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cain slips under a jab.
Oliver ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Good shot there by Cain.
Oliver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Oliver instigates a clinch.
Cain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Oliver scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Cain avoids the elbow strike from Oliver, against the cage.
Cain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cain wants to stall.
Oliver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliver.
Oliver digs a right hand underneath Cain's ribcage. Cain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oliver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliver misses with the head strike.
Oliver works on Cain's body with a couple of short punches.
Oliver scores with a shot to the side of Cain's head.
Oliver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cain's defenses.
Cain blocks a body shot from Oliver.
Oliver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cain's elbow.
Oliver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cain's elbow.
Oliver throws a punch but it's blocked by Cain.
Oliver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cain. #T4#
Cain prevents a body shot from Oliver.
A shot in the inside from Oliver.
Oliver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliver throws a punch but it's blocked by Cain.
Oliver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cain takes a shot to the head.
Oliver misses with a body punch.
Oliver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Cain.
Oliver misses with some punches.
Cain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oliver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Cain blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Oliver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Oliver dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oliver throws a series of punches but Cain avoids them all with ease.
Oliver misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliver.
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliver.
Cain misses with a wild combination.
Oliver tries to clinch up but Cain circles away and keeps his distance.
Cain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Oliver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cain.
Cain throws out a counter right but Oliver avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cain throws a body shot but no joy.
Cain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oliver.
The fighters circling - Oliver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Oliver is looking to clinch but Cain is avoiding it.
Oliver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cain can do to turn this around?#T1#
Oliver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cain circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliver throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Oliver.
A shot to the body from Oliver misses
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Oliver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliver cracks Cain with a nice body shot.
Cain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliver backwards.
Cain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliver lands a hook that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Cain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliver lands an elbow inside that Cain shrugs off. #BC2#
Cain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
RJ Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cain misses with a hook.
Oliver appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oliver misses with a body shot
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Oliver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Cain blocks an uppercut.
Oliver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oliver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cain swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliver struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
Oliver misses with a body punch.
Oliver putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cain in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Cain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oliver has him pressed against the cage.
Jamie Oliver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oliver digs a right hand into Cain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cain's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliver. #T3#
Oliver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oliver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliver.
Cain lands with a left to the head.
Oliver gets through Cain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Oliver working aggressively here.
Oliver tries to work over Cain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cain is trying to force a seperation but Oliver has the dominant position.
Oliver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oliver throws a punch but it's blocked by Cain.
Oliver misses with a body punch.
Oliver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oliver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cain has had enough of the clinch but Oliver keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Oliver. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain managing to block the knees to the body from Oliver.
Oliver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliver lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliver.
Oliver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cain is trying to push Oliver away but Oliver has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oliver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Oliver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cain or not.
A short uppercut from Oliver.
Oliver lands a hook that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Oliver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliver lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliver presses Cain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliver prevents Cain from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Oliver dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Oliver with a jab.#CL#
Oliver has closed the distance and engaged Cain in a clinch.
Oliver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oliver lands a nice uppercut.
Oliver is working Cain over against the cage.
Oliver has a couple of punches blocked by Cain.
Oliver scores with a shot to the side of Cain's head.
Cain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver misses with an elbow over the top.
Oliver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliver digs a right hand underneath Cain's ribcage. Cain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliver misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliver.
Cain has a couple of punches blocked by Oliver. #BC2#
Cain manages to break the clinch.
Cain avoids the body shot from Oliver.
Oliver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oliver throws an overhand right that lands on Cain's shoulder, as Cain tries to avoid the shot.
Oliver lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamie Oliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Oliver has managed to clinch.
Cain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliver blocks a body shot from Cain.
Oliver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Oliver has Cain pressed against the cage, preventing Cain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cain blocks an elbow strike.
Oliver has a couple of punches blocked by Cain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliver. #T2#
Oliver throws a head punch that misses.
Oliver lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Oliver.
Oliver struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands. #BC2#
Cain breaks the clinch.
Cain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliver wants to clinch but Cain slips to the side
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliver is looking to clinch but Cain is avoiding it.
Oliver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliver lands with a right hand. #KD#
Oliver drops his shoulder and cracks Cain with a huge uppercut! Cain goes down! Can Oliver finish him? #ROC#Cain is rocked!
Oliver wants to pass the guard but Cain is keeping the position.
Cain is still in real trouble! Can Oliver finish him?
Oliver 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.
Oliver continues to stall.#T3#
Cain seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Oliver looking to pass the guard.
Oliver trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RJ Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliver throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliver trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oliver missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliver lands with an uppercut that bounces Cain off the cage and back into range.
Oliver misses with a shot to the body
letting Cain counter with a right hand.
Jamie Oliver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliver misses with a body shot.
Oliver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliver works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliver.
Oliver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Oliver moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Oliver showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oliver 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Oliver!

Jamie Oliver decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: BFC Hardcore 6     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Chacing uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chacing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chacing throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Cain misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Chacing throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cain defending well as Chacing loads up on a big left hand.
Cain throwing a counter right hand but Chacing manages to avoid it.
Chacing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chacing jabs Cain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cain lands a body shot.
Chace Chacing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chacing moves away.
Chacing lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chacing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chacing slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Cain. #T1#
Chacing misses the jab.#TD2#
Chacing manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cain on his heels. He'll look to pass Cain's guard now, I'm sure.
Cain is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gunner's School of Combat that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chacing looking to pass the guard.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Chacing from controlling successfully.
Chacing sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cain tries to get out of the position.
Chacing wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chacing on the ground.
Cain is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Chacing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Chacing trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
RJ Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Cain.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chacing.
Chacing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Chacing.
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chacing.
A telegraphed right hand from Chacing misses the target.
Chacing cracks Cain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chacing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chacing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Chacing drives through and clinches with Cain against the cage. #T3#
Chacing is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
RJ Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chace Chacing.
Cain prevents a body shot from Chacing.
A frustrated look appears on Cain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chacing working aggressively here.
Chacing lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chacing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chacing is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cain to keep the fight standing.
Chacing lands a hook that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Cain tries to break the clinch but Chacing is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chacing.
Cain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cain.
Chacing misses with some punches.
Cain avoiding damage as Chacing throws knees to the body.
Chacing displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cain up against the cage.#BC2#
Chacing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain 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. #CUT#It looks like Chace Chacing has been cut.
Chacing scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chacing takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Chacing.
Chacing misses with the combination.
Cain misses with a series of wild punches.
Chacing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cain but Cain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Chacing finds it's way through Cain's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chace Chacing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chace Chacing'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#
Cain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chace Chacing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chacing misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Cain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chacing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chacing 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.
Chacing is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cain throws a big shot that misses.
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chacing scores with a decent looking hook.
Chacing tries to clinch but Cain moves out of range.
Chacing moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chacing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cain slips a straight right by Chacing.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Chacing 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Chacing looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chacing wants to pass the guard but Cain is defending well. #SUB2#
Chacing is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chacing trying to pass the guard but Cain defending well.
Cain tries to roll over but Chacing keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Chacing is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Chacing wants to pass the guard but Cain is defending well.
Chacing is just content to waste time from the top position. Cain takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cain controlling Chacing's posture.
Chacing won't allow Cain to sweep him here.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Chacing from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Chacing drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cain looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cain looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cain! #REVR#
Chacing manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cain's best efforts.
Cain controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cain is looking to take a break and control but Chacing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chacing trying to control from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Chacing is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cain pulls his head out easily.
Cain controlling the action here.
Cain wants to free his trapped foot but Chacing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chacing keeps working.
Cain seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Chacing has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cain escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cain!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RJ Cain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chace Chacing's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chacing wants to clinch.
Chacing shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cain sprawls well. Cain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chacing gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Chacing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chacing catches Cain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chacing throws the left hand but Cain avoids the punch easily.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Chacing scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chacing looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Chacing misses with an uppercut. Cain saw that one coming.
Chacing stuns Cain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chacing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Chacing has his takedown stuffed
and Chacing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Cain tries to keep at a distance but Chacing has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chacing misses with the head strike.
Chacing tries to land knees in the clinch but Cain avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Cain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chacing.
Chacing avoids the body shot from Cain.
Chacing throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Chacing has Cain up against the cage in a clinch.
Cain tries to stall but Chacing uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD2#
Chacing has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cain regains guard immediately.
Chace Chacing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chacing tries to free his leg and advance position but Cain is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Chacing is looking for a triangle but Cain pushes his legs off easily.
Chacing is trying to keep Cain in close.
Chacing is trying to hold Cain in close to prevent damage but Cain has managed to pass into half guard.
Chacing wants to improve his position but Cain is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Chacing looking for submissions off his back.
Cain wants to pass the guard but Chacing is defending well.
Chacing tries to roll over but Cain keeps him under control.
Chacing gets back to full guard.
Cain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chacing is keeping the position for now. #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.
Chacing wants to control but Cain passes easily into half guard.
Cain is controlling the pace.
Cain prevents Chacing from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chace Chacing.
Well Chacing 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chace Chacing!

Our winner, Chace Chacing, 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: BFC 25: Butcher Vs. Cain     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cain throws a shot from downtown. Butcher moves away and avoids it.
Butcher scores with a shot to the body.
Cain's coach down at Hardcore MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A big right from Cain misses.
Nice cross by Cain.#CUT2#It looks like Conor Butcher has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Butcher.
Butcher dives in for a single leg takedown but Cain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Butcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cain as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain moves forwards but Butcher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Butcher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Butcher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butcher tries to pull guard but Cain holds him up against the cage and eventually Butcher drops back down to his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Butcher fails to land. #T1#
Butcher tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cain is trying to force a seperation but Butcher has the dominant position.
Cain leaning his opponent against the cage.
Butcher misses with a body punch.
Cain misses with the head strike.
Cain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Butcher tries to score a body lock takedown but Cain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Butcher misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Butcher pulls Cain into guard.
Cain trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Butcher holds on and takes a little breather.
Cain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Butcher's guard.
Cain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Butcher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Butcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Butcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cain keeping full guard, as Butcher tries to pass.
Butcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butcher stopping the sweep attempt from Cain.
Butcher chips away with some ground and pound.
Butcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Cain working a defensive guard here.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Butcher landing some decent shots from guard.
Cain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Butcher lands a couple of digs.
Butcher trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Butcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Butcher with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Butcher throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Butcher lands a couple of elbows.
Butcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butcher 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.
Cain looking to control.
Cain wants to get back to his feet but Butcher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Butcher advances to half guard.
Cain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butcher.
Butcher prevents Cain from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Butcher lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Butcher.
Cain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Butcher.
Butcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Butcher moves away from the strike by Cain.
Butcher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Butcher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Butcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cain can do to turn this around?
Butcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cain is trying to stand.
Butcher is taking a breather. Cain 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.
Cain taking some punishment here, with Butcher in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Butcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conor Butcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Butcher slips a nice elbow through Cain's hands, connecting with Cain's forehead.
Butcher prevents Cain from standing back up.
Butcher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Butcher looks to land a strike but Cain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Butcher trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Cain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butcher.
Cain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butcher postures up in Cain's guard and throws a big left but Cain blocks it.
Butcher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Butcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Cain has wrist control.
Butcher distracts Cain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Butcher throws a big elbow that misses.
Cain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cain wants to get back to his feet but Butcher is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Butcher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cain looking to control.
Cain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butcher throws a big right hand that misses.
Butcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cain is looking to stand up but Butcher isn't so interested in that idea.
Butcher throwing strikes from guard but Cain blocks nicely.
Butcher works over Cain with some ground and pound from guard.
Butcher passes Cain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Butcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Butcher is trying to control. Cain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cain pushes Butcher off looking to stand but Butcher dives back in and keeps control.
Cain wants to get back to full guard.
Butcher is trying to control the action in half guard but Cain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Butcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butcher wants to take a breather but Cain is having none of it.
Butcher is looking to advance position but Cain won't allow it.
Cain is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Butcher is pressing down on Cain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cain is holding on for now.
Cain has hold of Butcher's hands but Butcher slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butcher is pressing down on Cain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cain is holding on for now. #T4#
Butcher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Butcher keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cain is staying active underneath Butcher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Butcher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cain keeping control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Butcher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Butcher misses with the combination.
Butcher lands with an uppercut that bounces Cain off the cage and back into range.
Butcher lands the left hand.
A big right from Cain misses.
Butcher throws a right hand that misses
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Butcher misses with a takedown attempt - Cain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain stuffs the takedown.
Butcher cracks Cain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Butcher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cain at a distance. #T1#
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Butcher fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain lands with a nice body punch.
Butcher takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Butcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Butcher swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butcher clobbers Cain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Butcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Cain.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butcher.
Good standup being displayed there by Butcher as he connects with a hook.
Butcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cain avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Butcher dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Butcher walks into a left hand.
Cain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cain.
Butcher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cain tries to avoid it but Butcher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cain to the ground. Cain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conor Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher wants to clinch up but Cain keeps it at a distance.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Good shot there by Cain.#T3#
Cain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Cain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Cain as Butcher shoots in.
Butcher looks for a takedown but Cain sprawls well.
Cain throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Butcher counters with a shoot takedown. Cain fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Cain pushes Butcher off and gets back to his feet.
Cain throws a jab when Butcher was well out of range.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Butcher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cain counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
Cain slaps away a takedown attempt from Butcher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Butcher takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Cain throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Butcher staying out of range there.
Butcher changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cain with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Butcher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Butcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but RJ Cain just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Cain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cain duly obliges.
Cain cracks Butcher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Butcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cain! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Butcher doesn't seem bothered though.
RJ Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butcher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Butcher tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butcher at a distance. #TD#
Butcher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cain on his heels. He'll look to pass Cain's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Butcher slips nicely into half guard.
Butcher passes to full mount! #T1#
Cain wants to try and get back to his feet.
Butcher unloads with some shots from mount but Cain bucks and avoids them well.
Cain is trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Butcher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cain is desperately trying to improve his position but Butcher has a good base and remains in mount.
Butcher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cain?
Butcher misses with a head shot.
Butcher cracks Cain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Butcher trying to control but Cain is having none of it. #T2#
Butcher lands a big elbow.
Cain tries to reverse the position but Butcher maintains control.
Cain blocking the ground and pound.
Butcher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Butcher.
Butcher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Butcher thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Butcher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cain hang on?#T3#
Butcher throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cain because Butcher loaded up on that one.
Butcher dominating with strikes here.
Butcher landing shots from mount.
Cain avoids a series of strikes thrown by Butcher.
The referee warns Cain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Butcher punching from mount but Cain doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Butcher working the ground and pound effectively.
Butcher raining down hammerfists from mount.
Butcher lands a nice shot to the head.
Cain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butcher punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Butcher landing strikes from the mount and Cain is in trouble!
Cain wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Butcher.
Butcher landing shots from mount.
Butcher raining down shots from the mount!
Butcher thowing shots but they're missing.
Butcher with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Cain that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Butcher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cain hang on?
Cain tries to hold on but Butcher pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Butcher had his way with RJ Cain in that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Butcher's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Butcher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Cain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cain.#TD#
Butcher closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Butcher lands in his opponent's guard.
Cain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butcher lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher chips away with some ground and pound.
Butcher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butcher stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Butcher passes Cain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Butcher throwing shots but Cain is blocking nicely.
Butcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Butcher thows a huge punch but Cain dodges it nicely.
Butcher not doing much here.
Butcher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cain's head.
Butcher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cain taking some punishment here, with Butcher in his half guard.
Butcher not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Butcher is nestled in close to Cain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cain wants to control but Butcher is keeping busy.
Butcher thows a huge punch but Cain dodges it nicely.
Butcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Butcher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Butcher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Butcher thows a huge punch but Cain dodges it nicely.
Cain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Butcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Butcher moves into full mount! Cain won't be happy about that! #T3#
Butcher with good strikes from the mount here!
Cain is trying desperately to improve position.
Butcher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Conor Butcher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Butcher content just to control the position here.
RJ Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cain wants to control but Butcher is having none of it.
Butcher controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butcher'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Butcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Butcher 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Butcher!

Conor Butcher retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Conor Butcher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BFC Bloodbath 4     
Date:   Oct 02, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adee lands a slapping body shot.
Adee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardcore MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cain lands a nice looking body shot.
Adee throws a hook but Cain blocks it.
Adee scores with a jab to the head.
Cain throws a body punch but Adee moves out of range.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Adee moved out of range nicely.
Cain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Adee.
Adee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Cain takes a swing at Adee's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cain moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Adee cracks Cain with an open hand slap.
Adee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adee throws a low kick but Cain moves out of range easily.
Cain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cain just misses with a punch to the body.
Adee slips a straight right by Cain.
A slapping body kick lands there for Adee.
Adee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Adee moves out of range of the strikes.
Cain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adee.
Adee stuns Cain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cain misses the jab.
Adee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cain.
Cain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
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!
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Adee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adee tries a head kick but it misses.
Adee throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
Cain moves away from the strike by Adee.
Nice body punch from Cain.
Cain scores with a decent looking hook.
Adee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cain misses with a straight left.
Adee tries a head kick but it misses.
Adee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adee throws a shot from downtown. Cain moves away and avoids it.
Adee throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cain throwing a counter right hand but Adee manages to avoid it.
Cain blocks a head kick by Adee.
Cain tests Adee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adee walks into a stiff left hand from Cain.#T3#
Adee misses with a low kick.
Cain misses with a hook.
Adee wants to counter with a clinch but Cain pushes him away.
A cross from Cain lands.
Cain lands with an overhand left.
Cain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Adee.
Cain connects with a right hand. Adee shakes it off.
Adee with the inside leg kick.
Cain connects with a right hand. Adee shakes it off.
Adee misses with a wild body shot.
Adee throws a head kick that misses
and Cain counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cain darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Adee is rocked!
Adee wants to clinch
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adee is still on wobbly legs! Can Cain finish him?#T4#
Cain misses with a wild combination.
Adee seems to have recovered his senses.
Adee throws an overhand right that lands on Cain's shoulder, as Cain tries to avoid the shot.
Cain slips a jab from Adee.
Adee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Adee.
An attempted straight right counter from Cain misses the target.
A cross from Adee lands.
Adee missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Adee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adee staying out of range there.
Adee throws a low kick but Cain moves out of range easily.
Cain throwing a counter right hand but Adee manages to avoid it.
Adee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RJ Cain 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#
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adee.
Adee moves out of range as Cain strikes.
Cain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adee.
A nice leg kick from Adee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Adee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cain has got the better of the exchanges.
Cain misses with an uppercut.
Adee slips a jab from Cain.
Adee tries to move into range but Cain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adee works the jab nicely.
Cain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adee can do to turn this around?
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adee misses the jab.
Cain moves out of range of the body kick.
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
Adee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adee misses with a straight left. #T1#
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adee.
Adee closes the distance but Cain moves to the side
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cain lands a lovely overhand right.
Adee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Cain.
Adee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adee throws a head kick that misses.
Cain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adee tries to move into range but Cain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cain cracks a nice hook into Adee's ribs.
Adee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cain if he has to take too many more of those.
Adee lands with a straight right. Cain didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Cain jabs Adee right on the nose. Adee blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Cain.
Adee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
RJ Cain is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Adee misses with a looping left.
Adee throws a shot to the body.
Adee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adee misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cain is looking to counter punch.
Cain takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Cain blocks the leg kick.
Cain scores with a hook.
Cain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adee throws a lazy body kick
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adee takes one to the chin there.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adee wants to counter with a clinch but Cain pushes him away.
Adee with a nice calf kick.
Adee throws a hook to the side of Cain's head but Cain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adee throws a combination that misses
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Adee misses
and Cain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Cain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Adee is just out of range.
Adee throws the kick towards the body but Cain avoids it.
A low kick from Adee misses
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Cain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adee wants to slow Cain down by chopping away at his legs.
Adee throws out a loose jab but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adee throws a solid leg kick but Cain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adee.
Adee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Adee.
Adee looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adee doesn't seem bothered though.
Cain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adee throws a front kick aimed at Cain's knee but Cain avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RJ Cain dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Adee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adee ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Adee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cain misses with a hook.
Adee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cain.
Cain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adee looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
Nice shot by Cain.
An inside leg kick from Adee misses.
Cain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adee tries to land a front kick but Cain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Cain misses the target.
Cain throws a lazy uppercut
and Adee counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adee under the eye.
Cain avoids the head kick by Adee.
Cain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Adee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adee's head.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Adee misses with a jab to the body
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Cain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adee misses the shot to the body.
Cain scores with a sloppy right hand. Adee should have avoided that one.
A big right from Cain misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adee, as that shot connected.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Adee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Adee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adee throws a right hand that misses
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
Cain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adee takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Cain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cain lands a jab to Adee's midsection.
Adee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Cain looks to throw the jab but Adee is out of range.
Good leg kick by Adee.
Adee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cain.
Cain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adee ducks under a wild hook from Cain.#T3#
Adee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Cain misses.
Cain misses with a looping left.
Adee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adee throws a low kick, looking for Cain's leg but Cain calmly moves out of range.
Cain lands a nice hook to Adee's body. Adee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arriorus Adee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adee connects with a nice looking jab.
Cain moves out of range of the body kick from Adee.
Adee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Cain misses its intended target.
Adee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cain scores with a hook to the body. Adee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Cain misses with a looping right.
RJ Cain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cain lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Adee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cain digs a good hook to Adee's body.
Adee throws a head kick that misses
letting Cain counter with a right hand.
Adee misses with a body shot.
Cain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adee throws a jab but it's blocked by Cain.
Cain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Adee slips under a jab.
Adee wants to counter with a clinch but Cain pushes him away.
Adee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adee tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
RJ Cain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cain 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RJ Cain!

RJ Cain thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: BFC 20: Randleman Vs. Carver     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Cain lands a slapping body shot.
Nimoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nimoy lands a body shot.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Nimoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nimoy misses the target.
Nimoy drops his hands momentarily and Cain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HARDCORE MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain throws the left hand but Nimoy avoids the punch easily.
Cain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain scores with a body shot.
Nimoy avoids the body shot from Cain.
Cain misses with a hook to the body
and Cain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nimoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Nimoy tries a quick counter leg kick but Cain is wise to it.
Cain slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nimoy.
Cain jabs Nimoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nimoy throws a head kick that misses.
Cain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Nimoy with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Nimoy.
It seemed like Nimoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nimoy just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nimoy throws a right hand that Cain ducks under and follows up with a left that Cain also avoids with ease.
RJ Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimoy slips under a jab from Cain.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain throws a sloppy body shot
and Nimoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nimoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cain blocks the body kick.
Nimoy misses with a shot to the body
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cain lands with a shot to the body.
Nimoy ducks right into an uppercut from Cain.
Cain throws a jab when Nimoy was well out of range.
Cain moves away from the strike by Nimoy.
Nimoy drops his hands momentarily and Cain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nimoy throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Cain throws a right and a left that Nimoy avoids nicely.
A left lands for Cain.#T3#
Cain lands with a good body shot.
Cain scores with a jab to the head.
Cain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nimoy.#ROC#Nimoy is rocked!
Cain connects with a superb combination that knocks Nimoy out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Cain before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Nimoy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). RJ Cain!
A very excited looking RJ Cain 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: BFC Bloodbath 3     
Date:   Aug 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Cain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jukola.
Cain slips under a jab from Jukola.
Jukola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cain's sensitive parts.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
and Cain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jukola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cain.
Cain throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Jukola moved out of range nicely.
Cain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cain at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Cain as he checks the leg kick.
Cain takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Jukola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Jukola misses with a straight right.
Cain throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
Jukola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Cain slips under a jab from Jukola.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cain throws out the jab.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jukola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cain rather than just go for the knockout.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Cain.
Jukola defending well as Cain loads up on a big left hand.
Jukola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been informed that Jukola 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.
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Jukola.
Jukola misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cain counters with a left and a right that stings Jukola.
Cain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukola sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Jukola, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola cracks a nice hook into Cain's ribs.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Cain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jukola.
Cain lands a really nice looking cross but Jukola seems unphased.
Jukola staying out of range there.
Jukola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cain with a body shot.
Cain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola defending well as Cain loads up on a big left hand.
Jukola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cain with a body shot.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cain loads up on a big right hand but Jukola slips the punch.
Nice cross by Cain.
Cain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Jukola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cain momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Cain. Beautiful body shot.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cain.
Jukola stuns Cain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cain blocks a leg kick.
Jukola misses with a left hand
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Cain avoids the body shot from Jukola.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Cain looks to throw the jab but Jukola is out of range.
Cain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cain throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Cain moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Jukola misses with a body kick.
Cain misses with a body shot. #T4#
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Cain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cain misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Jukola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cain misses with a shot to the body
and Jukola counters with a left to the body.
Jukola misses with a looping left.
Jukola swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Cain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Cain.
Jukola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timo Jukola 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#
Jukola swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Cain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cain with a hook.
Jukola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cain moves out of range of the leg kick from Jukola.
Cain cracks Jukola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cain throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola wants to counter with a clinch but Cain pushes him away.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Cain saw that one coming.
Cain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Cain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Cain.
Jukola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Jukola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Jukola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jukola.
Jukola avoids the body shot from Cain.
Cain misses the jab.
Jukola misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
Cain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Cain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cain throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukola counters with a nice leg kick.
Jukola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Cain saw that one coming.
Cain misses with a hook.
Cain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jukola counters with a solid body kick.
Cain takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Cain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Jukola throws the left hand but Cain avoids the punch easily.
Cain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jukola works the jab nicely.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but Cain slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Jukola moved out of range nicely.
Jukola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukola.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cain.
Jukola blocks a jab.
A combination from Jukola does no damage.
Cain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jukola blocks a jab.
Jukola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukola connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cain misses with a looping left.
Cain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola. #T3#
Jukola 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.
Cain misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
Cain throws a right and a left that Jukola avoids nicely.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jukola takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jukola throws a low kick but Cain moves out of range easily.
Cain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jukola lands a nice shot that snaps Cain's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cain misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Jukola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cain moves away.
Cain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jukola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cain counter with a right hand.
Timo Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cain throws a good cross that connects.
Cain looks to land a combination. Jukola 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!
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Jukola misses with a body shot. #T4#
Cain moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Jukola throws a hook but Cain blocks it.
Jukola slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola throws a shot to the body.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Cain throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola slips under a jab from Cain.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Cain throws a big shot that misses.
Jukola throws a low kick, looking for Cain's leg but Cain calmly moves out of range.
Cain scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Timo Jukola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jukola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola tests Cain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jukola takes one to the chin there.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jukola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jukola staying out of range there.
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cain misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Cain.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Cain.#ROC#Jukola is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
and Cain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukola is still on wobbly legs! Can Cain finish him?#T1#
Jukola is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Cain doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Jukola crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Jukola's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). RJ Cain!
RJ Cain decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: BFC 13: Olstein Vs. The Blade     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamada. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hamada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamada dives in for a single leg takedown but Cain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Cain. That snapped Hamada's head back.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cain circles away quickly and effectively.
Cain swinging wildly here.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Cain lands a head shot.
Hamada fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cain checks it well.
Hamada swinging wildly here.
Hamada throws a series of strikes that have Cain backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hamada is defended easily by Cain.
We've been told by Cain's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA (HBE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cain.
Hamada throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Hamada lands a nice shot to the body.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamada.
A slow jab from Cain misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Hamada.
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hamada with a poor takedown
and Cain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hamada thinking.
RJ Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Hamada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
RJ Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cain lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cain.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Cain throws the left hand but Hamada avoids the punch easily.
Hamada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cain circles away quickly and effectively.
Hamada connects with the punch.
Hamada dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Hamada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hamada!
Hamada misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Hamada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hamada with the ground and pound but Cain uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Hamada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Cain wants to get back to his feet but Hamada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamada trying to control but Cain is working from the bottom.
Hamada is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cain tries to get out of the position.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hamada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Hamada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Hamada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Cain throws a hook but Hamada blocks it.
Hamada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cain slips a jab and a cross from Hamada.
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamada.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hamada takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada throws a leg kick but Cain moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryo Hamada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryo Hamada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Hamada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hamada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cain is in trouble now - Hamada has advanced to mount!
Cain wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hamada throwing strikes here but Cain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cain is looking to get to half guard.
Hamada looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamada throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hamada tries to control but Cain wriggling away. #T1#
Cain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hamada looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Hamada is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cain is surviving well by controlling Hamada's body position as best he can.
Cain tries to lock up and control but Hamada gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hamada is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cain has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hamada tries to control but Cain wriggling away. #T2#
Cain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cain is looking to escape.
Hamada looking to ground and pound but Cain is blocking nicely.
Cain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cain wants to hold on but Hamada pushes him away.
Cain wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hamada takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hamada lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Cain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hamada looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Hamada is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cain is surviving well by controlling Hamada's body position as best he can.
Hamada throwing strikes here but Cain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hamada looking to control but Cain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hamada might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hamada moves to take his opponent's back. #T4##SUB2#
Hamada is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cain with him. Cain is trying to defend but Hamada has an arm under the chin now! Cain grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryo Hamada!
A victorious Ryo Hamada thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HFC KO 4 - Jiro vs Sparrow     
Date:   May 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Cain lands an overhand right.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taurus.
Cain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taurus.
We've been told by Taurus's head coaches at Legendary MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taurus under the eye.
Taurus throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
Taurus lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Taurus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taurus.
Cain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cain. That did some damage!
Cain 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.
Taurus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Taurus.
Taurus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taurus cracks Cain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Taurus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cain lands with a shot to the body.
Taurus misses with a low kick.
Taurus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Cain slips under a jab.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taurus throws out the jab.
Cain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taurus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus slips a straight right by Cain.
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cain doesn't seem bothered though.
Cain cracks Taurus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taurus connects with a nice looking jab.
Taurus jabs Cain right on the nose. Cain blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cain has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Taurus misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Taurus scores with a nice right hand.
Taurus with a nice calf kick.
Cain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cain swings widly with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus throws a body shot but no joy.
Taurus misses with a hook.
Taurus misses with a lunging right hand
and Cain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cain lands a jab.
Taurus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Cain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cain throws out the jab.
Cain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taurus.
Taurus lunges at Cain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cain's hand.
Cain darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Taurus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cain is out of range and Taurus settles back down.
Cain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taurus.
Cain moves out of range as Taurus strikes.
Taurus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Cain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Taurus misses the target.
A jab from Cain misses.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus misses with a leg kick.
Cain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taurus swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Taurus lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Cain both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
Cain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taurus lunges at Cain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cain's hand.
Taurus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taurus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taurus in his tracks.
Cain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cain throws out a counter right but Taurus avoids it with no problem.
Cain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taurus throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Taurus slips under a jab from Cain.
Taurus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus lands a head kick!
Taurus loads up on a big right hand but Cain slips the punch.
Cain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesley Taurus is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus scores with a sloppy right hand. Cain should have avoided that one.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cain might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Taurus has got the better of the exchanges.
Cain misses with a straight right.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cain jabs Taurus right on the nose. Taurus blinks but takes it well.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain slips under a jab.
Taurus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cain.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taurus misses with a straight right.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Taurus's head but Taurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus throws a nice looking combination but Cain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Taurus misses the target.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Taurus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taurus misses with a right hand
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
Cain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tauruss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Taurus is rocked!
Taurus moves away from the strike by Cain.
Oh Taurus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taurus has time to react.
Cain throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.
Taurus misses with a right hand
and Cain counters with a big right hand! Oh Taurus is in trouble here! Cain follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RJ Cain!
RJ Cain managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: HFC Bloodbath 1     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Lothbrook throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Lothbrook lands a jab.
Lothbrook takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lothbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Cain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cain.
Lothbrook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Cain's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA (HBE) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Lothbrook throws a poor cross that misses
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lothbrook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lothbrook throws a combination that misses
and Cain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Lothbrook misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Lothbrook.
Lothbrook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lothbrook. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Cain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lothbrook on the side of the head.
Lothbrook is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lothbrook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cain.
Cain throws a body punch but Lothbrook moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lothbrook misses.
Lothbrook throws a series of punches but Cain avoids them all with ease.
Lothbrook avoids the body shot from Cain.
Cain scores with the left hand. Lothbrook knows he should have avoided that one.
Cain punishes Lothbrook's body with a nice straight punch.
Cain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lothbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain throwing a counter right hand but Lothbrook manages to avoid it.
Lothbrook throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
Lothbrook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain looks to land a combination. Lothbrook sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Ivar Lothbrook has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lothbrook swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#
Lothbrook is rocked!#T2#
Lothbrook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lothbrook thows a leg kick but Cain checks it
and Cain counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Lothbrook to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Cain!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). RJ Cain!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, RJ Cain made sure he mentioned Threads of HARDCORE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: HFC 12 - Bizihwaeile vs Wolf     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Cain misses with a hook. Kassib ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Cain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kassib wants to clinch
and Cain counters with a nice body shot.
RJ Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kassib with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cain to score with a decent uppercut.
Kassib tries to clinch but Cain moves out of range.
Cain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kassib was well out of range. Poor timing from Cain.
Kassib tries to counter by clinching up but Cain breaks away and moves out of range.
Kassib fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib blocks a jab.
Cain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kassib is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cain.#T1#
Kassib looks to clinch
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cain keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Kassib moves into range and clinches up with Cain.
Kassib tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Cain on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kassib has Cain pressed against the cage, preventing Cain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kassib scores with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cain can't break the clinch.
Kassib throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cain blocks it with crossed arms.
Kassib throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Cain tries to break the clinch but Kassib is controlling the position.
Cain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kassib with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kassib slowing the pace effectively.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Cain avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kassib trying to control the position but instead, Cain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kassib into the cage.
Cain blocks an uppercut.
Cain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kassib backwards.
Cain scores with a shot to the side of Kassib's head. #BC2#
Cain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kassib wants to clinch
and Cain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kassib tries to clinch but Cain moves away
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Cain lands.
Kassib looks to clinch
and Cain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kassib looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Cain tries to get set, Kassib tries to push him back and clinch up but Cain manages to avoid the attempt.
Kassib moves to clinch but Cain breaks away
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Cain.
Cain throws out a loose jab but Kassib uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kassib is looking to counter the offense by Cain and move into the clinch.
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Kassib.
Kassib doesn't manage to clinch there - Cain circles away.
Cain unleashes a big counter combination but Kassib bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kassib ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kassib throws a combination that misses
and Kassib takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kassib moves out of range as Cain strikes.
Kassib seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kassib wants to clinch
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RJ Cain 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#
Kassib uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
Kassib fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cain misses with a looping left.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib slips a straight right by Cain.
Kassib is looking to clinch.
Cain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kassib tries to clinch but Cain moves away
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kassib tries to clinch there but Cain circles away. #T1#
Cain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kassib.
Cain connects with a body shot that sends Kassib's belly button to the back.
Cain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kassib.
Kassib is looking to clinch.
Kassib tries to clinch but Cain moves away
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kassib in his tracks.
Kassib slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Cain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kassib tries to clinch up.
Cain throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Cain lands a jab.
Kassib looks to clinch
and Cain counters with a left to the body.
Kassib tries to clinch
and Cain counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kassib showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
Kassib seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cain throws a shot from downtown. Kassib moves away and avoids it.
Cain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kassib slips a jab from Cain.
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cain scores with a hook.#T3#
Cain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kassib takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kassib tries to clinch there but Cain circles away.
Kassib tries to clinch there but Cain circles away.
Cain throws a big shot that misses.
Cain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Issa Kassib is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kassib wants to clinch up but Cain keeps it at a distance.
Kassib looks to clinch
and Cain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kassib ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
A combination from Cain does no damage. #T4#
Kassib walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain dodges the punch combination from Kassib.
Cain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kassib takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Kassib is rocked!
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Kassib is just out of range.
Kassib is looking to counter the offense by Cain and move into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cain, as that shot connected.
Oh Kassib is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kassib seems to have got his legs back now.
Kassib tries to close the distance and clinch but Cain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kassib steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Kassib tries to counter by clinching up but Cain breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RJ Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kassib tries to clinch but Cain moves out of range.
Kassib is looking to clinch but Cain is avoiding it.
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kassib swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cain misses with a right hand
and Kassib counters with a left to the body.
RJ Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kassib closes the distance but Cain moves to the side
and Cain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Cain lands a left and a right that send Kassib crashing to the mat, dazed. Cain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kassib looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kassib moves to clinch but Cain breaks away
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Cain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kassib at a distance.
Cain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kassib takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kassib tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cain throws a big shot that misses.
Kassib tries to clinch up
and Cain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kassib sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kassib tries to clinch but Cain moves away
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Cain works the jab nicely.
Kassib darts in trying to clinch
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kassib tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
Kassib slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kassib tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kassib tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Cain.
Kassib wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kassib wants to clinch
and Cain counters with a right hand to the body.
Cain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kassib is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kassib tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kassib fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kassib in his tracks. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Cain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cain.
RJ Cain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kassib slips under a jab.
Cain lands a jab.
Cain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kassib in his tracks.
Kassib doesn't manage to clinch there - Cain circles away.
Cain throws out a counter right but Kassib avoids it with no problem.
Kassib tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cain connects with a crisp jab.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Kassib moved out of range nicely.
Issa Kassib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kassib throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
RJ Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cain 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RJ Cain!

RJ Cain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: HFC Tournament Rd. 3     
Date:   Feb 28, 2020
#R1#
Cain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it. #CL#
Payakaroon pushes Cain up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cain.
Payakaroon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payakaroon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cain has had enough of the clinch but Payakaroon keeps him there for the moment.
Cain blocks an uppercut.
Cain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon tries a body shot but Cain blocks it.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cain prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon struggles to land a body shot inside as Cain controls his hands.
Cain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Payakaroon misses with a punch to the body.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cain prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samart Payakaroon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon misses with the head strike.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cain avoids a wild elbow strike from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cain is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Cain blocking some punches.
Payakaroon is trying to drag Cain to the mat but Cain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Payakaroon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Payakaroon.
Cain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Payakaroon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cain after a bit of a struggle.
Cain blocking some punches.
Cain is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Cain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Cain gets underhooks to prevent Payakaroon's takedown attempt.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cain blocking some punches.
Payakaroon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cain uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Cain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
RJ Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Payakaroon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Payakaroon's head but Payakaroon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Payakaroon thumps Cain with a low kick.
Cain swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Cain misses.
Cain takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
Payakaroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Payakaroon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the body.
Cain throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a body shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cain tries to avoid it but Payakaroon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cain to the ground. Cain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Payakaroon with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Payakaroon.
Cain lands a glancing blow to the side of Payakaroon's head.
We've been informed that Cain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Payakaroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cain.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
Cain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakaroon connects with a crisp jab.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Payakaroon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Payakaroon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon 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#
Payakaroon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cain moves forwards but Payakaroon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Payakaroon clinches up against the cage.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Cain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain is trying to push Payakaroon away but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cain managing to block the knees to the body from Payakaroon.
Cain looking to slow down the pace here.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon lands a left hand. #T1#
Payakaroon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Payakaroon pushes Cain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cain dodges an elbow strike from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cain can do to turn this around?
Cain blocks an uppercut.
Payakaroon being controlled against the cage.
Payakaroon working aggressively here.
Payakaroon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samart Payakaroon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cain gets underhooks to prevent Payakaroon's takedown attempt.
Cain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payakaroon swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Payakaroon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payakaroon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Payakaroon lands with a light punch inside.
Payakaroon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Payakaroon misses with a punch on the inside.
Payakaroon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cain after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samart Payakaroon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Cain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Payakaroon as he connects with a hook.
Payakaroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Payakaroon misses with a low kick as Cain jumps back.
Cain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payakaroon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cain is out of range.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Cain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Payakaroon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payakaroon throws a series of strikes that have Cain backpedaling.
Cain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cain staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakaroon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Payakaroon lands a body shot.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up.
Cain throws a counter combo.
Cain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payakaroon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cain scrambles back to his feet.
Payakaroon cracks Cain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Cain with an uppercut!
Payakaroon throws a front kick that sends Cain stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Cain throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon dips to his left and cracks Cain with an uppercut!
A jab from Cain misses.
Payakaroon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Payakaroon scores with a jab. Cain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Cain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cain takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Cain lands.
Payakaroon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cain punishes Payakaroon's body with a nice straight punch.
Payakaroon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cain avoids it really well and circles away.
Cain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Payakaroon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Cain's head but Cain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cain throws the left hand but Payakaroon avoids the punch easily.
Payakaroon wants to clinch but Cain slips to the side
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Cain drops his hands momentarily and Payakaroon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Payakaroon slips a jab from Cain.
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Payakaroon's head backwards.
Cain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
Cain moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range. #T1#
Payakaroon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Payakaroon. That snapped Cain's head back.
Payakaroon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a hook.
Payakaroon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon cracks a nice hook into Cain's ribs.
Payakaroon has a takedown stuffed.
Cain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Payakaroon backs off Cain throws a huge counter combo but Payakaroon manages to avoid it all.
Cain lands with a right hand.
Payakaroon fails with the takedown.
Cain 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.#T2#
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon throws a body kick that misses.
Cain is looking for the big counter here.
Cain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payakaroon can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain lands a jab to the head.
Payakaroon throws a right hand that Cain ducks under and follows up with a left that Cain also avoids with ease.
Cain works over Payakaroon's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Cain throws a series of punches but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payakaroon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Payakaroon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cain scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cain. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Cain misses with a hook.#TD#
Payakaroon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cain is not content to let Payakaroon control the position.
Cain tries to roll over but Payakaroon keeps him under control.
Cain is trying to stand up here but Payakaroon is controlling him well.
Payakaroon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
RJ Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU#
Payakaroon decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Payakaroon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cain counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samart Payakaroon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Payakaroon wants to clinch.
Cain throws a jab when Payakaroon was well out of range.
Payakaroon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cain but Cain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick lands from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon works the jab nicely.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payakaroon misses with a lunging right hand
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakaroon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cain's calf.
Payakaroon lands a lovely overhand right.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to RJ Cain.
Well Payakaroon 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!

A relieved looking Samart Payakaroon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Championship Series 170 - rd 1     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1##TD2#
Vovigton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Cain has his feet on Vovigton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Cain scores with a four punch combination!
Vovigton tries to move into range but Cain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vovigtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vovigton tries for a takedown but Cain circles away easily
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cain leaves Vovigton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vovigton tries for a takedown but Cain circles away easily
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
RJ Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colby Vovigton.
Vovigton shoots in for a double leg but Cain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vovigton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vovigton misses with a takedown attempt
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Vovigton tries for a takedown but Cain circles away easily
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vovigton looks winded!
Cain connects with a stiff jab that staggers Vovigton - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). RJ Cain!

 

Event: HFC - Fight Night 3     
Date:   Feb 04, 2020
#R1##CL#
Davis clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Cain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cain defends well and Davis ends up having to push Cain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Cain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cain.
Cain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Davis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis tries to clinch there but Cain circles away.
Cain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Davis has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Davis clinches. #BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Davis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Cain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davis doesn't seem phased though.
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cain swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Cain digs a good hook to Davis's body.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Cain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Davis is rocked!
Davis throws a sloppy head kick
and Cain rattles Davis with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Davis tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Cain dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Davis stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). RJ Cain!

 

Event: HFC - Fight Night 1     
Date:   Jan 22, 2020
#R1#
Cain throws a shot to the body.
Cain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vovigton at a distance.
Cain throws a series of punches but Vovigton moves out of range.
Vovigton feinted with a counter takedown.
Cain lands with a hook. Vovigton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cain duly obliges. #KD2#
Cain drops Vovigton with a beautiful combination! Vovigton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cain is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Vovigton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Colby Vovigton has been cut.
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!
Cain cracks Vovigton with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Vovigton tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cain pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Vovigton is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RJ Cain!

 

Event: GCF 4     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019
#R1#
Cain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Von Kirchensittenbach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cain scores with a three punch combo!
Von Kirchensittenbach lands with a right hand.
Cain scores with a nice right hand.
Friedrich Von Kirchensittenbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kirchensittenbach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cain has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Von Kirchensittenbach.
Von Kirchensittenbach jabs Cain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Kirchensittenbach misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Von Kirchensittenbach.
Von Kirchensittenbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Kirchensittenbach swinging wildly here.
Cain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Kirchensittenbach scores with a jab to the body.
Von Kirchensittenbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Kirchensittenbach misses with a wild body shot.
Cain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Kirchensittenbach.
Von Kirchensittenbach throws a series of strikes that have Cain backpedaling.
Von Kirchensittenbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cain.
Von Kirchensittenbach misses with a combination
and Cain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Cain instigates a clinch.
Von Kirchensittenbach misses with a punch to the body.
Cain pushes Von Kirchensittenbach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cain.
Cain has Von Kirchensittenbach pressed against the cage, preventing Von Kirchensittenbach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cain digs a right hand into Von Kirchensittenbach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Kirchensittenbach's gas tank.
Von Kirchensittenbach wants to stall.
Cain stalls. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Von Kirchensittenbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Kirchensittenbach has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Von Kirchensittenbach's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Von Kirchensittenbach tries to break the clinch but Cain is controlling the position.
Von Kirchensittenbach working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Cain breaks from the clinch.
Von Kirchensittenbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kirchensittenbach.
Von Kirchensittenbach scores with a hook.
Cain scores with a shot to the body.
Von Kirchensittenbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Cain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Von Kirchensittenbach connects with a body shot that sends Cain's belly button to the back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cain.
Cain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Von Kirchensittenbach misses with a double jab
and Cain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Kirchensittenbach throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Cain throws a big counter combination but Von Kirchensittenbach scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Cain closes the distance and clinches.
Von Kirchensittenbach is looking to break free of the clinch but Cain has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Cain.
Cain is struggling to control the position.
Von Kirchensittenbach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cain has him pressed against the cage.
Cain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Von Kirchensittenbach up against the cage.#BC2#
Von Kirchensittenbach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Kirchensittenbach lands a nice hook to Cain's body. Cain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Cain walks into a left hand.
Von Kirchensittenbach is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cain duly obliges.
Cain slips a straight right by Von Kirchensittenbach.
Cain throwing a counter right hand but Von Kirchensittenbach manages to avoid it.
Cain misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kirchensittenbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Kirchensittenbach walks into a straight right hand from Cain.
Von Kirchensittenbach misses with a looping right.
Von Kirchensittenbach throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Von Kirchensittenbach cracks Cain with a good jab.
Von Kirchensittenbach has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Von Kirchensittenbach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cain's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kirchensittenbach. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Kirchensittenbach counters with a series of strikes. Cain will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cain slips a straight right by Von Kirchensittenbach.
Von Kirchensittenbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
Von Kirchensittenbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kirchensittenbach.#CL#
Cain gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Friedrich Von Kirchensittenbach will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Kirchensittenbach misses with a double jab
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Von Kirchensittenbach.
Von Kirchensittenbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kirchensittenbach swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Von Kirchensittenbach throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Friedrich Von Kirchensittenbach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Kirchensittenbach throws a nice looking combination but Cain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cain scores with a three punch combo!
Von Kirchensittenbach lands a lovely overhand right.
Von Kirchensittenbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Kirchensittenbach misses with a shot to the body
and Cain counters with a series of strikes. Von Kirchensittenbach will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Von Kirchensittenbach is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cain connects with a body shot.
Von Kirchensittenbach is still on wobbly legs! Can Cain finish him?
Cain scores with a hook to the body. Von Kirchensittenbach takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Kirchensittenbach is breathing heavily.
Cain circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Von Kirchensittenbach to the canvas! Von Kirchensittenbach doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cain keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RJ Cain!

 

Event: GCF 2     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Cain leaves Hardy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cain swivels and escapes.#TD#
Hardy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hardy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hardy prevents Cain from escaping the position.#SUB#
Hardy is trying to get an arm triangle but Cain is defending well.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Cain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hardy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cain has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Hardy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cain, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB#
Hardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cain!#SUB#
Hardy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cain is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB#
Hardy wants to finish this one by submission but Cain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hardy. #SUB#
Hardy working for a submission but Cain is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hardy working for a submission but Cain is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Cain is trying to stand.#SUB#
Hardy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cain has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hardy wants to finish this one by submission but Cain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hardy. #SUB#
Hardy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Hardy wants to finish this one by submission but Cain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hardy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hardy working for a submission but Cain is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hardy working for a submission but Cain is keeping him at bay. #T3##SUB#
Hardy working for a submission but Cain is keeping him at bay.
Cain is trying to stand.#SUB#
Cain defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hardy. #SUB#
Hardy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Hardy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Cain looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hardy! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Godfrey Hardy!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 13, 2019
#R1#
Cain works over Bradley's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Edward Bradley has been cut.
Cain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain digs a good hook to Bradley's body.
Cain connects with a crisp jab.
Bradley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cain defends it nicely.
Bradley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cain counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Bradley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cain on his heels. He'll look to pass Cain's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Cain pushes Bradley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Bradley is rocked!
Bradley glances at the clock... BAM! Cain nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Bradley crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Bradley is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). RJ Cain!

 

 
 
 
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