Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GPG: 42
Date: Aug 04, 2018

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

Monte Casanova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Casanova's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Casanova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Casanova fails with the takedown.
Misalooba jabs Casanova right on the nose. Casanova blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Casanova.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Casanova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casanova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Casanova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Misalooba counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Casanova is rocked!#CL2#
Misalooba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Casanova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Misalooba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misalooba finds Casanova's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Casanova flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Misalooba lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Casanova will be OK.

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

Event: K-1 39 Musashi vs Monroe II
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Ripgut moves away from the strike by Frost.
Ripgut throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Ripgut tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Ripgut looks low and kicks high, catching Frost right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT#
It looks like Deacon Frost has been cut.
Frost throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripgut misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Frost throws out a counter right but Ripgut avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ripgut checks a leg kick.
Ripgut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frost scores with a sloppy right hand. Ripgut should have avoided that one.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Frost throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ripgut misses with a wild body shot.
Frost lands a head shot.
Nice cross by Frost.
Frost takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Ripgut lands a front kick to the face, that drops Frost to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#
Frost is rocked!#T1#
Ripgut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost is still on wobbly legs! Can Ripgut finish him?
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ripgut's calf.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
Frost scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Ripgut moves into the clinch.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripgut has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost lands a right hand.
Frost gets through Ripgut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Ripgut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ripgut misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ripgut manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ripgut misses with a head kick. #T2#
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ripgut. Those never looked like landing.
Frost thumps Ripgut with a low kick.
Ripgut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Frost lands a nice shot to the body.
Ripgut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost.
Ripgut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost is looking to slow Ripgut down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Frost.
Nice jab there from Frost.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab from Ripgut.
Ripgut looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Ripgut throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripgut sets himself, and Frost steps forward looking for the clinch! Ripgut avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Ripgut takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Deacon Frost was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Frost's cut.
That's time! Ripgut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Frost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ripgut.
Ripgut is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frost.
Frost misses with a hook.#CL2#
Frost rushes Ripgut and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost misses with some punches.
Ripgut can't break the clinch.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripgut misses with a head kick.
Frost has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Frost dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ripgut. That did some damage!
Ripgut slips a straight right by Frost.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
A left lands for Frost.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Ripgut.
Frost is looking to land body kicks.
Ripgut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Frost is looking to land body kicks.
Frost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ripgut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost.
Ripgut misses with a head kick.
Frost moves forwards but Ripgut connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Ripgut down.
Ripgut throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Frost blocks a head kick by Ripgut.
Ripgut misses with a head kick.
Frost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ripgut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Ripgut went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ripgut avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost scores with a punch to the head.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frost goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Ripgut misses.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses
and Frost counters with a leg kick.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ripgut moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ripgut's head.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
Deacon Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ripgut misses the body punch
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ripgut misses with a wild body shot.
Frost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ripgut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frost lands with a straight right. Ripgut didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripgut lands a jab-cross combination.
Ripgut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ripgut tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Ripgut tries to close the distance and clinch but Frost swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deacon Frost's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Frost tries to clinch up.
Ripgut tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Frost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ripgut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frost can pounce on him.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shane Ripgut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost looks to throw the jab but Ripgut is out of range.
Ripgut takes one to the chin there.
Frost throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frost dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ripgut. That did some damage!
Ripgut misses with a looping right.
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ripgut staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripgut throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ripgut blocks it well.
Shane Ripgut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Ripgut.
Frost wants to counter with a clinch but Ripgut pushes him away.
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!
Ripgut tries a head kick but it misses. #T1##CL2#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ripgut is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Frost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ripgut in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frost lands a shot to the body.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ripgut blocking some punches.
Frost works on Ripgut's body with a couple of short punches.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
Frost pushes Ripgut back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripgut wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frost digs a right hand underneath Ripgut's ribcage. Ripgut let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
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!
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Ripgut has had enough of the clinch but Frost keeps him there for the moment.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Ripgut.
Ripgut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Ripgut is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Frost.
Oh Ripgut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frost creates a bit of distance and cracks Ripgut with a big uppercut! Ripgut goes down! The referee pushes Frost away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Ripgut make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Frost takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Deacon Frost!
Deacon Frost thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Shane Ripgut was interviewed post fight and said 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.

Event: K-1 33 Suri vs Boskins
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1##KD#
Ripgut looks low and kicks high, catching Columbus right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Ripgut ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Ripgut connects with a nice cross there... Columbus is looking wobbly and Ripgut recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Columbus to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Ripgut jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Ripgut!
Shane Ripgut bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GPG 39
Date: Jun 23, 2018

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

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

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

Event: K-1 27 Doss vs Brown
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Good exchange - Boskins coming out on top.
Boskins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boskins lands a leg kick that knocks Ripgut off balance momentarily.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripgut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripgut.
Boskins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Ripgut misses with a double jab
and Boskins counters with a nice uppercut.
Ripgut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boskins blocks a head kick by Ripgut.
Boskins lands a jab to Ripgut's midsection.
Boskins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ripgut looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Boskins gets a clinch.
Boskins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boskins looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ripgut throws a right hand that Boskins ducks under and follows up with a left that Boskins also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Boskins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Ripgut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ripgut is trying to break the clinch but Boskins has him pressed against the ropes.
Ripgut tries to circle away but Boskins has him pinned against the ropes.#T1#
Boskins lands a left hand.
Boskins misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripgut is trying to break free.
Ripgut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ripgut blocking some punches. #BC2#
Ripgut manages to break the clinch.
Ripgut throws a sloppy head kick
and Boskins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ripgut 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.
Boskins scores with a sloppy right hand. Ripgut should have avoided that one.
Boskins avoids the head kick by Ripgut.
Boskins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a sloppy head kick
and Ripgut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ripgut misses with a hook to the body
and Boskins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ripgut takes one on the button.#CL#
Boskins closes the distance and pushes Ripgut back into the ropes.
Boskins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripgut's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Boskins breaks from the clinch.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boskins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Boskins moves out of range.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boskins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boskins connects with a single shot there.
Ripgut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ripgut loads up on a big right hand but Boskins slips the punch.
Ripgut takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Boskins darts in and clinches Ripgut up against the ropes.#BC#
Boskins breaks from the clinch.
Boskins avoids the head kick by Ripgut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boskins - that will leave a mark!
Shane Ripgut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripgut looks winded!
Boskins throws a body punch but Ripgut moves out of range.
Boskins scores with a hook to the body. Ripgut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ripgut throws an overhand right that lands on Boskins's shoulder, as Boskins tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boskins!
Ripgut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boskins is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Boskins.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Boskins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Boskins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boskins.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boskins lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ripgut.
Dwayne Boskins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripgut misses with a double jab
and Boskins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ripgut lands with a nice body punch.
Ripgut tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Boskins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ripgut.
Ripgut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boskins.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boskins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boskins connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Ripgut is rocked!
Boskins blocks a jab.
Boskins throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripgut walks into a stiff left hand from Boskins.
Ripgut is still on wobbly legs! Can Boskins finish him?
Boskins throws a series of punches but Ripgut avoids them all with ease.
Ripgut seems to have recovered his senses.
Boskins defending well as Ripgut loads up on a big left hand.
Boskins tries to land a front kick but Ripgut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Ripgut throws a combination that misses
letting Boskins counter with a right hand.
Ripgut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dwayne Boskins is winning the standup battle so far.
Ripgut tries a head kick but it misses.
Boskins connects with a nice looking jab.
Shane Ripgut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Boskins moves out of range.
Ripgut walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Ripgut is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwayne Boskins!
Dwayne Boskins made sure to mention his sponsor, Cartel Elite Supps in his post fight interview.
Shane Ripgut spoke after the fight, saying 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.

Event: K-1 23 Norris Jr vs Gonzalez
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
Stinkhammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Stinkhammer throws a series of punches but Ripgut moves out of range.
Cornelius Stinkhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stinkhammer takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Cornelius Stinkhammer has been cut.
Ripgut throws a nice looking combination but Stinkhammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ripgut swings for the body but Stinkhammer moves out of range.
Ripgut misses with a body shot.
Stinkhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripgut manages to avoid it.
Ripgut is looking to counter punch.
Ripgut has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ripgut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stinkhammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripgut.
Stinkhammer throws a series of punches but Ripgut avoids them all with ease.
Stinkhammer lands a jab-cross combination.
Ripgut throws a nice looking combination but Stinkhammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stinkhammer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ripgut misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripgut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stinkhammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stinkhammer!
Stinkhammer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stinkhammer misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Ripgut was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stinkhammer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ripgut dodges the punch combination from Stinkhammer.
Ripgut was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stinkhammer avoids the head kick by Ripgut. #KD#
Ripgut clips Stinkhammer with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Stinkhammer a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Ripgut throws a body punch but Stinkhammer moves out of range. #T1#
Stinkhammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ripgut keeps the fight on the outside.
Ripgut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stinkhammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ripgut looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Ripgut backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Stinkhammer's temple! It sends Stinkhammer violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Ripgut celebrates and the doctors try to help Stinkhammer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Shane Ripgut!
Shane Ripgut 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.
Cornelius Stinkhammer was interviewed post fight and said 'that man over there hit me in the head'.

Event: K-1 17 Suri vs Spong
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ripgut's sensitive parts.
Ripgut misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Ripgut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ripgut misses with a looping right.
Columbus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Columbus misses the body punch
and Ripgut counters with a three punch combo that has Columbus backing up. Columbus nods at Ripgut to acknowledge the strikes.
Ripgut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Ripgut checks it.
Donk. Columbus catches Ripgut right on the button with a cross.
Columbus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Columbus scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Ripgut.
Ripgut blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Ripgut blocks a body shot from Columbus. #BC2#
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ripgut darts in trying to clinch
and Columbus counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ripgut misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Ripgut forces Columbus back against the ropes and clinches.
Ripgut working hard to break the clinch.
Ripgut tries to break the clinch but Columbus is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Ripgut looks low and kicks high, catching Columbus right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus throws a hook but Ripgut avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ripgut! But no joy.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ripgut.
Ripgut 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.
Ripgut misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Ripgut.
Columbus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ripgut on the side of the head.
Ripgut misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ripgut as he connects with a hook.#T2##KD2#
Ripgut cracks Columbus with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Columbus is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Columbus is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Columbus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripgut throws a wild body kick that Columbus sees coming a mile off.
Columbus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ripgut.
Columbus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Columbus tries to clinch up but Ripgut circles away and keeps his distance.
Columbus connects with a nice looking jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Columbus.
A nice leg kick lands there from Columbus.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ripgut tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Columbus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Ripgut.
Columbus lands with an uppercut that bounces Ripgut off the ropes and back into range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ripgut. That snapped Columbus's head back.
Shane Ripgut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#CL#
Columbus instigates a clinch.
Columbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
Columbus tries a body shot but Ripgut blocks it.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Ripgut will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ripgut misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ripgut lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Columbus backs up against the ropes.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Columbus.
Columbus connects with an inside leg kick.
Shane Ripgut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus lands a lovely overhand right.
Ripgut lands a front kick.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Columbus misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus lands a nice hook to Ripgut's body. Ripgut takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ripgut throws a series of punches but Columbus avoids them all with ease.
Ripgut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Ripgut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Ripgut. #T1#
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripgut misses with the body kick
and Columbus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Columbus lands a head shot.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Columbus, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Ripgut rushes Columbus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Ripgut avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Columbus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ripgut is trying to break the clinch but Columbus is controlling him.
Ripgut looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Ripgut has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ripgut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripgut.
Ripgut is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.#T2##BC2#
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shane Ripgut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripgut needs to keep his hands up - Columbus had a free shot at his head there.
Ripgut misses with a shot to the body
and Columbus counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus delivers a nice body kick.
Ripgut is breathing heavily.
Ripgut 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.
Columbus connects with the punch.
Columbus lands a right and a left and another right! Ripgut goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Shane Ripgut was interviewed post fight and said 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.

Event: K-1 11 Szczesny vs MacArthur J
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ripgut throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ripgut on the side of the head.
Spong lands a leg kick that knocks Ripgut off balance momentarily.
Ripgut looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Ripgut tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
Ripgut tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
Ripgut wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Ripgut tries to break free but Spong pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong works on Ripgut's body with a couple of short punches.
Ripgut working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ripgut manages to break the clinch.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripgut blocks a head kick by Spong.
Ripgut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong swings for the body but Ripgut moves out of range.
It seemed like Ripgut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripgut swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A shot to the body from Ripgut misses
and Spong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ripgut really felt that one!#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong works on Ripgut's body with a couple of short punches.
Ripgut is trying to break the clinch but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Spong with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong keeps control of Ripgut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ripgut takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ripgut looks winded!
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
A short left from Spong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripgut controls his hands.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong pushes Ripgut back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong tries to work over Ripgut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripgut wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ripgut told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Ripgut's head.
Spong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripgut's efforts to push away.#T2##BC2#
Ripgut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Ripgut has Spong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripgut wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
Ripgut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Ripgut manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ripgut moves into the clinch.
Ripgut is trying to break free.
Ripgut wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ripgut tries to break free but Spong pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong keeps control of Ripgut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Ripgut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ripgut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spong throws a series of punches but Ripgut moves out of range.
Spong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ripgut if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Spong counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Ripgut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ripgut throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Ripgut tries to clinch up but Spong circles away and keeps his distance.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ripgut can do to turn this around?
Spong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Ripgut does no damage.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Ripgut tries to break free but Spong pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong is working Ripgut over against the ropes.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ripgut has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripgut is breathing heavily.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Spong has Ripgut pressed against the ropes, preventing Ripgut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spong cracks Ripgut with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ripgut lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong cracks Ripgut with a nice body shot.
Spong tries a body shot but Ripgut blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ripgut is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Ripgut is blocking nicely.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ripgut is trying to break the clinch but Spong is controlling him.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripgut controls his hands.
Ripgut takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripgut working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Knees to the body from Spong. #T2#
Spong digs a right hand into Ripgut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ripgut's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards. #ROC#
Ripgut is rocked!
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ripgut.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Ripgut is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
Spong digs a right hand into Ripgut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ripgut's gas tank.
Spong creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Ripgut crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Ripgut face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Spong takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.
In defeat, Shane Ripgut stepped up to the mic, saying 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.

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

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

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

Event: K-1 Round 6 Ukkeli vs Ripgut
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli misses the shot to the body.
Ukkeli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ukkeli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ripgut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ukkeli with a nice cross.
Ukkeli misses with a looping left.
Ripgut looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ukkeli scores with a jab. Ripgut acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli misses with a hook
and Ripgut counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Ukkeli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Ukkeli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
And Ripgut responds with a good body kick, but Ukkeli manages to step out the way in time.
Ukkeli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Ukkeli moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRipgut.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ripgut.
Ripgut unleashes a big counter combination but Ukkeli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Ukkeli finds it's way through Ripgut's defenses.
Ukkeli throws an off balance right hand
and Ripgut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ripgut swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ripgut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ukkeli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ukkeli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Ripgut throws a fast counter high kick but Ukkeli manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Ukkeli with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Ukkeli. That snapped Ripgut's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ripgut 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.
Ukkeli connects with a jab.
Ripgut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ripgut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ukkeli throws out a leg kick but Ripgut moves out of range and Ukkeli only half commits.
Ukkeli misses with a hook. Ripgut ducked under it nicely.
Ukkeli moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRipgut.
Ripgut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Ripgut releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ukkeli. #CUT#
It looks like Shane Ripgut has been cut.
Ukkeli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ripgut throws a fast counter high kick but Ukkeli manages to duck under it in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A cross from Ukkeli lands.
Ukkeli lands with a kick to the temple. Ripgut shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ukkeli is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ripgut walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maximus Ukkeli!
An out of breath Maximus Ukkeli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Shane Ripgut stepped up to the mic, saying 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.

Event: Grand Prix K1
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Miles Iii misses.
Boobie Miles Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ripgut counters with a two punch combo.
Miles Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Miles Iii misses.
Ripgut is trying to counter with his kicks.
Miles Iii throws a right and a left that Ripgut avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miles Iii. Ripgut does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Miles Iii backs off Ripgut throws a huge counter combo but Miles Iii manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Miles Iii.
Ripgut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ripgut takes one to the chin there.
Miles Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miles Iii throws a low kick but Ripgut moves out of range easily. #T1#
Miles Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ripgut shapes to counter with a head kick.
Miles Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miles Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miles Iii misses with a left hand
and Ripgut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miles Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripgut is just out of range.
Ripgut throws out a counter right but Miles Iii avoids it with no problem.
Ripgut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ripgut throws a fast counter high kick but Miles Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Miles Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ripgut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ripgut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miles Iii misses with a low kick as Ripgut jumps back.
Ripgut unleashes a big counter combination but Miles Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Miles Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ripgut on the side of the head.
Ripgut dodges the punch combination from Miles Iii.
Ripgut unleashes a big counter combination but Miles Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miles Iii misses with a straight right.
Ripgut raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ripgut sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miles Iii misses with a straight right.
And Ripgut responds with a good body kick, but Miles Iii manages to step out the way in time.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miles Iii. Ripgut shrugs it off though.
Miles Iii throws a front kick aimed at Ripgut's knee but Ripgut avoids it well.
Miles Iii tries to clinch up
and Ripgut counters with a left and a right that stings Miles Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boobie Miles Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Miles Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ripgut was well out of range. Poor timing from Miles Iii.
It seemed like Ripgut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miles Iii jabs Ripgut right on the nose. Ripgut blinks but takes it well.
Miles Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ripgut.
Ripgut looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ripgut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miles Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Ripgut releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miles Iii throws a series of punches but Ripgut moves out of range.
Miles Iii throws a jab when Ripgut was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ripgut circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Ripgut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miles Iii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miles Iii.
Ripgut moves out of range as Miles Iii strikes.
Ripgut raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Miles Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Ripgut seems unphased.
Ripgut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miles Iii wants to clinch up but Ripgut keeps it at a distance.
Ripgut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miles Iii works Ripgut's body with a nice hook.
Miles Iii wants to slow Ripgut down by chopping away at his legs.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Ripgut avoids it easily.
Miles Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ripgut can do to turn this around?#CL#
Miles Iii has Ripgut up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ripgut is trying to force a seperation but Miles Iii has the dominant position.
Miles Iii misses with the head strike.
Ripgut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Ripgut breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Miles Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Ripgut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miles Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miles Iii loads up on a big right hand but Ripgut slips the punch.
Miles Iii misses with a looping left.
Miles Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ripgut's head.
Ripgut checks a low kick from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ripgut counters with a left and a right that stings Miles Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miles Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boobie Miles Iii dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Miles Iii throws a lazy right hand but Ripgut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miles Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ripgut throws a fast counter high kick but Miles Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Miles Iii moves in looking to clinch but Ripgut pushes him off.
Ripgut throws a counter combo.
Miles Iii lands with a right hand.
Miles Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripgut manages to avoid it.
Ripgut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miles Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Ripgut should have avoided that one.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Ripgut avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ripgut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Miles Iii moves to clinch but Ripgut breaks away #KD2#
and before Miles Iii can reset, Ripgut rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Miles Iii is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#ROC2#
Miles Iii is rocked!#T1#
Miles Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ripgut's head backwards.
Miles Iii thumps Ripgut with a low kick.
Miles Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Ripgut keeps the fight on the outside.
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripgut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miles Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miles Iii tries to clinch but Ripgut is having none of it.
Ripgut is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Miles Iii clinches with his opponent. #T2#
Ripgut managing to block the knees to the body from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii working aggressively here.
Ripgut is trying to break the clinch but Miles Iii has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shane Ripgut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miles Iii throws a looping overhand right but Ripgut ducks down to avoid it.
Ripgut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Miles Iii misses
and Ripgut counters with a right hand that wobbles Miles Iii! He's out on his feet! Ripgut follows up with a left hook and a final right hand that knocks Miles Iii out cold! No need for a referee count here - this fight is all over! Ripgut jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Ripgut!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shane Ripgut made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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

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

Monte Casanova dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Casanova shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Casanova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Casanova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Casanova with a nice head shot there.
Casanova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Casanova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bowles 's head.
Casanova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowles can do to turn this around?
Casanova advances to half guard.
Bowles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Casanova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Casanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Casanova frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bowles is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casanova working the ground and pound effectively.
Bowles is in a horrible position here. Casanova smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T1#
Casanova with shots to the head and body - Bowles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Casanova landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Casanova.
Monte Casanova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casanova is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bowles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Casanova is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bowles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Casanova dominating with strikes here.
Casanova has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bowles 's face.
Bowles is bucking up trying to escape but Casanova cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Casanova punishing his opponent with strikes.
Casanova with shots to the head and body - Bowles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Casanova lands a heavy elbow.
Casanova scoring with strikes but Bowles is staying in there. #T2#
Casanova landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Casanova.#ROC#
Bowles is rocked!
Casanova with the ground and pound from mount.
Bowles is still in real trouble! Can Casanova finish him?
BOOM! Casanova connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Casanova with shots to the head and body - Bowles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Casanova putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Casanova postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bowles bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Casanova and the fight is over!

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

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

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

Monte Casanova dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Casanova dives in and grabs Askren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Askren pushes down on Casanova's head and hops out.
Askren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Askren wants it to stay on the feet.
Askren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jean Askren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casanova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Casanova backs off Askren throws a huge counter combo but Casanova manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Casanova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casanova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Askren's waist but Askren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Casanova off to one side.
Casanova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Casanova shoots in looking for a takedown. Askren tries to sprawl out of it but Casanova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Askren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Casanova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Askren counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casanova moves forwards but Askren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Askren scores with a three punch combo!
Casanova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Casanova has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Casanova is defended easily by Askren.
Casanova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casanova somewhat.
Askren is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Casanova has his takedown stuffed
and Askren counters with a left to the body.
Casanova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Askren defends well and Casanova ends up having to push Askren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Askren! #TD2#
Askren scores with a takedown into Casanova's guard.
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Casanova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Casanova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Casanova looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Casanova thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Askren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casanova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Askren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casanova is on top in guard. #REVR#
Casanova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Askren tries to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Casanova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Casanova from controlling successfully.
Casanova is stalling in the full guard.
Askren wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Casanova is now in half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Casanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Casanova winds up and cracks Askren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Casanova there.
Casanova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Askren wants to get back to full guard.
Casanova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Casanova is nestled in close to Askren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Casanova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Askren defending well though.
Casanova lands strikes from half guard.
Casanova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Askren keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

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

Monte Casanova wins by split decision!

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

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

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

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

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

Monte Casanova dominated that round.
That's time! Olsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Casanova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Olsen's guard.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Casanova stays in close to Olsen's body and controls the position.
Casanova is pushing down on Olsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Olsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Casanova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Casanova is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Casanova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Olsen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casanova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Olsen trying to control but Casanova postures up.
Casanova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Olsen wants to control but Casanova passes into side.
Casanova taking a breather here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Casanova.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Casanova lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Casanova controlling the position.
Casanova lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Casanova stalls from top position.
More stalling from Casanova.
Casanova scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
Olsen trying to remain calm as Casanova controls from the top position.
Casanova with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Casanova cracks Olsen with a big elbow.
Casanova is working Olsen over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Olsen being controlled for a moment.
Casanova working the head with strikes.
Olsen being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

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

Monte Casanova wins by unanimous decision!

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