Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Edwards
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Irwin down.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassino sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Irwin's belly button to the back.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin closes the distance and clinches up with Cassino, looking for a takedown. Irwin pushes Cassino against the cage but Cassino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irwin takes one on the button.
Irwin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Irwin's belly button to the back.
Irwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cassino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino stuffs the takedown.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino. #T1#
Irwin shoots in but Cassino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Irwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Cassino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Irwin tries to clinch but Cassino is having none of it.
Cassino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.#TD2#
Irwin gets a takedown into half guard.
Cassino is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Cassino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
Irwin is looking to stall here but Cassino recovers full guard.
Cassino wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Cassino is controlling Irwin's posture.
Irwin won't allow Cassino to sweep him here.
Cassino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irwin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassino looking to pass the guard.
Irwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cassino's guard. #REVB#
Irwin trying to control but Cassino is working from the bottom.
Irwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cassino keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Cassino keeps moving.
Cassino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cassino is controlling Irwin's posture.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin trying to move into half guard but instead Cassino has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Irwin wants to sweep here but Cassino controlling him for the moment.
Irwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cassino wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin 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.
Cassino pushes down on Irwin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Irwin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Cassino is controlling well.
Cassino stalling.
Irwin gets back to full guard.
Irwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Irwin tries to clinch up.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cassino sprawls well. Cassino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irwin gets slowly back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Irwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cassino swivels and escapes.
Irwin wants to clinch
and Cassino counters with a stiff right hand.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cassino.
Irwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cassino tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Irwin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irwin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cassino defends well and Irwin ends up having to push Cassino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.#T1#
Irwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.
Irwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cassino rather than just go for the knockout.
Cassino throws a good cross that connects.
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.
Irwin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Irwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Irwin avoided it.
Cassino scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Irwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christopher Irwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino scores with a body shot.
Irwin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cassino digs a good body shot into Irwin's ribs.
Irwin misses with a takedown attempt - Cassino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Irwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassino's waist but Cassino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Irwin off to one side.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cassino feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Irwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassino with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body. Irwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Irwin tries to clinch but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cassino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino keeps the fight on the outside.
Irwin swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range. #CL2#
Irwin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Irwin just manages to avoid it.
Cassino feints and then cracks Irwin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irwin down.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Irwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Irwin moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Cassino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Irwin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Irwin showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Irwin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cassino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura here. #T4##SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Cassino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
Irwin is thwarting Cassino's attempts to control the position.
Christopher Irwin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Irwin seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cassino lands with a good body shot.
Irwin throws a sloppy body shot
and Cassino counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Irwin shoots in looking for a takedown. Cassino tries to sprawl out of it but Irwin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cassino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cassino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irwin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cassino. That one must have hurt.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cassino defends it nicely.
Cassino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino connects with a nice looking jab.
Cassino lands an overhand right.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Irwin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Irwin down.
Irwin tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cassino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Irwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cassino as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Irwin tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Irwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Cassino. #CL2#
Irwin closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin is trying to drag Cassino to the mat but Cassino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassino prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassino prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Irwin misses
and Cassino counters with a left to the body.
Irwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irwin.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irwin momentarily.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassino, as that shot connected.
Cassino thumps Irwin with a low kick.
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Irwin's head.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Irwin moves into the clinch.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Irwin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cassino regains guard.
Irwin being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cassino seems keen to control Irwin's posture.
Cassino is trying to control the position but Irwin postures up.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cassino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irwin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SU#
Cassino stands and steps away. Irwin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Irwin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Cassino as he connects with a hook.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christopher Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cassino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Irwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassino scores with a hook.#CL2#
Irwin clinches up with Cassino and pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch.
Irwin is looking to clinch but Cassino is avoiding it.
Cassino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Irwin needs to keep his hands up - Cassino had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassino can pounce on him.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Irwin. That did some damage!
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Irwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irwin darts in looking for a takedown but Cassino gets double underhooks and turns Irwin into the cage.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cassino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irwin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cassino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Branko
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1#
Big Mouth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Big Mouth blocks a leg kick.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Big Mouth.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth checks a low kick from Cassino.
Big Mouth 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.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Big Mouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice jab there from Cassino. #CL2#
Big Mouth closes the distance and clinches.
Big Mouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Big Mouth.
Cassino tries to circle away but Big Mouth has him pinned against the cage.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Big Mouth keeps control of Cassino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Cassino.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Big Mouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Big Mouth avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Big Mouth. #T1#
Big Mouth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Mouth lands with a nice body punch.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Big Mouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Mouth jabs at Cassino's body.
Big Mouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.#CL2#
Big Mouth rushes Cassino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Mouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cassino's efforts to push away.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino is trying to break the clinch but Big Mouth is controlling him.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino is trying to break the clinch but Big Mouth is controlling him.
Big Mouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big Mouth throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Big Mouth blocking some punches.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Mouth throws a big shot that misses.
Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth scores with the left hand. Cassino knows he should have avoided that one.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Big Mouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Big Mouth tries to avoid it.
Cassino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Big Mouth to score with a decent uppercut.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Big Mouth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Big Mouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Big Mouth moved out of range nicely.
Big Mouth defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Big Mouth flicks out a counter leg kick but Cassino steps away.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth. #CL2#
Big Mouth moves into range and clinches up with Cassino.
Cassino lands a right hand.
Big Mouth has Cassino pressed against the cage, preventing Cassino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Mouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Cassino throws a hook but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Big Mouth's leg. Big Mouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Big Mouth down.
A leg kick checked by Cassino.
Big Mouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Big Mouth misses with a looping left.
Cassino throws a low kick but Big Mouth moves out of range easily.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Big Mouth checks it well.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands an overhand right.
Big Mouth moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Big Mouth lands a jab to the head.
Cassino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Big Mouth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cassino scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Big Mouth.#T4#
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Big Mouth moves away.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Big Mouth throws a push kick but Cassino slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Big Mouth
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
Big Mouth missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick.
Big Mouth lands with a shot to the body.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Big Mouth looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Big Mouth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Mouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Big Mouth misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino digs a good hook to Big Mouth's body.
No joy there for Big Mouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino throws an off balance right hand
and Big Mouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cassino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Big Mouth - the referee stops the clock and Cassino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Big Mouth. Cassino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yasha Big Mouth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cassino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range.
Big Mouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Big Mouth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cassino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Big Mouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Big Mouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Big Mouth clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Big Mouth tries to clinch but Cassino is having none of it.
Cassino is looking to counter punch.
Cassino moves out of range as Big Mouth strikes.
Good work by Big Mouth as he checks the leg kick.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cassino misses with the body kick
and Big Mouth counters with a body kick.
A jab from Big Mouth misses.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Big Mouth ducks down to avoid it.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino blocks a leg kick.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Mouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.#T1#
Cassino walks forward, straight into a front kick from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Big Mouth staying out of range there.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Big Mouth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Big Mouth takes one to the chin there.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Big Mouth scoring well with a low kick there.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Big Mouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cassino scores with a decent looking hook.
Big Mouth misses with a leg kick.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Big Mouth on the side of the head.
Cassino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Mouth throws a leg kick which misses Cassino's front leg but catches the back leg as Cassino tries to avoid it. #T2#
Cassino lands a jab to the head.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Big Mouth - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Cassino.
Big Mouth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Big Mouth pushes Cassino away with a front kick.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Big Mouth misses the target.
Big Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
A clash of legs there as Big Mouth blocks the low kick.
Big Mouth lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
Big Mouth looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Cassino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Big Mouth misses with a body kick.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Big Mouth avoided it.
A low kick lands for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth moves out of range as Cassino strikes.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Big Mouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cassino throws the left hand but Big Mouth avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Big Mouth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cassino on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
Big Mouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Big Mouth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cassino. That did some damage!
Big Mouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Big Mouth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Big Mouth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
Big Mouth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Big Mouth.
Cassino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Big Mouth misses
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Big Mouth dips to his left and cracks Cassino with an uppercut!
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Big Mouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino checks a low kick from Big Mouth.
Cassino throws a front kick aimed at Big Mouth's knee but Big Mouth avoids it well. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Mouth throws a body kick that misses.
Big Mouth lands a jab to Cassino's midsection.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Big Mouth.
Cassino scores with a jab to the body.
Big Mouth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Big Mouth's head.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Big Mouth is out of range.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Big Mouth.
Cassino misses with a hook. Big Mouth ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Big Mouth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Big Mouth moved out of range.
Big Mouth scores with a shot to the body.
Cassino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Big Mouth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cassino counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Mouth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cassino lands a right hook to the body.
Big Mouth slips a jab from Cassino.
Big Mouth misses with a leg kick
and Cassino counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cassino lands a nice hook to Big Mouth's body. Big Mouth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Big Mouth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Big Mouth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.
Cassino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Big Mouth swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Big Mouth throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino throws a right hand that misses
and Big Mouth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Big Mouth.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cassino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range.
Big Mouth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino throws out a leg kick but Big Mouth moves out of range and Cassino only half commits.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Big Mouth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Big Mouth scores with a nice right hand.
Big Mouth scores with a leg kick.
Big Mouth misses with a looping right.#T1#
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Big Mouth moves away.
Big Mouth defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Big Mouth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Big Mouth clinches with his opponent.
Big Mouth blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Mouth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Big Mouth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cassino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Big Mouth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Big Mouth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Big Mouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Cassino lands with a hook. Big Mouth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cassino feints and then cracks Big Mouth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Big Mouth down.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Big Mouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Big Mouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Big Mouth.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Big Mouth ducks down to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Cassino tries to work over Big Mouth's front leg with a kick but Big Mouth checks it.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Big Mouth connects with a body shot.
Big Mouth connects with a leg kick.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Big Mouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Big Mouth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Big Mouth scores with a sloppy right hand. Cassino should have avoided that one.
Big Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cassino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big Mouth lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Big Mouth is able to avoid easily.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Big Mouth checks it well.
Big Mouth lands a jab to the nose.
Big Mouth lands a leg kick that knocks Cassino off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Big Mouth.
Cassino scores with a body shot.
Cassino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid leg kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cassino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino with a jab.
Cassino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Big Mouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Big Mouth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Big Mouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Big Mouth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Big Mouth throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Big Mouth.
Jab by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Big Mouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Big Mouth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Cassino misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
Big Mouth takes one on the button.
Cassino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Mouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Big Mouth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Big Mouth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassino counters with a leg kick.
Big Mouth checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Big Mouth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Big Mouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasha Big Mouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Big Mouth 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
Yasha Big Mouth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Monte Cassino had this to say: 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Sparxx
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Cassino dodges the punch combination from Jodson.
Nice shot by Cassino.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jodson slips under a jab.
Cassino scores with a sloppy right hand. Jodson should have avoided that one.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jodson scores with a decent looking hook.
Cassino slips a jab from Jodson.
Cassino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino tries a low kick but Jodson avoids it.
Jodson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Jodson lands.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Jodson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Jodson avoids it with no problem.
Cassino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Jodson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino lands with a good body shot.
Jodson blocks a leg kick.
Jodson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
Cassino sizes up Jodson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jodson slips a jab from Cassino.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson misses with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jodson on the side of the head. #T2#
Jodson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Jodson misses.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jodson.
Jodson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jodson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jodson.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Jodson saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jodson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jodson if he has to take too many more of those.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jodson.
Jodson slips under a jab from Cassino.
Jodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jodson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Cassino walks into a left hand.
Jodson lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Cassino misses with a hook. Jodson ducked under it nicely.
Jodson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cassino manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino moves forwards but Jodson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Jodson slips the punch.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jodson misses with an uppercut.
Jodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jodson tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.
Jodson avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Jodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Jodson.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cassino throws a lazy uppercut
and Jodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jodson's knee momentarily.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily.
Cassino lands with a cross. #T4#
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Cassino.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino flicks out a counter leg kick but Jodson steps away.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Jodson checks a low kick from Cassino.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Cassino finds it's way through Jodson's defenses.
We've been told by Jodson's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Jodson's leg. Jodson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Jodson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cassino feints and then cracks Jodson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jodson down.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Jodson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
A big left from Jodson misses.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Jodson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jodson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jodson throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jodson throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Jodson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino slips under a jab from Jodson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Jodson.
Cassino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Jodson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Jodson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino scores with a jab. Jodson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cassino moves out of range as Jodson strikes.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jodson's sensitive parts.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jodson's hands.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Jodson misses.
Jodson checks a leg kick.
A cross from Cassino lands.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jodson is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino cracks Jodson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Cassino staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cassino throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassino.
Jodson ducks right into an uppercut from Cassino.
Jodson slips under a jab.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jodson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jodson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jodson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jodson throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Cassino with a nice cross.
Jodson looks to land a combination. Cassino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jodson. That did some damage!
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Jodson's shoulder, as Jodson tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Jodson.
Jodson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jodson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Jodson's head.
Cassino slips a jab from Jodson.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Jodson looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jodson. That did some damage!
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jodson.
Jodson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jodson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Jodson scores with a four punch combination!
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassino.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jodson connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Jodson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jodson slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jodson checks a leg kick.
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Jodson throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Jodson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassino.
Jodson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cassino to score with a decent uppercut.
Cassino thumps Jodson with a low kick.
Jodson lands with an uppercut that bounces Cassino off the cage and back into range.
Jodson looks to land a combination but Cassino avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino scores with the left hand. Jodson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jodson throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Cassino misses.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino moves out of range as Jodson throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A big left from Jodson misses.
Jodson throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Jodson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jodson scrambles back to his feet.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Jodson misses its target.
Jodson takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cassino throws out a leg kick but Jodson moves out of range and Cassino only half commits.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Jodson is out of range.
The fighters circling - Jodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino scores with a jab.
Jodson misses the jab.
Jodson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Jodson moved out of range.
Jodson is looking to counter with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jodson!
Cassino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino tests Jodson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
The fighters circling - Jodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Jodson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jodson scrambles back to his feet.
Jodson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cassino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Jodson is out of range.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Jodson throws a right hand that misses
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Jodson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassino.
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Nice jab there from Cassino.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Jodson avoids it with no problem.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Jodson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jodson tries to avoid it.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jodson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jodson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Jodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jodson. That did some damage!
Jodson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jodson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino misses with a body shot. #T3#
Jodson throws a nice looking combination but Cassino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
Jodson is looking to counter punch.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino connects with a nice looking jab.
Cassino scores with a jab.
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jodson.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cassino.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Jodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jodson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Cassino throws a shot to the body.
Cassino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jodson on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson thuds a left hand into Cassino's body.#T4#
Jodson scores with a hook to the body. Cassino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cassino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Jodson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jodson throws a series of strikes that have Cassino backpedaling.
Jodson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jodson misses with a two punch combination.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino lands a right hook to the body.
Cassino wants to slow Jodson down by chopping away at his legs.
As Cassino tries to get set, Jodson tries to push him back and clinch up but Cassino manages to avoid the attempt.
Jodson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Cassino.
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Cassino throws a wild body kick that Jodson sees coming a mile off.
Jodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dohn Jodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.

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

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

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

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Sito
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morrison. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Morrison down.
Cassino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morrison under the eye.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Cassino moves out of range easily. #T1#
Morrison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassino.
Cassino scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Cassino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Morrison's head.
Cassino misses with a head kick.
Morrison feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Cassino.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cassino scores with a punch to the head.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison thinks about the counter body kick.
Morrison 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.
Good work by Morrison as he checks the leg kick.
Cassino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morrison slips under a jab.
Cassino sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino throws the kick towards the body but Morrison avoids it.
Morrison unleashes a big counter combination but Cassino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cassino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down. #T3#
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Morrison checks a leg kick nicely.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Morrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Morrison tries to avoid it.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Morrison replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cassino blocks it well.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Cassino throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Cassino with a hook.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison lands a nice looking body kick.
Morrison slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
As Cassino backs off Morrison throws a huge counter combo but Cassino manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Cassino misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Cassino swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Cassino tries to score with a low kick but Morrison moves his leg out of the way.
Morrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Morrison's head.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrison misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassino misses its target.
Cassino swings widly with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a leg kick.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Morrison lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cassino takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cassino dips to his left and cracks Morrison with an uppercut!
Cassino misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino throws a good cross that connects.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Morrison slips a jab from Cassino.
Morrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Morrison scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino checks a low kick from Morrison.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Morrison works over Cassino's head and body with a nice combination.
Morrison throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morrison cracks Cassino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassino throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Morrison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino.
Cassino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Morrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Cassino.
Cassino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Richard Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino connects with a looping right hand.
Morrison walks into a straight right hand from Cassino.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cassino lands a slapping body shot.
Morrison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cassino misses with a low kick. #T3#
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cassino is looking to slow Morrison down with leg kicks.
Morrison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cassino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Cassino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morrison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison slips a jab from Cassino.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Cassino.
Cassino punishes Morrison's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino tries a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Cassino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Cassino misses.
A nice side step and Morrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cassino misses with a low kick as Morrison jumps back.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Morrison off balance momentarily.
Morrison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Nice jab there from Cassino.
Cassino catches Morrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
Cassino throws a leg kick but Morrison checks it.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cassino.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Cassino. #T1#
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
and Morrison counters with a thumping low kick.
Morrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassino thows a leg kick but Morrison checks it
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Morrison's head.
Cassino swings widly with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cassino throws a leg kick that misses.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino throws a leg kick that misses.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
Morrison throws a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.#T2#
Cassino is looking to chop away at Morrison's legs.
Morrison throws a low kick, looking for Cassino's leg but Cassino calmly moves out of range.
Cassino slips a jab from Morrison.
As Morrison backs away, Cassino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morrison is out of range and Cassino settles back down.
Morrison jabs Cassino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cassino throws a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
A head kick by Morrison misses
and Cassino counters with a good low kick that Morrison was not able to check.
Cassino is looking to slow Morrison down with leg kicks.
Morrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Cassino.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.#T3#
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morrison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cassino throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morrison's hands.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrison misses with a low kick.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morrison.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morrison blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino cracks Morrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cassino lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino throws a leg kick
and Morrison counters with a body kick.
Cassino connects with the punch.
Morrison throws a leg kick that misses.
Cassino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cassino moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorrison.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison misses with a two punch combination.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Our winner, Monte Cassino, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Yi vs Escalante
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino feints a counter leg kick.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Cassino misses
and Noriega counters with an inside leg kick.
Noriega tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega misses with a head kick.
Noriega checks a leg kick nicely.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Noriega checks a low kick from Cassino.
Jab by Cassino.
Cassino tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
It looked like Noriega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Noriega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noriega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cassino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Cassino misses. #T1#
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Noriega scores with a jab. Cassino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
A low kick lands for Noriega.
Noriega fails to land with a series of punches.
Noriega cracks Cassino with a good jab.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Noriega loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cassino lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noriega.
Cassino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Noriega off balance momentarily.
Cassino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Cassino checks it.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cassinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Cassino misses
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
and Noriega counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick from Noriega.
Cassino wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Noriega thuds his shin into the meat of Cassino's side.
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noriega scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.
Noriega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noriega takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noriega.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Noriega on the side of the head.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
Cassino scores with a shot to the body.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Cassino defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noriega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino walks into a stiff left hand from Noriega.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with an outside leg kick.
Cassino cracks Noriega with a good jab.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cassino's head backwards.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Noriega slips under a jab from Cassino.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Cassino checks it.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Noriega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
Noriega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Noriega feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Noriega clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cassino is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Cassino off balance momentarily.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cassino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Noriega is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Noriega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Noriega pushes Cassino away with a front kick.
Cassino checks a low kick from Noriega.
The crowd cheers as Cassino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noriega doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Cassino.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Cassino throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Cassino looks to land a body kick but Noriega moved away.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Noriega throws a right and a left that Cassino avoids nicely.
Cassino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body. Noriega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noriega with a body shot.
Cassino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Noriega misses.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Cassino's leg. Cassino is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Cassino misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Noriega - just one landing.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Noriega drops his hands momentarily and Cassino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Noriega just misses with a punch to the body.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Nice cross by Cassino.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Noriega lands a jab to the head.
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Cassino's leg. Cassino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Noriega.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega misses with a leg kick.
Noriega stuns Cassino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Cassino missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cassino lands with a straight right. Noriega didn't see that one coming.
Noriega misses the shot to the body.
Cassino flicks out a counter leg kick but Noriega steps away.
Noriega throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cassino misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassino can pounce on him.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino motions for Noriega to come forward. Cassino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino throws a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
Noriega is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Noriega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Noriega.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Noriega settles back down.
Cassino tries to work over Noriega's front leg with a kick but Noriega checks it.
Cassino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Cassino settles back down.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
Noriega looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassino! But no joy.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Noriega's front leg but catches the back leg as Noriega tries to avoid it.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Noriega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega 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.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega motions for Cassino to come forward. Noriega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega tried to score with a low kick but Cassino checks it.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Noriega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Noriega walks into a stiff left hand from Cassino.
Noriega chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassino can pounce on him.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Noriega.
A jab from Noriega misses.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Noriega half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Noriega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cassino's sensitive parts.
Cassino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cassino slips a straight right by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Noriega lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
Cassino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Noriega.#T2#
Cassino ducks right into an uppercut from Noriega.
Cassino feints and then cracks Noriega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Noriega down.
Noriega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino lands with an uppercut that bounces Noriega off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Noriega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega cracks Cassino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cassino wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
Noriega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noriega checks a leg kick.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Noriega throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
Cassino misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
Noriega misses with an uppercut.
Cassino throws the left hand but Noriega avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Noriega misses the target.
Noriega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Noriega saw it coming and moves away.
Noriega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cassino avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Noriega gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassino.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Cassino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Noriega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Cassino lands a right hook to the body.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Noriega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Noriega with a nice calf kick.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Cassino misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cassino.
Cassino tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Monte Cassino.
Well Noriega has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega took some time post fight to say the following; 'WHO NEXT HOMIES '.
In defeat, Monte Cassino stepped up to the mic, saying 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs One
Date: Mar 25, 2022

#R1#
McQuirre is looking to clinch.
Cassino misses with a hook. McQuirre ducked under it nicely.
Cassino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQuirre was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Cassino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McQuirre is out of range.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McQuirre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McQuirre tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
McQuirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Cassino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McQuirre counters with a right hand to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as McQuirre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McQuirre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McQuirre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQuirre was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
McQuirre is looking to clinch.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
McQuirre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cassino misses with some punches.
McQuirre lands a right hand.
McQuirre blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassino misses with a shot to the body
and McQuirre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McQuirre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
McQuirre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
McQuirre feints a counter leg kick.
McQuirre throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
McQuirre blocks a leg kick.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McQuirre checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McQuirre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - McQuirre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
McQuirre has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
A right hand to the body from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McQuirre working aggressively here. #T2#
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McQuirre gets through Cassino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from McQuirre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cassino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McQuirre or not.
Cassino working aggressively here.
McQuirre prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQuirre blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Cassino.
McQuirre pushes Cassino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino lands an uppercut.
McQuirre misses with a knee to the head.
Cassino prevents a body shot from McQuirre.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Cassino.
McQuirre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McQuirre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McQuirre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cassino's efforts to push away.
McQuirre digs a right hand underneath Cassino's ribcage. Cassino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cassino blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Cassino misses with a body punch.
McQuirre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cassino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McQuirre can turn it around.
McQuirre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQuirre throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuirre prevents a body shot from Cassino.
A short uppercut from McQuirre.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
McQuirre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuirre controls his hands.
Cassino lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuirre prevents a body shot from Cassino.
McQuirre struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McQuirre just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cassino's brow.
Cassino pushes McQuirre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre blocks a body shot from Cassino. #BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. McQuirre does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuirre is looking for the big counter here.
Cassino is looking to wear down McQuirre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McQuirre jabs Cassino right on the nose. Cassino blinks but takes it well.
McQuirre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Decent striking displayed by Cassino there.
McQuirre tries to clinch but Cassino is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino misses with a body punch
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
McQuirre closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
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#
Cassino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
Cassino is looking to chop away at McQuirre's legs.
McQuirre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
It seemed like McQuirre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from McQuirre finds it's way through Cassino's defenses.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassino feints and then cracks McQuirre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McQuirre down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino. #CL2#
McQuirre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cassino, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Cassino.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McQuirre keeps control of Cassino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McQuirre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McQuirre takes a shot to the head.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McQuirre can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino misses with some punches.
A short right from McQuirre.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside.
Monte Cassino has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
McQuirre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cassino tries a body shot but McQuirre blocks it.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino tries to work over McQuirre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for McQuirre.
McQuirre scores with a knee to the head.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
McQuirre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McQuirre pushes Cassino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Cassino manages to break the clinch.
Cassino circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassino misses its target.
McQuirre doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassino circles away.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but McQuirre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre's corner calls for a 1-2. McQuirre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McQuirre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab. #T2#
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McQuirre throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McQuirre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cassino misses with a right hand
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McQuirre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino lands a jab to McQuirre's midsection.
McQuirre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino swings away with a body shot that misses
and McQuirre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre throws a sloppy head kick
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre throws a nice looking combination but Cassino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Cassino lands a jab.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from McQuirre misses.
McQuirre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Cassino misses with a body shot
and McQuirre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
McQuirre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McQuirre throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
McQuirre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Cassino finds it's way through McQuirre's defenses.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
McQuirre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
A countering left hand to the body from McQuirre misses.
McQuirre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from McQuirre.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
McQuirre wants to clinch up but Cassino keeps it at a distance.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McQuirre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McQuirre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino thumps McQuirre with a low kick.#T4#
Cassino throws a hook but McQuirre avoids it easily.
A nice side step and McQuirre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McQuirre is out of range.
McQuirre throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from McQuirre, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino throws a leg kick but McQuirre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cassino takes one on the button.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McQuirre.
Cassino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McQuirre's hands.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino scores with a hook.
A solid body kick from Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
McQuirre only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McQuirre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McQuirre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino throws a leg kick
and McQuirre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cassino tests McQuirre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuirre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McQuirre misses with the combination.
McQuirre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cassino lands a nice shot that snaps McQuirre's head back.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
McQuirre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McQuirre throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but McQuirre is out of range.
McQuirre slips a straight right by Cassino.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
and McQuirre makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McQuirre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1##CL2#
McQuirre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McQuirre's elbow.
Cassino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McQuirre throws a knee to the head but misses.
McQuirre misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
Nice body punch from McQuirre - that landed with a thud.
Cassino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cassino managing to block the knees to the body from McQuirre.
Cassino wants to break the clinch but can't.
McQuirre pushes Cassino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McQuirre throws an elbow but it misses.
McQuirre swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, McQuirre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
McQuirre misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Harry McQuirre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cassino wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cassino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McQuirre.
McQuirre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cassino.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Cassino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
McQuirre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cassino is defending well for now.
McQuirre lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from McQuirre.
McQuirre lands a shoulder strike.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by McQuirre.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
McQuirre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuirre.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body.
McQuirre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McQuirre lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuirre.
Cassino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McQuirre prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McQuirre.
McQuirre blocking some punches.
McQuirre working aggressively here.
McQuirre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cassino scores with a shot to the side of McQuirre's head.
McQuirre misses with some punches.
McQuirre misses with some punches. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from McQuirre fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre blocking some punches.
Cassino presses McQuirre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
McQuirre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
McQuirre tries a knee to the head but Cassino blocks it.
McQuirre misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuirre.#BC#
Cassino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
A nice leg kick from McQuirre, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from McQuirre misses.
Cassino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McQuirre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Monte Cassino.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cassino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald
Date: Feb 25, 2022

#R1#
Cassino missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Gunn's head but Gunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gunn lands with a hook. Cassino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cassino feints and then cracks Gunn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gunn down.
Cassino throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
A jab from Gunn misses.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rex Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Cassino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino tries to score with a low kick but Gunn moves his leg out of the way.
Gunn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino tries to work over Gunn's front leg with a kick but Gunn checks it.
Gunn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gunn.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Gunn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cassino works Gunn's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Cassino's defenses.
Gunn stalks Cassino and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cassino's face. Cassino staggers backwards, shaken.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gunn. That did some damage!
Cassino catches Gunn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cassino under the eye.
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
Gunn checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
Gunn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunn scores with a jab.
Gunn throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunn checks a low kick from Cassino.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunn.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gunn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gunn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunn throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Gunn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Cassino throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gunn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gunn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cassino throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Gunn.
Gunn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
A big left from Gunn misses.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassino throws a jab when Gunn was well out of range.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Gunn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunn catches Cassino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cassino throws a low kick, looking for Gunn's leg but Gunn calmly moves out of range.
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Gunn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cassino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Gunn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gunn misses with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
Cassino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gunn just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Gunn saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Cassino throws a low kick but Gunn moves out of range easily.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rex Gunn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Cassino slips a straight right by Gunn.
Gunn throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassino.
Gunn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunn. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice straight punches there by Gunn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunn.
Nice defenses there by Gunn.
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cassino takes one to the chin there.
Gunn scores with a jab. Cassino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.
Gunn checks a low kick from Cassino.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
Gunn walks into a left hand.
Gunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Gunn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gunn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunn throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Cassino jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Gunn.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
Cassino checks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cassino might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Gunn moved out of range nicely.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn blocks the body kick.
Gunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Cassino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cassino.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Gunn moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunn jabs at Cassino's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunn lands with a right hand.
Cassino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Cassino's head.
Cassino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cassino lands a jab to the head.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Gunn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cassino!
Gunn throws a head kick that misses
and Cassino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cassino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn throws a right hand that Cassino ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassino also avoids with ease.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gunn checks a leg kick.
Cassino misses with a hook.#T3#
A big left from Gunn misses.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Gunn misses the jab.
Cassino throwing a counter right hand but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Gunn's shoulder, as Gunn tries to avoid the shot.
Gunn tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Gunn's head but Gunn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn throws a right hand that Cassino ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassino also avoids with ease.
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Cassino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Cassino with a jab.#T4#
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Cassino misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Gunn misses with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
A low kick from Cassino misses
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunn misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn blocks the body kick.
Cassino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunn connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Gunn 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.#R3#
Gunn wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Gunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Gunn - just one landing.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gunn. That did some damage!
Gunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
It seemed like Gunn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassino is looking to slow Gunn down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Gunn there.
Rex Gunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Gunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Gunn misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cassino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gunn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunn with a jab.
Cassino tries to work over Gunn's front leg with a kick but Gunn checks it.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gunn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cassino scores with a nice right hand.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunn throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Gunn moved away.
Gunn looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Gunn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cassino on the side of the head.
A big left from Cassino misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunn connects with a right hand. Cassino shakes it off.#T2#
Gunn tries to score with a low kick but Cassino moves his leg out of the way.
Gunn tries to score with a low kick but Cassino moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Gunn misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunn looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gunn just manages to avoid it.
Cassino scores with a body shot.
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gunn checks the leg kick.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn checks the leg kick nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Gunn blocks the leg kick.
Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gunn scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gunn throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunn lands a nice looking body shot.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Decent striking displayed by Gunn there.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Gunn.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunn swinging wildly here.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cassino 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.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunn takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Gunn misses with a straight left.
Cassino throwing a counter right hand but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gunn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Gunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Gunn slips the punch.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Gunn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunn throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Gunn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gunn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cassino's hands.
Gunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Cassino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gunn is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rex Gunn just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Gunn lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Cassino is looking to chop away at Gunn's legs.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gunn checks it well.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino jabs Gunn right on the nose. Gunn blinks but takes it well.
Gunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunn throws a good cross that connects.
Gunn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cassino under the eye.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Gunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Gunn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino slips under a jab from Gunn.#T1#
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino lands a nice hook to Gunn's body. Gunn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cassino takes one on the button.
Gunn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunn throws a leg kick
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunn with a nice cross.
Cassino scores with the left hand. Gunn knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Cassino wants to slow Gunn down by chopping away at his legs.
Cassino dodges the punch combination from Gunn.
Gunn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Cassino as he checks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Cassino.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gunn lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunn misses the target.
A lazy left from Gunn finds it's target.
Gunn throws a body kick that misses.
Rex Gunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
Gunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn throws a big shot that misses.
Gunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cassino. That did some damage!
Cassino connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Cassino.
Cassino slips a jab and a cross from Gunn. #T3#
Cassino lands with a right hand.
Cassino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunn moves out of range as Cassino strikes.
Gunn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cassino lands with a straight right. Gunn didn't see that one coming.
Cassino slips a straight right by Gunn.
Cassino throwing a counter right hand but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Gunn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gunn throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Cassino slips a jab from Gunn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Cassino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Gunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Gunn throws a low kick, looking for Cassino's leg but Cassino calmly moves out of range.
Cassino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Gunn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gunn moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Gunn throws an off balance right hand
and Gunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Gunn throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn throws a right hand that Cassino ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassino also avoids with ease.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn misses with a looping right.
Gunn looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Cassino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Gunn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gunn.
Cassino swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Cassino was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Gunn throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Cassino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rex Gunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Cassino jabs Gunn right on the nose. Gunn blinks but takes it well.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Gunn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino slips a straight right by Gunn.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunn connects with a right hand. Cassino shakes it off.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Gunn misses.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Gunn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Gunn misses
and Cassino counters with a straight right hand.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Gunn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Gunn throws a chopping leg kick but Cassino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassino thuds his right hand into Gunn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Gunn.
Cassino lands with a straight right. Gunn didn't see that one coming.
Cassino walks into a jab.
Gunn throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Gunn.
Gunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Cassino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunn.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Gunn with a hook.
Cassino misses the jab.
Gunn missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunn misses with a hook.
Cassino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Gunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cassino tries to work over Gunn's front leg with a kick but Gunn checks it.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Gunn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunn misses with a looping left.
Gunn throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Gunn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Gunn down.
Gunn slips a jab from Cassino.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab. #T3#
Gunn takes one on the button.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Gunn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cassino throwing a counter right hand but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Gunn slips under a jab from Cassino.
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunn tries to bum rush Cassino with a series of wild strikes but Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
Cassino tries to land a front kick but Gunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cassino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gunn throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gunn.
A jab from Gunn finds it's way through Cassino's defenses.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Cassino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunn tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunn misses with an uppercut.
Cassino misses with a left hand
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunn looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Cassino. That snapped Gunn's head back.
Gunn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gunn staying out of range there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cassino!
Gunn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cassino circles away quickly and effectively.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Cassino finds it's way through Gunn's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rex Gunn.
Well Gunn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Rex Gunn 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.
Monte Cassino spoke after the fight, saying 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Kneeland
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Cassino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kirk has time to react.
Kirk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kirk scrambles back to his feet.
Kirk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Kirk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cassino tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kirk is in Cassino's guard.
Kirk wants to pass the guard but Cassino is keeping the position.
Cassino wants to sweep but no luck.
Cassino is trying to control the position but Kirk postures up.
Kirk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cassino is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kirk has gone for a leg lock! Cassino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kirk's guard.#REVR#
Cassino content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Kirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassino looking to pass the guard.
Kirk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cassino trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kirk's guard.
Kirk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Kirk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cassino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cassino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cassino is one step ahead there.
Cassino 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.
Cassino stopping the sweep attempt from Kirk.
Kirk is trying to control the position but Cassino postures up.
Cassino's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cassino lands with an uppercut that bounces Kirk off the cage and back into range.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirk.#T3#
Cassino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kirk.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirk.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirk moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassino throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Kirk blocks a jab.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kirk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirk.
Cassino lands with a hook. Kirk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cassino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirk.
Cassino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Cassino thuds his right hand into Kirk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cassino connects with the punch.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kirk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmat Kirk.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Cassino there.
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirk moves to clinch but Cassino breaks away
and Cassino counters with a thumping low kick.
Kirk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Kirk darts in and clinches Cassino up against the cage.#BC2#
Kirk manages to break the clinch.
Kirk tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cassino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cassino lands a nice looking body kick.
Kirk blocks a low kick nicely.
Kirk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Kirk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Kirk does it's job there.
Kirk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cassino is fending him off so far but Kirk persists. Nope, Cassino circles away and we're back to standing.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Kirk checks it.
Cassino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassino sets himself, and Kirk steps forward looking for the clinch! Cassino avoids it this time.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Gilmat Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirk tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Cassino lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Kirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kirk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cassino as he jumps to the side.
Cassino connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kirk 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.
Kirk ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirk can do to turn this around?
Kirk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cassino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kirk somewhat.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmat Kirk.
Cassino scores with a jab to the body.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cassino as he avoids it easily.
Kirk fails to land the takedown.
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Cassino blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kirk.
Sloppy strikes from Kirk. Those never looked like landing.
Cassino misses with the body kick
and Kirk counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Kirk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino gets underhooks to prevent Kirk's takedown attempt.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cassino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassino tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Kirk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kirk wants a takedown but no success here.
Cassino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cassino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirk backwards. #T3#
Cassino prevents the takedown attempt.
Cassino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Cassino.
Kirk is breathing heavily.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk fails to pull guard.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk goes for a takedown attempt but Cassino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Kirk's shoulder, as Kirk tries to avoid the shot.
As Cassino backs off Kirk throws a huge counter combo but Cassino manages to avoid it all.
Kirk shoots in but Cassino avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Cassino. Beautiful body shot.
Kirk looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino swings for the body but Kirk moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Gilmat Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kirk with a poor takedown
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kirk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirk with a poor takedown
and Kirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cassino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cassino cracks Kirk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Kirk fails with the takedown.
Kirk shoots in looking for a takedown. Cassino tries to sprawl out of it but Kirk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cassino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Kirk fails with the takedown.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Kirk breaks away and moves out of range.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmat Kirk.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirk.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Kirk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cassino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kirk gets tackled into the cage by Cassino. Cassino maintains the clinch. #T1#
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cassino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kirk.
Kirk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cassino smiles and moves away.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirk tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut lands for Cassino. That snapped Kirk's head back.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirk circles away.
Kirk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cassino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirk thinking.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirk.
Cassino jabs at Kirk's body.
Cassino keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirk momentarily.
Kirk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kirk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirk.
A big left from Kirk misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirk's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Cassino.
Nice shot lands for Cassino.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cassino.
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Kirk darts in looking for a takedown but Cassino gets double underhooks and turns Kirk into the cage.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kirk.
Cassino throws a head kick that Kirk semi-blocks. #CL2#
Kirk has Cassino up against the cage in a clinch.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cassino pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Kirk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cassino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirk is defended easily by Cassino.
Kirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kirk has his takedown stuffed
and Cassino counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.
Kirk misses with a double jab.
Kirk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Cassino jabs Kirk right on the nose. Kirk blinks but takes it well.
Kirk misses with a combination
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
Kirk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kirk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.#T4#
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kirk.
Cassino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kirk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Kirk blocks the low kick.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Kirk scores with a takedown into Cassino's guard.
Cassino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Kirk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Kirk tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassino with a hook.
Kirk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino throws a jab when Kirk was well out of range.
Cassino moves in looking to clinch but Kirk pushes him off.
Kirk tries to counter with a clinch but Cassino shakes him off and moves away.
Kirk fails with the takedown.
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirk momentarily.
Cassino lands with a right hand.
Kirk defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino throws a shot to the body.
Kirk tries to clinch there but Cassino circles away.
Cassino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kirk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kirk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kirk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1##CL2#
Kirk moves into range and clinches up with Cassino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk.
Cassino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Cassino.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Cassino misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Cassino.
A short uppercut from Cassino.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Kirk wants to get back to striking at distance but Cassino won't allow it.
Kirk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cassino up against the cage.
Cassino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kirk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cassino gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmat Kirk.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirk wants to stall. #T3#
Cassino lands an uppercut.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cassino is defending well.
Kirk takes a shot to the head.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cassino has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirk moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Kirk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cassino, pushing him back against the cage.
Kirk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cassino walks away with a smile on his face. Kirk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice jab there from Cassino.
Kirk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cassino scores with a punch to the head.
Cassino thows a body kick. Kirk tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino swings for the body but Kirk moves out of range. #CL2#
Kirk moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands. #TD2#
Kirk has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cassino is trying to keep an underhook but Kirk manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kirk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cassino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirk.
Kirk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kirk is working for a submission of some sort.
Cassino gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino had his way with Gilmat Kirk in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Cassino wants to slow Kirk down by chopping away at his legs.
Kirk looks for a takedown but Cassino sprawls well.
A punch combination from Kirk misses.
Kirk avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Kirk tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kirk tries to clinch up
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Kirk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Cassino misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kirk blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk. #BC2#
Kirk breaks the clinch.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Kirk down.
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Kirk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirk checks a leg kick.
Kirk looks for a takedown but Cassino sprawls well.
Cassino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilmat Kirk.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Kirk down.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Kirk tries to counter it with a takedown but Cassino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kirk has a takedown stuffed.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kirk.#T2#
Cassino scores with a jab to the head.
Cassino misses the jab.
Cassino stuns Kirk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cassino takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cassino sprawls well. Cassino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kirk gets slowly back to his feet.
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!
Kirk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kirk!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kirk throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kirk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassino lands a jab to the head.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirk is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino stalks Kirk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kirk's face. Kirk staggers backwards, shaken.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cassino misses the jab.
Cassino digs a good hook to Kirk's body. #CL2#
Kirk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cassino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cassino.
Kirk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cassino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Gilmat Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirk tries to circle away but Cassino has him pinned against the cage.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cassino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cassino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Kirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cassino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Monte Cassino was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Peieira
Date: Jan 06, 2022

#R1#
Andermatt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andermatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andermatt.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andermatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt throws an off balance right hand
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Andermatt's head but Andermatt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andermatt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andermatt clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Andermatt's coach down at Average Joeï¿½s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Andermatt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Cassino is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Cassino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andermatt tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andermatt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Cassino lands a nice shot that snaps Andermatt's head back.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Cassino takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andermatt.
Andermatt slips a jab from Cassino.
Andermatt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andermatt takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andermatt throws a low kick but Cassino moves out of range easily.
Cassino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andermatt is out of range and Cassino settles back down.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Andermatt tries a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.#T2#
Andermatt punishes Cassino's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassino tried to score with a low kick but Andermatt checks it.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino tries to clinch up but Andermatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Andermatt saw it coming and moves away.
Andermatt throws a poor cross that misses
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andermatt cracks Cassino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Andermatt slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cassino 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.
Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Andermatt slips under a jab.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cassino throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Andermatt with a hook.
Andermatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Andermatt lands a head shot.
Cassino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cassino throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Andermatt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cassino rather than just go for the knockout.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andermatt. That did some damage!
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Cassino blocks the leg kick.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andermatt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cassino checks a leg kick.
Andermatt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andermatt throws a good cross that connects.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy body kick from Andermatt
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cassino checks a leg kick.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cassino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt scores with a nice strike.
Andermatt is looking to land body kicks.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Andermatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andermatt misses with a low kick as Cassino jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Andermatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andermatt defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Andermatt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andermatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassino jabs Andermatt right on the nose. Andermatt blinks but takes it well.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Andermatt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cassino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andermatt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Andermatt's head.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andermatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Cassino slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino stuns Andermatt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Andermatt finds it's way through Cassino's defenses.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Andermatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cassino doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Donk. Cassino catches Andermatt right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Cassino misses
and Andermatt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cassino's knee momentarily.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Andermatt's leg. Andermatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cassino needs to keep his hands up - Andermatt had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Cassino counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino cracks Andermatt with a good jab.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Cassino wants to slow Andermatt down by chopping away at his legs.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andermatt throws a front kick aimed at Cassino's knee but Cassino avoids it well.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cassino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andermatt misses with a head kick.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andermatt just manages to avoid it.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Andermatt saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Andermatt's belly button to the back.
Andermatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andermatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Cassino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Cassino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Andermatt.
Andermatt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Cassino counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andermatts head. #T4#
Andermatt is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Cassino - that landed with a thud.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cassino.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
A nice left hand lands by Andermatt.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Cassino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andermatts head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Cassino catches Andermatt right on the button with a cross.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Andermatt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cassino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Cassino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino throws a low kick but Andermatt avoids it.
Andermatt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the head.
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andermatt at a distance.
Cassino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Andermatt avoided it.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Andermatt lands a head kick. Cassino smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cassino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Andermatt throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a front kick aimed at Andermatt's knee but Andermatt avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Andermatt.
Cassino throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.
Cassino keeps Andermatt at a distance using the push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Cassino.
A low kick lands for Cassino. #T2#
Nice cross by Andermatt.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Cassino avoids a kick to the body.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Andermatt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Andermatt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice body shot.
Cassino misses with a hook. Andermatt ducked under it nicely.
Andermatt lands a body shot.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Cassino tries to clinch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Andermatt swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.#T3#
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino is looking to slow Andermatt down with leg kicks.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cassino lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Andermatt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andermatt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cassino tries to work over Andermatt's front leg with a kick but Andermatt checks it.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andermatt throws a low kick, looking for Cassino's leg but Cassino calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andermatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Andermatt cracks Cassino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Cassino.
Andermatt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andermatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andermatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
and Andermatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Monte Cassino did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Andermatt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andermatt checks a low kick from Cassino.
Cassino takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses.
Cassino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cassino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andermatt lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
Cassino slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Andermatt lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
Andermatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Cassino moved away.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Cassino. #T1#
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Andermatt off balance momentarily.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Cassino lands a jab to the nose.
Andermatt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andermatt works Cassino's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Cassino cracks a nice hook into Andermatt's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt connects with a body shot.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Andermatt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andermatt throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.
Cassino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Andermatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cassino doesn't seem bothered though.
Andermatt checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Andermatt.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt moves out of range as Cassino throws a body kick.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino is looking to slow Andermatt down with leg kicks.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Andermatt with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Cassino thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
Andermatt lands a jab to Cassino's midsection.
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
Cassino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
A low kick from Andermatt is predictable there
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andermatt throws a low kick, looking for Cassino's leg but Cassino calmly moves out of range.
Cassino lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Andermatt moves forwards but Cassino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino thumps Andermatt with a low kick.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Cassino cracks Andermatt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Andermatt scores with a jab. Cassino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andermatt misses with a looping left.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andermatt.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino clobbers Andermatt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cassino scores with a jab to the head.
Cassino misses with a lunging right hand
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Andermatt missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cassino checks a leg kick.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Cassino cracks Andermatt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andermatt motions for Cassino to come forward. Andermatt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andermatt with a hook.
Andermatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Andermatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cassino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andermatt can pounce on him.
Andermatt moves out of range of the body kick from Cassino.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andermatt lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Andermatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Andermatt tries to avoid it.
Cassino misses the jab.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.#T1#
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
Andermatt missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andermatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the body
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Cassino moves out of range easily.
Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Andermatt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Andermatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Andermatt throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Andermatt misses the body punch
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andermatt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Andermatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andermatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andermatt lands a head shot.
Cassino misses with a hook to the body
and Andermatt counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cassino is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andermatt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andermatt cracks Cassino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino slips a jab from Andermatt.
Cassino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
Cassino lands with a hook. Andermatt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Andermatt swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andermatt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt checks the leg kick.
Cassino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andermatt misses with the body kick
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andermatt thinking.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Andermatt feints and then cracks Cassino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cassino down.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Cassino.#T4#
Cassino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cassino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Cassino 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.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Andermatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino cracks Andermatt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andermatt. That did some damage!
Cassino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino retains his featherweight title!
Monte Cassino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Voronin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Kirk's shoulder, as Kirk tries to avoid the shot.
Kirk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cassino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Cassino clinches.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirk.
Kirk tries to land a knee to the head but Cassino blocks with his arms.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands with a short shot to the head.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Cassino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Kirk misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk tries to score a body lock takedown but Cassino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cassino.
A nice left hand lands by Kirk.
Kirk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cassino's brow.
Kirk pushes Cassino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kirk takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Kirk jumps guard. #SUB#
Kirk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cassino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cassino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kirk controls Cassino momentarily but Cassino frees himself.
Kirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassino pushing down on Kirk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cassino trying to control the action but Kirk is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Kirk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cassino pulls his head out easily.
Kirk trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cassino looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kirk is trying to get back to full guard.
Cassino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kirk controlling the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##SUB#
Cassino moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kirk.
Kirk trying his best to control but Cassino has mounted him.
Kirk is trying to escape the mount.
Kirk wants to hold on but Cassino pushes him away.
Kirk is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cassino trying to control but Kirk is having none of it.
Kirk is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kirk is working hard here to advance position.
Cassino controlling his opponent.
Cassino can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirk is looking to escape.
Kirk is just holding on here. Cassino manages to take his back.
Cassino doesn't have the hooks in and Kirk manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kirk has gone for a leg lock! Cassino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kirk's guard.#REVB#
Kirk controls Cassino momentarily but Cassino frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Cassino takes the fight into the clinch.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kirk controlling the action here for a moment.
Kirk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cassino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kirk is trying to pull guard but Cassino turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Kirk lands a hook that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Kirk scores with a shot to the side of Cassino's head.
Cassino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kirk jumps guard but Cassino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirk wants to stall.
Kirk tries a body shot but Cassino blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Kirk tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino. #T1#
Cassino misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Kirk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kirk manages to end up in side control.

Cassino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cassino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cassino but Cassino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirk.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cassino takes a swing at Kirk's ribcage but misses.
Cassino misses with a straight right. #TD#
Kirk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cassino is trying to defend but Kirk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Cassino kicks Kirk off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Cassino. That snapped Kirk's head back.
Kirk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirk tries to clinch but Cassino is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Cassino.
Kirk closes the distance but Cassino moves to the side
and Cassino counters with a straight right hand.
Kirk darts in looking for a takedown but Cassino gets double underhooks and turns Kirk into the cage.
Kirk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Cassino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kirk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cassino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monte Cassino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside.
Kirk taking a breather.
Kirk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cassino to keep the fight standing.
Kirk is trying to drag Cassino to the mat but Cassino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kirk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Cassino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cassino as the two fighters clinch.
Cassino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cassino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kirk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cassino pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Kirk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cassino smiles and moves away.
Kirk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassino's waist but Cassino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirk off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirk's sensitive parts.
Kirk misses with a takedown
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino stuffs the takedown attempt from Kirk. Kirk gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Kirk down.
Kirk moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.
Cassino misses with a hook. Kirk ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cassino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
Kirk lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Kirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cassino misses with some punches.
Kirk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kirk jumps guard but Cassino stands there with Kirk around his waist. Kirk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cassino gets through Kirk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Cassino misses the jab.
Kirk 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.
Nice defenses there by Kirk.
Gilmat Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cassino connects with a crisp jab.
Kirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Kirk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kirk shoots and misses
and Cassino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cassino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cassino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cassino wants it to stay on the feet.
Cassino is looking to chop away at Kirk's legs.
Kirk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kirk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Kirk moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino catches Kirk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kirk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cassino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Kirk looks to clinch
and Cassino counters with a thumping low kick.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirk.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino connects with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Kirk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Kirk's head.
Cassino throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kirk or perhaps it was just good defense by Cassino, which made it look bad.
Kirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirk.
Kirk tries to clinch up.#T2#
Kirk takes one to the side of the head.
Kirk tries for a takedown but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kirk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirk's sensitive parts.
Cassino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Cassino holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Kirk trying to control the position but instead, Cassino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kirk into the cage.
Cassino lands an uppercut.
Kirk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cassino is defending well for now.
Cassino digs a right hand underneath Kirk's ribcage. Kirk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
Kirk fails to pull guard. #T3#
Kirk blocks an uppercut.
Kirk is trying to drag Cassino to the mat but Cassino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirk tries a knee to the head but Cassino blocks it.
Kirk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cassino lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Cassino.
Kirk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cassino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Kirk trying to control the position but instead, Cassino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kirk into the cage.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cassino tries to work over Kirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirk fails to pull guard. #T4#
Cassino is working Kirk over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cassino.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Good body shot from Cassino.
Cassino lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Cassino.
Cassino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirk or not.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
Cassino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirks head.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Cassino as the two fighters clinch.
Cassino lands a body punch.
Kirk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kirk misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL#
Kirk drives through and clinches with Cassino against the cage.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirk blocks a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cassino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cassino lands a body punch.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cassino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirks head.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirk.
Cassino lands an uppercut.
Kirk tries to score a body lock takedown but Cassino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kirk pulls guard effortlessly.
Kirk looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirk, not yet. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cassino defends well.
Cassino forces his way into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1##SUB#
Kirk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cassino trying to mount his opponent but Kirk defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk is in trouble now - Cassino has advanced to mount!
Cassino moves to the back.
Kirk wants to control his opponent's hands but Cassino gets his hands free. #T2#
Cassino just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kirk is really stuck here.
Kirk trying to control the position but Cassino manages to sink in the hooks.
Cassino is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cassino is not going to allow Kirk to sit and survive in this position.
Monte Cassino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cassino is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Cassino has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kirk's body.
Kirk trying to control but not successfully.
Kirk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cassino is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kirk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirk trying to control the position but Cassino manages to sink in the hooks.
Cassino has good solid back control here.
Kirk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
Cassino really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kirk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Kirk.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Cassino throws a body punch but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk moves to clinch but Cassino breaks away
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassino scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassino.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kirk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Kirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirk is looking to clinch. #T1#
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kirk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice takedown defense from Cassino. No joy for Kirk on that attempt.
Kirk doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassino circles away.
Cassino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cassino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirk moves away.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Kirk moved out of range nicely.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kirk is looking to clinch.
Cassino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino throws a front kick aimed at Kirk's knee but Kirk avoids it well.
Kirk tries to clinch but Cassino is having none of it.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cassino but Cassino pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Cassino thumps Kirk with a low kick.
Kirk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirk shoots in looking for a takedown. Cassino tries to sprawl out of it but Kirk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cassino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cassino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kirk is looking to clinch but Cassino is avoiding it.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but Cassino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Cassino. #CL#
Kirk has Cassino up against the cage in a clinch.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Cassino tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Kirk can't get the takedown.
Kirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
A short right from Cassino.
A short uppercut from Cassino.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Cassino.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk blocking some punches.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Kirk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cassino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassino scores with a shoulder strike.
Gilmat Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirk controls his hands.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirk tries to land a knee to the head but Cassino blocks with his arms.
Kirk wants a takedown.
Kirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Kirk lands a right hand.
Cassino blocking some punches.
Kirk misses with a body punch.
Cassino is working Kirk over against the cage.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Kirk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 43:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 43:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino! Monte Cassino retains his featherweight title!
Monte Cassino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH:25
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Jodson tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jodson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dohn Jodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jodson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cassino - the referee stops the clock and Jodson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cassino. Jodson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Cassino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cassino with a jab.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Cassino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jodsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jodson misses with a straight left.
Jodson misses with a combination
and Cassino counters with a good low kick that Jodson was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Jodson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cassino scores with a sloppy right hand. Jodson should have avoided that one.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Jodson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jodson throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cassino thuds his right hand into Jodson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jodson throws a leg kick which misses Cassino's front leg but catches the back leg as Cassino tries to avoid it.
Jodson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jodson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cassino throws a low kick but Jodson moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Jodson.
Cassino wants to clinch.
Jodson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jodson. That did some damage!
Jodson throws a sloppy head kick and Cassino moves out of range easily.
Jodson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jodson. That did some damage!
Jodson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jodson misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Cassino lands a jab to the head.
Jodson 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.
Jodson misses with a few strikes there.
A jab lands there for Cassino.
Jodson looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Cassino.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Jodson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Jodson settles back down.
Jodson takes one on the button.
Jodson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jodson unleashes a big counter combination but Cassino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jodson scores with a punch to the head.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jodson misses with a wild body shot.
Jodson misses with a head kick.
As Jodson backs away, Cassino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson.
Cassino throwing a counter right hand but Jodson manages to avoid it.#T3#
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassino lands with a good body shot.
Jodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Jodson moved away.
Jodson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jodson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cassino scores with a nice head shot.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jodson throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jodson.
Jodson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jodson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cassino checks it well.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jodson.
Cassino scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jodson misses with a straight right.
Cassino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Cassino ducks right into an uppercut from Jodson.
Jodson misses with a hook to the body
and Cassino counters with a right hand to the body.
Jodson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Jodson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Jodson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cassino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jodson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
Jodson misses with a low kick.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino throws a body punch but Jodson moves out of range.
Jodson misses with a low kick.
Jodson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jodson just manages to avoid it.
Jodson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Jodson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Jodson.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jodson can do to turn this around?
Jodson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Cassino lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Jodson's leg. Jodson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Jodson misses with a body punch
and Cassino counters with an inside leg kick.
Jodson cracks Cassino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cassino clobbers Jodson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jodson on the side of the head.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Jodson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino connects with a looping right hand.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jodson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Jodson settles back down.
Jodson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cassino backs up against the cage.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jodson.
Jodson throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Jodson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jodson tries to avoid it.
Jodson throws a push kick but Cassino slaps the foot to one side.
Jodson walks into a jab.
Cassino connects with the punch.
Jodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jodson checks it well.
Cassino tries to clinch but Jodson is having none of it.
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Cassino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jodson throws a leg kick
and Cassino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Jodson is predictable there
and Cassino counters with a thumping low kick.
Cassino scores with a nice head shot.
Some wild striking there from Jodson.
Cassino lands a head shot.
Cassino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jodson throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jodson.#T2#
A shot to the body from Jodson misses
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
Cassino cracks Jodson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Jodson. Beautiful body shot.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jodson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jodson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cassino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cassino misses with a head kick.
Jodson wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Jodson loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jodson throws a right hand that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice body shot.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino with a jab.
Jodson misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jodson misses with a left hand
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Cassino scores with a body shot.
Jodson throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
Jodson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cassino punishes Jodson's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cassino cracks Jodson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cassino keeps Jodson at a distance using the push kick.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jodson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Dohn Jodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino throws a low kick, looking for Jodson's leg but Jodson calmly moves out of range.
Jodson misses with a low kick. #CL#
Cassino clinches up with Jodson and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Jodson is trying to break the clinch but Cassino is controlling him.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Jodson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Jodson looks to land a combination but Cassino avoids it well.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jodson digs a good hook to Cassino's body.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cassino feints and then cracks Jodson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jodson down.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Jodson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jodson throws a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Cassino scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jodson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jodson is breathing heavily.
Jodson misses with a double jab
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Jodson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cassino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jodson throws a combination that misses
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jodson tries to bum rush Cassino with a series of wild strikes but Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jodson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Jodson's head.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Jodson down.
Cassino lands with an uppercut that bounces Jodson off the cage and back into range.
Jodson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cassino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cassino lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jodson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Cassino rushes Jodson and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jodson.
Cassino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jodson's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jodson lands a left hand.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Jodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Cassino.
A right handed body shot lands from Cassino.
Jodson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassino lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jodson.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jodson tries to circle away but Cassino has him pinned against the cage.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Jodson controls the action.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Jodson manages to break the clinch.
Jodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassino misses the target.
Jodson takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily.
Cassino thuds his right hand into Jodson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body. Jodson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jodson throws a body kick that misses.
Jodson misses with a body shot
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jodson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino lands a jab to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Cassino.
Jodson throws a leg kick
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cassino scores with a hook.
Jodson swings widly with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a straight right hand.
Jodson swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jodson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jodson scrambles back to his feet.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Jodson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jodson tries to avoid it.
Cassino thumps Jodson with a low kick.
Jodson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Jodson just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Jodson tried to score with a low kick but Cassino checks it.#T3#
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cassino clobbers Jodson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jodson misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Jodson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cassino throws a shot to the body.
Cassino connects with the punch.
Jodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino throws a sloppy head kick and Jodson moves out of range easily.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jodson misses with a looping right.
Jodson throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Cassino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jodson, pushing him back against the cage.
Cassino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jodson's efforts to push away.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Jodson. #T4#
Cassino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jodson's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jodson is trying to force a seperation but Cassino has the dominant position.
Jodson pushes Cassino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Jodson manages to break the clinch.
Jodson tries to move into range but Cassino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Cassino - just one landing.
Jodson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jodson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jodson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
Jodson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cassino is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Jodson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Jodson throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jodson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Good leg kick by Jodson.
Jodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab lands there for Cassino.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Jodson.
Cassino cracks Jodson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cassino cracks Jodson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cassino lands a jab.
Cassino blocks a leg kick.
Cassino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jodson throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a straight right hand.
Jodson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jodson misses with the combination.
Jodson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jodson misses with a hook
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Cassino connects with a right hand. Jodson shakes it off.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino doesn't manage to clinch there - Jodson circles away.
Jodson throws a combination that misses
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
Cassino jabs Jodson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jodson.
Jodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.
Cassino moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Jodson.
Jodson swings widly with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a good low kick that Jodson was not able to check.
Cassino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino works Jodson's body with a nice hook.
Cassino jabs at Jodson's body.
Cassino sizes up Jodson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick from Jodson misses
and Cassino counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Jodson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Jodson does no damage.
Jodson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Cassino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jodson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jodson throws a series of punches but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Jodson tries to score with a low kick but Cassino moves his leg out of the way.
Jodson checks a leg kick.
Jodson walks into a straight right hand from Cassino.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jodson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Cassino.
Cassino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
A low kick from Jodson misses
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jodson looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Jodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jodson.
Cassino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jodson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jodson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jodson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Jodson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
Jodson feints a counter leg kick.
Cassino lands with a hook. Jodson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jodson misses with a low kick as Cassino jumps back.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jodson just manages to avoid it.
Jodson throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassino misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Cassino lands a really nice looking cross but Jodson seems unphased.
Jodson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cassino.
Cassino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jodson throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
No joy there for Jodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino scores with a nice strike.
Jodson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
Cassino moves out of range of the leg kick from Jodson.
As Jodson looks to move away, Cassino throws a big counter combo but Jodson just gets out of the way.
Cassino scores with a jab. Jodson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassino lands with a nice body kick.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jodson misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jodson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jodson on the side of the head.
Cassino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino had his way with Dohn Jodson in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Cassino checks a low kick from Jodson.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Jodson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cassino throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino scores with the left hand. Jodson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jodson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino delivers a nice body kick.
Jodson misses with a few strikes there.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Jodson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jodson sizes up Cassino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino dips to his left and cracks Jodson with an uppercut!
Cassino tries a head kick but it misses.
Jodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jodson on the side of the head. #T1#
Jodson misses with a hook
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
Jodson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Jodson.
Jodson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jodson throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Cassino blocks the leg kick.
Jodson walks into a jab.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Jodson throws a sloppy head kick and Cassino moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Jodson down.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jodson.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassino scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Jodson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cassino is able to avoid easily.
Jodson throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Cassino throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Jodson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jodson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cassino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jodson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Cassino catches Jodson right on the button with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Jodson down.
Cassino lands a jab to the nose.
Cassino wants to clinch up but Jodson keeps it at a distance.
Cassino cracks Jodson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino dips to his left and cracks Jodson with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Jodson down.
Jodson throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jodson. That's going to slow Cassino down.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jodson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Jodson misses.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jodson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Jodson is predictable there
and Cassino counters with a straight right hand.
Cassino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No joy there for Jodson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
Cassino lands with an uppercut that bounces Jodson off the cage and back into range.
Jodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino scores with a jab.
Cassino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Jodson throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino scores with a nice right hand.
Jodson missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jodson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Jodson throws a nice looking combination but Cassino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jodson.
Jodson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cassino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cassino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jodson misses the shot to the body.
Jodson walks into a left hand.
Dohn Jodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jodson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino retains his featherweight title!
Monte Cassino decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Cassino vs Dillbrandt
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
Dilbrandt darts in trying to clinch
and Cassino counters with a nice body shot.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Cassino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Cassino shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino. #T1#
Dilbrandt scores with a hook.
Cassino slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dilbrandt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cassino on the side of the head.
Cassino tries to clinch up.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.#CL2#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow. #BC2#
Dilbrandt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dilbrandt in his tracks.
Dilbrandt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cassino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.#T2#
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Cassino.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassino misses its target.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick nicely.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt feints a counter leg kick.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino 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.
Good exchange - Dilbrandt coming out on top.#T3#
Dilbrandt thuds a left hand into Cassino's body.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cassino. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Dilbrandt lands with a hook. Cassino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Dilbrandt blocks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Cassino.
Dilbrandt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cassino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily. #T4#
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Dilbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Dilbrandt takes one to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt lands with a hook. Cassino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Cassino off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Cassino down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassino tries to score with a low kick but Dilbrandt moves his leg out of the way.
Cassino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cassino tries to work over Dilbrandt's front leg with a kick but Dilbrandt checks it.
Cassino backing away here, and Dilbrandt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cassino throws a head kick that Dilbrandt semi-blocks.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Dilbrandt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dilbrandt's knee momentarily.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
Cassino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
A leg kick checked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.#T1#
Cassino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cassino needs to keep his hands up - Dilbrandt had a free shot at his head there.
Cassino throws a body punch but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dilbrandt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
A solid body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cassino lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dilbrandt takes a step back to recover.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Cassino with a series of wild strikes but Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Dilbrandt catches Cassino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cassino has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dilbrandt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cassino throws a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Dilbrandt avoided it.
Cassino takes one to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Cassino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot.
Cassino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Cassino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Cassino gets a clinch.
Cassino tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Dilbrandt.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cassino misses with the head strike. #T4#
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dilbrandt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from Cassino. #BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Cassino is looking to counter punch.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino motions for Dilbrandt to come forward. Cassino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
As Dilbrandt backs away, Cassino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Dilbrandt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dilbrandt misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino lands the left hand.
Dilbrandt lands a glancing blow to the side of Cassino's head.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Cassino takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Cassino defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cassino throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice head shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Cassino off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Dilbrandt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cassino in his tracks.
Cassino moves out of range of the strikes.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Cassino lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Dilbrandt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Cassino down.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Cassino.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cassino to score with a decent uppercut.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Cassino moved away.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Cassino's side.#T3#
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Dilbrandt.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dilbrandt thinking.
Cassino thumps Dilbrandt with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Dilbrandt. Beautiful body shot.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassino counters with a thumping low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body kick.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cassino swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.#T4#
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Cassino's front leg with a kick but Cassino checks it.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dilbrandt.
Cassino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cassino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt cracks Cassino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Cassino down.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Dilbrandt misses
and Cassino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cassino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dilbrandts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Monte Cassino did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Cassino.
Cassino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt motions for Cassino to come forward. Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Dilbrandt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dilbrandt.#CL2#
Dilbrandt clinches up with Cassino and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cassino lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dilbrandt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Cassino lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monte Cassino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt can't break the clinch.
Cassino lands with a short shot to the head.
Dilbrandt pushes Cassino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
Dilbrandt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Cassino as the two fighters clinch.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Dilbrandt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Cassino tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cassino misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino lands a jab.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt just manages to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a lunging right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dilbrandt in his tracks.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino blocks a leg kick.
Cassino moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Cassino checks it
and Cassino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Cassino moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Cassino. #T4#
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!
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Cassino moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Cassino pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dilbrandt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cassino has him pressed against the cage.
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cassino is keeping busy.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Cassino misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Cassino.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards. #BC2#
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino 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.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Dilbrandt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dilbrandt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Cassino misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dilbrandt thumps Cassino with a low kick.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Cassino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt punishes Cassino's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dilbrandt, as that shot connected.
Cassino lands with a right hand.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
A leg kick checked by Cassino.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cassino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Dilbrandt ducks right into an uppercut from Cassino.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Dilbrandt slips a jab from Cassino.
Dilbrandt counters with a body kick.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Cassino avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Cassino counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Dilbrandt's leg. Dilbrandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Cassino moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt blocks an uppercut.
Cassino digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino throws the kick towards the body but Dilbrandt avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Cassino blocks the low kick.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
Cassino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dilbrandt tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dilbrandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Monte Cassino.
I think Dilbrandt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Monte Cassino misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Lesnar vs Ike
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Pesonen misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
Cassino throws a body kick that misses.
Pesonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino. #TD2#
Pesonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Cassino's guard.
Pesonen trying to control but Cassino is working from the bottom.
Cassino looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pesonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pesonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Cassino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Pesonen is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino tries to get to full guard but Pesonen has control of the leg. #T1#
Pesonen is looking to take a break and control but Cassino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cassino is trying to stand back up but Pesonen is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pesonen is taking a breather. Cassino 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Cassino is defending against the submission attempts here by Pesonen.
Pesonen stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pesonen lands with a nice combination. Cassino backs away looking to recover.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino punishes Pesonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassino throws out a leg kick but Pesonen moves out of range and Cassino only half commits.
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Nice shot lands for Cassino.
Pesonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Pesonen misses the target. #T3#
Pesonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassino circles away.
Pesonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Pesonen moved out of range nicely.
Pesonen scores with a kick to the body.
Pesonen lands a two punch combo.
Cassino throws a body punch but Pesonen moves out of range.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pesonen checks a low kick from Cassino.
Cassino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pesonen on the side of the head.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pesonen's sensitive parts.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Pesonen's shoulder, as Pesonen tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Pesonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pesonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cassino circles away quickly and effectively.
Pesonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Pesonen wants to counter with a clinch but Cassino pushes him away.
Pesonen misses with a hook to the body
and Cassino counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesonen misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Pesonen misses the target.
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cassino as he jumps to the side.
Pesonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab from Cassino.
Pesonen throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino lands a jab to the nose.
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cassino as he avoids it easily.
Cassino jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pesonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pesonen in his tracks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pesonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cassino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cassino throws a leg kick but Pesonen checks it.
Pesonen avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pesonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pesonen throws a right and a left that Cassino avoids nicely.
Pesonen lands a body shot.
Pesonen scores with a jab. Cassino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassino cracks Pesonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Pesonen saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen takes one on the button.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Pesonen.
Cassino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pesonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Pesonen misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Pesonen slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino tries to land a front kick but Pesonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cassino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pesonen.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Pesonen has managed to clinch.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Pesonen controls his hands.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Pesonen.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino tries to work over Pesonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pesonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino misses with the head strike. #T2#
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pesonen avoiding damage.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Cassino tries to work over Pesonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pesonen.
Cassino lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
A short left from Pesonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cassino.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Cassino.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pesonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Cassino prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Cassino on the inside.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Pesonen pushes Cassino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pesonen blocks an uppercut.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesonen trying to control the position but instead, Cassino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pesonen into the cage.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
Pesonen taking a breather.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesonen prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino gets through Pesonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cassino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Pesonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Pesonen walks into a straight right hand from Cassino.
Good shot there by Cassino.#CL#
Cassino has Pesonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pesonen prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Pesonen is looking to control Cassino's arms but Cassino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pesonen has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pesonen.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Cassino lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a left hand.
Pesonen trying to control the position but instead, Cassino has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pesonen into the cage.#T1#
Pesonen blocks a body shot from Cassino.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pesonen.
A short right from Cassino on the inside.
Pesonen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cassino is defending well.
Cassino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pesonens head.
Pesonen prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pesonen wants to stall.
Pesonen blocks a body shot from Cassino.
Pesonen stalling against the cage.
Pesonen blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Cassino misses with some punches.
Pesonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monte Cassino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino tries a body shot but Pesonen blocks it.
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Pesonen avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesonen blocking some punches.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino is pressed up against the cage. Pesonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cassino down to the mat. Cassino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jallu Pesonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Pesonen misses with a body kick.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pesonen moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.
Cassino lunges at Pesonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pesonen's hand.
Pesonen misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Pesonen misses.
Pesonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
Cassino lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Pesonen blocks the low kick.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cassino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jallu Pesonen.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pesonen looks to land a combination but Cassino avoids it well. #T4#
Cassino avoids the body shot from Pesonen.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pesonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pesonen throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
Pesonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Pesonen. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick from Cassino.
Cassino is looking to chop away at Pesonen's legs.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pesonen can do to turn this around?
Cassino moves out of range as Pesonen throws a body kick.
Cassino is looking to chop away at Pesonen's legs.
Pesonen throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Pesonen throws a low kick but Cassino moves out of range easily.
As Pesonen tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Pesonen manages to avoid the attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pesonen.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
Cassino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino clearly takes 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.#R4#
Pesonen missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pesonen throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Cassino counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Pesonen controls the action.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Pesonen blocks a body shot from Cassino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino tries to work over Pesonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Pesonen prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Pesonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pesonen misses with a punch to the body.
Pesonen effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cassino.
Pesonen lands an uppercut.
Pesonen blocking some punches.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Cassino.
Pesonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cassino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Pesonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Pesonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pesonen is out of range.
Pesonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pesonen momentarily.
Pesonen throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pesonen has a takedown stuffed.
Cassino lands a really nice looking cross but Pesonen seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pesonen moves out of range of the body kick from Cassino.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pesonen.#T3#
Cassino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pesonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pesonen shoots in for a takedown but Cassino shows good takedown defense.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jallu Pesonen.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pesonen misses with a straight left.
Cassino thumps Pesonen with a low kick.
Cassino tries to score with a low kick but Pesonen moves his leg out of the way.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cassino jabs Pesonen right on the nose. Pesonen blinks but takes it well.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pesonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Pesonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cassino avoids it really well and circles away.
Pesonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pesonen.
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!
Pesonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Cassino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pesonen blocks an uppercut.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino gets through Pesonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cassino presses Pesonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cassino stops a takedown attempt from Pesonen.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Pesonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino had his way with Jallu Pesonen in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pesonen stalks Cassino and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cassino's face. Cassino staggers backwards, shaken.
Pesonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pesonen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pesonen walks into a stiff left hand from Cassino.
Nice defenses there by Pesonen.
Pesonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pesonen checks it well.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Pesonen's shoulder, as Pesonen tries to avoid the shot.
Pesonen wants to clinch
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pesonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cassino lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pesonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pesonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Cassino is wise to it.#T1#
Cassino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pesonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Pesonen.
Cassino moves out of range of the leg kick from Pesonen.#CL2#
Pesonen clinches with his opponent.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Cassino.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pesonen gets through Cassino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Pesonen.
Pesonen looking for a takedown. #T2#
Pesonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Pesonen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Pesonen pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Cassino tries to free his leg and advance position but Pesonen is retaining full guard.
Cassino looking to sit in guard and control but Pesonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jallu Pesonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pesonen content to stall in guard here.
Pesonen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pesonen won't allow Cassino to sweep him here.
Cassino controlling the position.
Pesonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pesonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Pesonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pesonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cassino throws a front kick that sends Pesonen stumbling back into the cage.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesonen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pesonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cassino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Monte Cassino misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Knox
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Cassino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cassino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cassino throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino misses with a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
A nice side step and Cassino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Cassino tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassino moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Cassino throws out a powerful jab.
Petrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Petrov.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Petrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrov tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassino, as that shot connected.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov 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.
Petrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cassino digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Cassino jabs at Petrov's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov misses with the combination. #CL2#
Cassino clinches with his opponent.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov working aggressively here. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Cassino.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrov lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Cassino.
Cassino tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petrov.
Cassino presses Petrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cassino scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cassino.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov. #T4#
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov lands a body punch.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Cassino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cassino moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Cassino feints a counter leg kick.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
Cassino throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Cassino.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Cassino feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov takes one on the button.
Petrov swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cassino on the side of the head.
Cassino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Cassino lands with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Cassino moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Cassino counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov checks a low kick from Cassino.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Petrov misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Jab from Cassino.
Cassino throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrov is able to avoid easily.
Cassino feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Good work by Petrov as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Cassino defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrov counters with a body kick that stops Cassino in his tracks momentarily.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Cassino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Cassino darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrov lands a body punch.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aaron Petrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Petrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Cassino - that landed with a thud.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassino.
Petrov tries to work over Cassino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
It looked like Petrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassino connects with the punch.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
Petrov backing away here, and Cassino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassino is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target. #T1#
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino.
Cassino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Cassino.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino jabs Petrov right on the nose. Petrov blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassino.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassino tries a quick counter leg kick but Petrov is wise to it.
Petrov is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov moves out of range as Cassino throws a body kick.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Cassino wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov moves out of range as Cassino strikes.
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino throws a leg kick
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassino swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Petrov down.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Cassino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Cassino misses with a left hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cassino at a distance.
Cassino throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Cassino fakes the leg kick and cracks Petrov in the body.
Cassino lands a head kick. Petrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Petrov works Cassino's body with a nice hook.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Cassino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov cracks Cassino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cassino wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov tries to bum rush Cassino with a series of wild strikes but Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cassino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cassino throws a low kick but Petrov moves out of range easily.
Cassino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Cassino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cassino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Petrov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cassino avoids it.
Petrov throws a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Cassino blocks the body kick.
Petrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a left hand
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.#T2#
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cassino.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassino lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cassino blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Cassino lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Cassino throws a leg kick
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Cassino slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Cassino.
Cassino throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrov. That did some damage!
Cassino blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Cassino throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Cassino moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
A short left from Cassino.
Petrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Cassino.
Good body shot from Petrov.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
Petrov tries a body shot but Cassino blocks it.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cassino.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Petrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down.
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Petrov motions for Cassino to come forward. Petrov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Cassino misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Cassino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov 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.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cassino just manages to avoid it.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Cassino's head.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Aaron Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cassino swings for the body but Petrov moves out of range. #CL2#
Cassino rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cassino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cassino tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Cassino misses with some punches.
A short left from Cassino.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Petrov. #T3#
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Petrov misses with the head strike.
Cassino tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Cassino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Cassino's ribcage. Cassino let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Cassino controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Cassino is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Cassino takes a shot to the head.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Cassino's head.
Cassino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino is the new featherweight champion!
Monte Cassino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Delsarte vs Kapisi
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Van Der Dusse shoots in looking for a takedown but Cassino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van Der Dusse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cassino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Der Dusse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cassino connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Der Dusse checks a leg kick.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino motions for Van Der Dusse to come forward. Cassino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Dusse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cassino lands with a nice body punch.
Jab by Cassino.
Van Der Dusse blocks a jab.
Cassino throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Der Dusse counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Der Dusse finds it's way round the side to connect with Cassino's head.
Cassino lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino scores with a body shot.
Cassino scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Cassino with a jab.#TD2#
Van Der Dusse feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cassino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cassino has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Van Der Dusse postures up in Cassino's guard and throws a big left but Cassino blocks it.
Van Der Dusse with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cassino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Der Dusse's guard. #REVR#
Van Der Dusse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cassino keeping moving, preventing Van Der Dusse from controlling successfully.
Van Der Dusse stopping the sweep attempt from Cassino.
Van Der Dusse scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Der Dusse wants to control from the top but Cassino keeps moving.
Cassino trying to control the position. #T2#
Van Der Dusse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cassino holds on and takes a little breather.
Van Der Dusse preventing the sweep.
Van Der Dusse landing some decent shots from guard.
Van Der Dusse throwing strikes but missing.
Cassino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Der Dusse is one step ahead there.
Van Der Dusse looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Dusse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Van Der Dusse sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Der Dusse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cassino is trying to control the position but Van Der Dusse postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Der Dusse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cassino swivels and escapes.
Cassino throws out a leg kick but Van Der Dusse moves out of range and Cassino only half commits.
As Cassino backs off Van Der Dusse throws a huge counter combo but Cassino manages to avoid it all.
Cassino is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown attempt - Cassino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino scores with a jab. Van Der Dusse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Der Dusse looks for a takedown but Cassino sprawls well.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Van Der Dusse moved out of range.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Der Dusse checks a low kick from Cassino.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Der Dusse takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino stuffs the takedown.
Cassino tried to score with a low kick but Van Der Dusse checks it.
Van Der Dusse moves forwards but Cassino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Der Dusse blocks the body kick.
Van Der Dusse misses with a double jab.
Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Der Dusse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Van Der Dusse misses with a takedown attempt
and Cassino counters with a nice body shot.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Van Der Dusse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Cassino explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Cassino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Der Dusse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino 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#
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Der Dusse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Der Dusse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Der Dusse moves out of range of the strikes.
Cassino throws a leg kick
and Van Der Dusse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Dusse checks a low kick from Cassino.
Van Der Dusse is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse misses with a two punch combination.
Cassino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Der Dusse takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Der Dusse.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cassino.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Van Der Dusse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Dusse pushes him off.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassino thumps Van Der Dusse with a low kick.
Anthon Van Der Dusse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Dusse has his takedown stuffed
and Cassino counters with a low kick, right behind Van Der Dusse 's knee.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Der Dusse.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cassino thuds his shin into the meat of Van Der Dusse's side.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Van Der Dusse off balance momentarily.
Cassino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Der Dusse paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Der Dusse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Der Dusse slips a jab from Cassino.#CL#
Cassino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cassino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Der Dusse is trying to drag Cassino to the mat but Cassino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassino gets underhooks to prevent Van Der Dusse's takedown attempt.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Der Dusse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Dusse.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cassino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino is working Van Der Dusse over against the cage.
Van Der Dusse is breathing heavily.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
Cassino digs a right hand underneath Van Der Dusse's ribcage. Van Der Dusse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Dusse can do to turn this around?#T3#
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Dusse controls the action.
Van Der Dusse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cassino is defending well.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Der Dusse tries for a takedown but Cassino manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Cassino on the inside.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Dusse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards.
A short uppercut from Cassino.
Cassino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Der Dusses head.
Van Der Dusse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Der Dusse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cassino prevents it.
Cassino digs a right hand into Van Der Dusse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Der Dusse's gas tank.
A short right from Cassino.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Dusse.
Cassino digs a right hand into Van Der Dusse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Der Dusse's gas tank. #T4#
Cassino pushes Van Der Dusse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cassino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Der Dusse.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Der Dusse is trying to drag Cassino to the mat but Cassino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Der Dusse backwards.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
Van Der Dusse is looking to break free of the clinch but Cassino has double underhooks.
Cassino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Der Dusse blocks an uppercut.
Cassino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
Van Der Dusse struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Cassino works on Van Der Dusse's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Van Der Dusse 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.
Van Der Dusse shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassino sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Dusse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Der Dusse checks it well.
Cassino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Der Dusse's head.
Cassino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Der Dusse shoots in but Cassino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cassino throws the left hand but Van Der Dusse avoids the punch easily.
Van Der Dusse changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cassino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anthon Van Der Dusse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Dusse takes one to the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse walks into a left hand.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Der Dusse moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cassino as he jumps to the side.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthon Van Der Dusse.
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown but Cassino shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Van Der Dusse lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Der Dusse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassino throws a body punch but Van Der Dusse moves out of range.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Der Dusse shoots in and drives through. Cassino sprawls well.
Cassino connects with a single shot there.
Van Der Dusse shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassino sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Dusse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Der Dusse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Der Dusse has a takedown stuffed.
Cassino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Der Dusse on the side of the head.
Van Der Dusse doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Dusse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.#TD2#
Van Der Dusse shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cassino napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Cassino throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Der Dusse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Van Der Dusse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cassino swivels and escapes.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Der Dusse is defended easily by Cassino.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Der Dusse tries to clinch up.
Van Der Dusse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Der Dusse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cassino tries to clinch up but Van Der Dusse circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Der Dusse throws a nice looking combination but Cassino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Van Der Dusse fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Van Der Dusse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Der Dusse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Der Dusse fails with the takedown
and Van Der Dusse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Van Der Dusse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassino's waist but Cassino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Dusse off to one side.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Van Der Dusse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassino's waist but Cassino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Dusse off to one side.
Cassino throwing a counter right hand but Van Der Dusse manages to avoid it.
Van Der Dusse wants to clinch.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Cassino. #T4#
Van Der Dusse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassino scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Der Dusse should have avoided that one.
Cassino misses with a head kick.
Anthon Van Der Dusse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Der Dusse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cassino's waist but Cassino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Dusse off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Dusse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Der Dusse's knee momentarily.
Van Der Dusse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cassino counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Cassino tries to keep at a distance but Van Der Dusse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cassino lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Van Der Dusse.
A right hand to the body from Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cassino.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Dusse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino lands a body shot in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH:7.5
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cassino's sensitive parts.
Cassino works the jab nicely.
Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Rutherford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutherford misses with a low kick. #CL#
Rutherford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Rutherford trying to stall but Cassino improves his position.
Cassino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino lands a left hand.
Rutherford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cassino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Cassino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cassino.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as Cassino controls the action.
Rutherford is trying to maintain a safe position but Cassino gets an underhook and turns Rutherford into the cage.
Cassino digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford. #T2#
Cassino tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Cassino as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino scores with a shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Rutherford is trying to break the clinch but Cassino is controlling him.
Cassino lands a left hand.
Cassino working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cassino misses with a body punch. #T3#
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
A short left from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Cassino on the inside.
Rutherford has had enough of the clinch but Cassino keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Cassino.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassinos head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Rutherford is trying to break the clinch but Cassino has him pressed against the cage.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Cassino misses with some punches.
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!
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Cassino.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Cassino.
A hook to the body from Cassino.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Cassino digs a right hand underneath Rutherford's ribcage. Rutherford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cassino scores with a nice right hand.
Rutherford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rutherford missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutherford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Rutherford settles back down.
Rutherford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Cassino finds it's target.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Rutherford ducks down to avoid it.
Rutherford tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino throws a shot to the body.
Cassino lands with a right hand.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Nice uppercut lands for Cassino. That snapped Rutherford's head back.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutherford misses with a left hand
and Cassino counters with a nice body shot.
Rutherford misses with a hook to the body
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Rutherford has managed to clinch.
Cassino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cassino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutherford.
Cassino prevents Rutherford from breaking the clinch.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cassino lands a right hand.
Rutherford looking to stall.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Cassino lands a left hand.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Cassino on the inside.
Rutherford is trying to break free.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Cassino as the two fighters clinch.
Monte Cassino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutherford blocks a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Cassino.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Cassino.
A body shot lands from Cassino.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Cassino.
Cassino scores with a shot to the side of Rutherford's head.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Cassino lands a right hand.
Cassino pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Cassino.
Cassino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cassino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutherford.
Cassino pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cassino.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Rutherford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutherford looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Cassino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Rutherford throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino cracks Rutherford with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino thumps Rutherford with a low kick.
Cassino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino moves forwards but Rutherford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutherford throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutherford's sensitive parts.
Rutherford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Rutherford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutherford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Cassino closes the distance and clinches.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Cassino tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Cassino pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford tries to break free but Cassino pushes him back against the cage.
Cassino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino works on Rutherford's body with a couple of short punches.
Cassino lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Cassino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cassino lands a right hand.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassino presses Rutherford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cassino works on Rutherford's body with a couple of short punches.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Cassino pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cassino.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino. #T4#
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Steven Rutherford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Cassino.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Voronin vs McConnell
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1##CL#
Cassino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassino scores with a shoulder strike.
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Megalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Megalos.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Megalos backwards.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Megalos.
A short left from Megalos.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Cassino lands a hook that snaps the head of Megalos backwards.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Megalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Megalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Megalos backwards.
Megalos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cassino as the two fighters clinch.
Cassino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Megalos backwards.
A body shot lands from Megalos.
Megalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Megalos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Megalos blocks a body shot from Cassino.
Megalos throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Cassino lands with a light punch inside.
Megalos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Megalos.
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Cassino presses Megalos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Megalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassino working aggressively here.
A short right from Megalos.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Megalos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassino or not.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Megalos.
Good body shot from Megalos.
Cassino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Megalos backwards.
Nice body punch from Megalos. #T3#
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Megalos tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Megalos back against the cage.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Megalos lands with a light punch inside.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos tries to work over Cassino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Cassino.
Megalos tries to work over Cassino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Megalos.
A short uppercut from Megalos.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Megalos misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Megalos on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Megalos. #T4#
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos pushes Cassino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cassino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Megalos.
Cassino tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
Cassino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassino tries to work over Megalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Megalos controls the action.
Megalos lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Megalos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Megalos has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
A short right from Megalos on the inside.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vasilios Megalos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick from Megalos.
Megalos throws a push kick but Cassino slaps the foot to one side.
Megalos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Megalos cracks Cassino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Megalos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cassino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Megalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Megalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Megalos.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Megalos moved away.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick from Megalos.
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cassino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Megalos or not.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Megalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Cassino staying out of range there.
Megalos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cassino to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Megalos.
Megalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.
Megalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Megalos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Megalos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Cassino.
Megalos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Megalos.
Megalos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cassino lands with a right hand.
Megalos is looking to chop away at Cassino's legs.
Megalos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Megalos misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Megalos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cassino doesn't seem phased though.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Megalos.#T2#
Megalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megalos avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Cassino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Megalos slips a straight right by Cassino.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Megalos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Megalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cassino.
Megalos throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Megalos just manages to avoid it.
Megalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Megalos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Megalos moves out of range of the body kick from Cassino.
Cassino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Megalos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassino moves forwards but Megalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Megalos throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino tests Megalos's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3##CL#
Cassino has Megalos up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Megalos. #BC2#
Megalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Megalos blocks the leg kick.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Megalos.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassino moves out of range as Megalos strikes.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Megalos's shoulder, as Megalos tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Megalos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Megalos.
Megalos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Megalos misses the jab.
Cassino works the jab nicely.#T4#
Cassino slips under a jab from Megalos.
Cassino throws out a leg kick but Megalos moves out of range and Cassino only half commits.
Megalos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Megalos throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megalos throws a front kick that sends Cassino stumbling back into the cage.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos scores with a nice head shot.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Megalos throws out the jab.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Megalos.
Megalos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Megalos misses.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Megalos.
Megalos lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cassino throws a lazy uppercut
and Megalos counters with a stiff right hand.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino defending well as Megalos loads up on a big left hand.
Megalos looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Megalos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Megalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Megalos misses with a wild body shot.
Megalos misses with a kick to the body.
Megalos throws a combination. Cassino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by Megalos.
Megalos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Megalos sizes up Cassino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino swings for the body but Megalos moves out of range.
Megalos looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Megalos throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos misses with an uppercut.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Megalos. #T1#
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Megalos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Megalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Megalos throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Megalos throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Megalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Megalos flicks out a counter leg kick but Cassino steps away.#CL#
Cassino moves into the clinch successfully.
Megalos has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
A hook to the body from Megalos.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body.
Megalos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Megalos blocks an uppercut.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megalos.
Megalos digs a right hand into Cassino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cassino's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Megalos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Megalos pushes Cassino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos.
Megalos blocks an uppercut.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Megalos lands a right hand.
Megalos tries a body shot but Cassino blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megalos.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos lands a body punch.
Megalos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Megalos lands with a light punch inside.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
Megalos blocks an uppercut.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Megalos.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Megalos.
A short uppercut from Cassino. #T3#
Megalos gets through Cassino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Cassino pushes Megalos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos digs a right hand into Cassino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cassino's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Megalos lands a nice uppercut.
Megalos pushes Cassino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Megalos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassinos head.
Megalos is working Cassino over against the cage.
Megalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Megalos.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Megalos cracks Cassino with a nice body shot.
Megalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
Cassino working aggressively here. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos.
Cassino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Megalos gets through Cassino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Megalos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Megalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Megalos lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Megalos breaks from the clinch.
Megalos looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino wants to slow Megalos down by chopping away at his legs.
Megalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Megalos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Megalos wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilios Megalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Megalos 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilios Megalos!
Monte Cassino spoke after the fight, saying 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.

Event: SYN TBD2
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Cassino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Jafar has his takedown stuffed
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino lands a jab.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino scores with a decent looking hook.
Jafar staying out of range there.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jafar slips under a jab.
Jafar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jafar wants to clinch.#CL2#
Jafar has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino. #T1#
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Cassino.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Cassino on the inside.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
A shot in the inside from Cassino.
Jafar blocking some punches.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Jafar lands with a short shot to the head.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Cassino blocking some punches.
Jafar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cassino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jafar can turn it around.#T2#
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a body punch.
Cassino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cassino.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jafar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Jafar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jafar on the inside.
A short right from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jafar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino lands with a short shot to the head.
Cassino tries to work over Jafar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino. #T3#
Cassino misses with some punches.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Jafar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Jafar avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Jafar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Cassino blocking some punches.
Cassino blocking some punches.
Jafar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Jafar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jafar tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Jafar back against the cage.
Jafar misses with the head strike.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside.
Cassino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jafar prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Jafar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jafar working aggressively here.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Jafar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jafar backwards.
Jafar lands an uppercut.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Cassino - that landed with a thud.
Jafar has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jafar on the side of the head.
Jafar tries to clinch but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jafar at a distance.
Cassino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jafar on the side of the head.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Jafar's front leg but catches the back leg as Jafar tries to avoid it.
Cassino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jafar is out of range.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Jafar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jafar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jafar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cassino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Cassino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jafar misses with a hook.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
Cassino lands a slapping body shot.
Jafar loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jafar.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jafar can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Jafar.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jafar is out of range and Cassino settles back down.
Cassino swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Jafar lands with a hook. Cassino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassino misses the target.#T2#
Cassino throws a hook but Jafar blocks it.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jafar slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Jafar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Jafar misses with a looping right.
Jafar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cassino misses with the body kick
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Jafar misses.
Cassino throwing a counter right hand but Jafar manages to avoid it.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.
A swing and a miss from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Jafar staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Jafar down. #T3#
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Jafar moves out of range of the body kick.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jafar misses the shot to the body.
Jafar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jafar connects with a body shot that sends Cassino's belly button to the back.
Cassino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jafar tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Jafar moved out of range.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jafar.#CL#
Cassino forces Jafar back against the cage and clinches.
Jafar lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Jafar misses with some punches.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Cassino - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar is breathing heavily.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a body punch.
Jafar tries a body shot but Cassino blocks it.
Jafar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Jafar.
Jafar tries to work over Cassino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jafar throws a head punch that misses.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cassino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Jafar controls his hands.
Cassino is leaning against Jafar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Cassino.
Jafar tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jafar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino tries to clinch up.
Cassino misses the jab.
Cassino misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Cassino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cassino walks into a straight right hand from Jafar.
Jafar misses with a takedown attempt - Cassino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jafar throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassino circles away.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Jafar keeps the fight on the outside.
Cassino defending well as Jafar loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Jafar moves away and avoids it.
Jafar wants to counter the offense by Cassino and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Cassino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Cassino misses with a left hand
and Jafar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cassino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Jafar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cassino circles away.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuri Jafar.
Jafar throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jafar takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Jafar throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Jafar tries for a takedown but Cassino circles away easily
and Cassino counters with a left to the body.
Jafar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino misses with an uppercut
and Jafar counters with a left to the body.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jafar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nuri Jafar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jafar. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino throws out a powerful jab.
Jafar blocks a jab.
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Cassino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jafar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jafar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Jafar off balance momentarily.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Cassino is looking to land body kicks.
Jafar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jafar! But no joy.
Jafar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Jafar avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Jafar throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Jafar missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino catches Jafar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cassino cracks Jafar with an open hand slap.
Cassino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Cassino throws a head kick but Jafar moves out of range. #CL#
Cassino rushes Jafar and presses him up against the cage.
Cassino scores with a shoulder strike.
Jafar lands with a light punch inside.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Jafar.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Jafar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Cassino digs a right hand underneath Jafar's ribcage. Jafar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Cassino presses Jafar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cassino gets through Jafar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Jafar.
Jafar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jafar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jafar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jafar swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jafar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Monte Cassino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Jafar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Jafar misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jafar fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
A less than humble Monte Cassino misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Cassino jabs Dragonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cassino thuds a left hand into Dragonov's body.
Cassino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dragonov's head backwards.
Dragonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Dragonov has been cut.
Cassino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dragonov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassino swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Cassino has Dragonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Dragonov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cassino managing to block the knees to the body from Dragonov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragonov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cassino avoids it.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
Cassino misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragonov.
Dragonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Cassino working aggressively here.
Dragonov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragonov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cassino scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Cassino.
Dragonov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cassino blocks it with crossed arms.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside.
Cassino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragonov throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Dragonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassino.
Cassino scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragonov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cassino avoids it.
Dragonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragonov backwards.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside.
Dragonov tries a body shot but Cassino blocks it.
Dragonov blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Cassino gets through Dragonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dragonov misses with a punch to the body.
Dragonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassino.
Cassino lands a left hand.
Dragonov trying to land knees to the body.
Dragonov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cassino is defending well for now.
Cassino avoiding damage as Dragonov throws knees to the body.
Dragonov is breathing heavily.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragonov.
Cassino managing to block the knees to the body from Dragonov.
A shot in the inside from Cassino.
Cassino lands a left hand.
Cassino scores with a shot to the side of Dragonov's head.
Dragonov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cassino.
Cassino takes a shot to the head.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
Dragonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cassino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragonov backwards. #ROC2#Dragonov is rocked!
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragonov backwards.
Oh Dragonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Cassino prevents a body shot from Dragonov.
Cassino scores with a shot to the side of Dragonov's head.
Dragonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino lands an uppercut.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Dragonov.
Dragonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Cassino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragonov backwards.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragonov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cassino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragonov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragonov backwards.
Dragonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino gets through Dragonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cassino lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dragonov to his knees! Cassino keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KOM Lightweights Semi Finals
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Mullin throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a straight right hand.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Mullin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mullin moves away.
Cassino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cassino swings for the body but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
Mullin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mullin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cassino wants to stand but Mullin is controlling the position.
Mullin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullin advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassino wants to control but Mullin is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Mullin is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Mullin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cassino sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mullin seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mullin is trying to work for a kimura but Cassino is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mullin seems to be looking for submissions.
Cassino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cassino pulls Mullin in close to his closed guard and prevents Mullin from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Mullin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mullin trying to control but Cassino is working from the bottom.
Mullin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cassino controlling Mullin's posture.
Cassino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cassino misses the jab.#TD2#
Mullin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cassino to the ground. Mullin is now in Cassino's guard.

Cassino has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mullin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mullin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cassino uses from the top position.
Mullin managing to control the position.
Cassino stopping the sweep attempt from Mullin.
Mullin trying to keep a closed guard but Cassino is proving a slippery customer.
Cassino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mullin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Cassino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mullin is proving hard to escape from.
Mullin keeping moving, preventing Cassino from controlling successfully.
Mullin keeping full guard, as Cassino tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cassino lands a nice hook to Mullin's body. Mullin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mullin shoots and misses
and Cassino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mullin thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cassino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mullin throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mullin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cassino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mullin somewhat.
Mullin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Mullin.
Mullin misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassino misses the target.
Cassino wants to clinch.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullin slips under a jab from Cassino.#CL#
Cassino has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mullin blocking some punches. #BC2#
Mullin manages to break the clinch.
Herbert Mullin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mullin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mullin manages to avoid it.
Mullin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cassino moves out of range of the strikes.
Mullin looks to land a combination but Cassino avoids it well. #T1#
Good exchange - Mullin coming out on top.
Cassino throws a body punch but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mullin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Mullin.
Mullin moves out of range of the leg kick from Cassino.
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Mullin saw that one coming.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mullin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mullin shoots for a takedown but Cassino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mullin throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mullin. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mullin throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino throwing a counter right hand but Mullin manages to avoid it.
Cassino connects with a single shot there.
Cassino lands a jab-cross combination.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mullin avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullin looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Cassino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mullin.#T2##TD2#
Cassino tries to sprawl but Mullin drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Cassino has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mullin is on him like a limpet, forcing Cassino back against the cage.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Cassino misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Cassino takes a shot to the head.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Mullin lands with a left to the head.
Mullin lands with a short shot to the head.
Cassino is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mullin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC2#
Mullin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mullin scores with a nice head shot.
Mullin sizes up Cassino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mullin avoids a kick to the body.
Mullin throws a counter combo.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Mullin moves away and avoids it.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mullin.
Cassino takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Mullin loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Mullin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Mullin's head but Mullin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mullin throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mullin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mullin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Mullin.
Mullin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Mullin misses with a looping right.
Mullin looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Mullin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mullin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Mullin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Mullin's belly button to the back.
Mullin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mullin misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino throws a low kick but Mullin moves out of range easily.
Cassino throws a jab when Mullin was well out of range.
Cassino defending well as Mullin loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
A big right from Mullin misses.
Cassino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mullin manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Cassino clinches up with Mullin and pushes him back against the cage.
Mullin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
Cassino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullin.
Mullin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Mullin is trying to break the clinch but Cassino has him pressed against the cage.
Mullin tries to work over Cassino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Mullin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cassino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cassino trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cassino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cassino is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mullin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mullin cracks Cassino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mullin takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Mullin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cassino tries to clinch but Mullin is having none of it.
Mullin lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Cassino blocks a head kick by Mullin.
Mullin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.
Mullin throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Mullin.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino throws a hook but Mullin avoids it easily.
Mullin misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullin throws a lazy head kick
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Mullin cracks Cassino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Mullin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cassino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cassino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cassino punishes Mullin's body with a nice straight punch.
Mullin misses with a hook.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mullin shoots in and drives through. Cassino sprawls well.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mullin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mullin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Mullin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Cassino.
Mullin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Mullin avoided it.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mullin.
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!
Mullin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herbert Mullin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cassino throws a hook but Mullin avoids it easily.
Cassino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mullin.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Mullin.
Mullin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Mullin misses its intended target.
Cassino scores with a nice head shot.
Cassino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cassino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mullin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mullin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mullin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mullin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cassino circles away.
Cassino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cassino swings for the body but Mullin moves out of range.
Mullin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Cassino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Mullin jumps guard but Cassino stands there with Mullin around his waist. Mullin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mullin jumps guard but Cassino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mullin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cassino is keeping busy.
Mullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mullin can't break the clinch.
Cassino lands a hook that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Mullin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mullin works on Cassino's body with a couple of short punches.
Cassino has Mullin pressed against the cage, preventing Mullin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mullin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mullin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassino.
Mullin misses with a body punch.
Mullin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mullin lands a right hand.
Mullin blocking some punches. #T4#
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Mullin.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Mullin tries to work over Cassino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Cassino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Mullin fails to land.
Mullin pushes Cassino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Monte Cassino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mullin trying to stall but Cassino improves his position.
Mullin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mullin misses with the head strike.
Cassino misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Mullin.
Mullin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Herbert Mullin.
I think Cassino 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 7( LW)
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Kubrick avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Kubrick misses with a straight left.
Kubrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubrick manages to avoid it.
Kubrick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kubrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassino can pounce on him.
Kubrick slips a jab from Cassino.
It seemed like Kubrick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassino cracks Kubrick with an open hand slap.
Cassino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cassino scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubrick tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Kubrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubrick.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Kubrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Kubrick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cassino.
Cassino keeps control of Kubrick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Kubrick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kubrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kubrick can't find room to land a body shot as Cassino controls the action.
Kubrick pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cassino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kubrick blocking some punches.
Kubrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Kubrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kubrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Kubrick throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubrick tries to clinch there but Cassino circles away.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubrick throws out the jab.
Jab by Cassino.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cassino stuffs the takedown.
Kubrick moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Cassino clinches with his opponent.
Kubrick can't find room to land a body shot as Cassino controls the action.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kubrick. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Kubrick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cassino prevents it.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino lands a left hand.
Kubrick wants a takedown.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Kubrick.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Kubrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kubrick.
Kubrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kubrick blocking some punches.
Cassino blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cassino.
A short uppercut from Cassino.
Kubrick blocks an uppercut.
Kubrick blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Cassino gets underhooks to prevent Kubrick's takedown attempt.
Kubrick throws a head punch that misses.
Kubrick blocking some punches.
Kubrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Kubrick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Kubrick looking to stall.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Kubrick throws a head punch that misses.
Kubrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cassino has him pressed against the cage.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Kubrick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cassino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubrick.
A little jabbing left from Kubrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubrick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kubrick darts in looking for a takedown but Cassino gets double underhooks and turns Kubrick into the cage.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Kubrick's belly button to the back.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kubrick is looking for the big counter here.
Kubrick walks into a jab.
Cassino lands a right hook to the body.
Cassino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubrick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubrick moves away.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Kubrick.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kubrick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kubrick scores with a punch to the head.
Kubrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino connects with a nice looking jab.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Kubrick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubrick takes one to the chin there.
Cassino throws a body punch but Kubrick moves out of range.
Kubrick throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Kubrick swats away the attempt to clinch by Cassino.
A little jabbing left from Kubrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubrick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cassino but Cassino pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2##CL#
Cassino closes the distance and clinches.
Kubrick is trying to break free.
Cassino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Kubrick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubrick leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Kubrick misses with a body punch.
Kubrick is trying to break the clinch but Cassino has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Kubrick.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
Kubrick blocking some punches. #T3##BC2#
Kubrick manages to break the clinch.
Cassino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubrick.
Cassino throws an off balance right hand
and Kubrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Kubrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
Cassino scores with a nice strike.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kubrick! But no joy.
Cassino takes a swing at Kubrick's ribcage but misses.
Cassino misses with a hook
and Kubrick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassino thuds his right hand into Kubrick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kubrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kubrick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Cassino moves into range and clinches up with Kubrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino. #BC2#
Kubrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubrick.
Kubrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kubrick counters with a straight right hand.
Cassino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubrick is just out of range.
Kubrick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Cassino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
That's time! Cassino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino misses with a body shot
and Kubrick counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubrick or perhaps it was just good defense by Cassino, which made it look bad.
Kubrick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubrick tries to clinch there but Cassino circles away.
Kubrick dives in and grabs Cassino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cassino pushes down on Kubrick's head and hops out.
Cassino is looking to counter punch.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Kubrick's head but Kubrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubrick.
Kubrick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cassino takes a swing at Kubrick's ribcage but misses.
Kubrick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Kubrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cassino pinned against the cage. Cassino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Kubrick.
Kubrick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kubrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Cassino instigates a clinch.
Kubrick taking a breather.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubrick.
Kubrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Kubrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Kubrick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Kubrick is trying to drag Cassino to the mat but Cassino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cassino.
Kubrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Monte Cassino has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Kubrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cassino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kubrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.#CL#
Kubrick tries to keep at a distance but Cassino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Kubrick.
Cassino working aggressively here. #T3#
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Kubrick.
A short right from Kubrick on the inside.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubrick. #BC2#
Kubrick manages to break the clinch.
Cassino throws a right hand that misses
and Kubrick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kubrick might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cassino connects with a crisp jab.
Monte Cassino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cassino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kubrick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cassino lands with a kick to the temple. Kubrick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A solid body kick from Cassino.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kubrick takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Kubrick 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.
Kubrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Kubrick moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.
Cassino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stanley Kubrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino throws a hook but Kubrick blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Kubrick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubrick moves away.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kubrick lands with a straight right. Cassino didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Cassino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kubrick doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Kubrick blocks the leg kick.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Kubrick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kubrick avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Kubrick's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kubrick shoots in for a takedown but Cassino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 1( LW)
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Ortega wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ortega misses with a body kick.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Cassino works Ortega's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Ortega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cassino, who protects the arm well.
Ortega in side control, throwing shots but Cassino defends.
Cassino is not content to let Ortega control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cassino wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ortega has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cassino's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cassino is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ortega!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brian Ortega!
After winning the bout, Brian Ortega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Monte Cassino had this to say: 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.

Event: TC 20 Jacobsen vs Picker 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cassino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ziskie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cassino wants to get back to his feet but Ziskie drags him back down.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassino keeps working. #SUB2#
Ziskie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cassino rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ziskie's guard! Nice work there by Cassino! #SU#
Cassino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cassino checks the leg kick.#T1#
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziskie.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie misses the jab.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
Ziskie lands with a straight right. Cassino didn't see that one coming.
Ziskie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Ziskie settles back down.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Ziskie throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Ziskie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ziskie manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Ziskie moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cassino but Cassino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie throws a front kick aimed at Cassino's knee but Cassino avoids it well.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
Cassino slips a jab from Ziskie.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ziskie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cassino avoids it really well and circles away.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Ziskie.#T1#
Cassino slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ziskie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino slips a straight right by Ziskie.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cassino. No joy for Ziskie on that attempt.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziskie is defended easily by Cassino.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Cassino blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Philip Ziskie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ziskie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Cassino moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziskie looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ziskie throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Ziskie misses with a leg kick.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Ziskie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cassino doesn't seem phased though.
Ziskie looks for the body kick but Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Monte Cassino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Ziskie. That snapped Cassino's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cassino stuffs the takedown.
Ziskie with a hook.
Ziskie swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Cassino slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziskie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziskie is defended easily by Cassino.
Cassino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ziskie manages to circle out of the way.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.#T1#
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Cassino moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Ziskie misses. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Ziskie misses with a two punch combination.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziskie is defended easily by Cassino.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.#T3#
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie misses the jab.
Ziskie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Ziskie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Ziskie throws a right hand that Cassino ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassino also avoids with ease.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Ziskie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cassino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ziskie misses with a left hand #CL#
and Cassino moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ziskie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Ziskie!
Philip Ziskie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Monte Cassino was interviewed post fight and said 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.

Event: PFC 221 Gormsson vs Bennett 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cassino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Jack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Jack controls the action. #BC#
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
Jack lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cassino keeps the fight on the outside.
Cassino lands a jab to the nose.
Jack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Cassino tries to keep at a distance but Jack has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Jack lands an uppercut.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
Jack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino is trying to force a seperation but Jack has the dominant position.#T1#
Jack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jack pushes Cassino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jack.
Jack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cassino.
Jack lands a shot to the body.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jack tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Jack back against the cage.
Jack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Jack working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Jack moves into the clinch.
Cassino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino misses with the head strike. #BC#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Jack both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot lands for Cassino.
Jack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jack misses with a looping left.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Jack blocks the low kick.
Jack throws a leg kick but Cassino checks it.
Cassino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Jack scores with a nice head shot.
Cassino swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Cassino scores with a jab to the head.
Jack dips to his left and cracks Cassino with an uppercut!
Jack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jack lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jack on the side of the head.
Jack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cassino. That did some damage!
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Donk. Cassino catches Jack right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Jack throws out a leg kick but Cassino moves out of range and Jack only half commits.
Jack blocks a jab.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cassino throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack throws a counter combo.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Jack blocks the low kick.
Cassino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jack momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Jack slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Jack has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cassino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino drops his hands momentarily and Jack takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino misses with a straight left. #T4#
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Jack is out of range.
Jack has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jack lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cassino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cassino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Jack cracks a nice hook into Cassino's ribs.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jack. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Jack.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jack blocks a jab.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taylor Jack will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Jack takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cassino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack blocks a low kick nicely.
Cassino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cassino lands a jab to the head.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack misses the jab.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack drops his hands momentarily and Cassino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Cassino down.
Jack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jack throws a big counter head kick but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Jack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jack blocks a leg kick.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Cassino throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jack defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Jack's front leg but catches the back leg as Jack tries to avoid it.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Cassino misses with an uppercut
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Cassino lands a jab-cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Cassino blocks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino throws a poor cross that misses
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Cassino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
Jab, jab by Cassino - just one landing.
Jack throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Jack avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassino throwing a counter right hand but Jack manages to avoid it.
Cassino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
Cassino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jack wants to clinch up but Cassino keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassino misses the target.
Jack throws a chopping leg kick but Cassino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jack lands a body shot.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Jack. Beautiful body shot.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jack moves away.
Jack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack misses with a straight right.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Jack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cassino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cassino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jack's head.
Jack slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino throws a right hand that misses
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
Jack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Cassino misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino throws a good cross that connects.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jack.
Jack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
A shot to the liver by Cassino. Beautiful body shot.
Jack looks to land a combination but Cassino avoids it well.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.
Jack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Jack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cassino, as that shot connected.
Jack slips a jab from Cassino.
Jack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Cassino.
Jack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jack connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cassino scrambles back to his feet.
Jack moves out of range as Cassino strikes.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jack momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cassino defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Jack scores with a nice strike.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassino scores with a hook.
Cassino wants to clinch.
Jack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Jack dodges the punch combination from Cassino.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino is looking to chop away at Jack's legs.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Jack checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack connects with a leg kick.
No joy there for Jack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Cassino is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Jack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jack throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Cassino misses with a hook. Jack ducked under it nicely.
Jack appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jack misses with an uppercut
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Jack.
Jack comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cassino throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Cassino slips under a jab from Jack.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack takes one to the chin there.
Cassino thows a leg kick but Jack checks it
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Jack misses with the combination.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Jack down.
Jab from Jack.
Cassino cracks a nice hook into Jack's ribs.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.#T3#
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Jack avoided it.
Jack wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
As Jack backs away, Cassino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Jack rushes Cassino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
Cassino defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
As Jack backs away, Cassino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino throws a jab when Jack was well out of range.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Cassino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily.
Cassino stuns Jack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cassino misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Cassino throws a low kick, looking for Jack's leg but Jack calmly moves out of range.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Cassino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Jack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Jack moved out of range nicely.
Cassino throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
Jack lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Jack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jack takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jack just manages to avoid it.
Jack moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jack has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Taylor Jack!
Our winner, Taylor Jack, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Monte Cassino stepped up to the mic, saying 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.

Event: PFC 214.5 Taus vs Bennett
Date: Oct 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joteel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joteel.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino connects with a crisp jab.
Joteel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joteel checks a leg kick.
Joteel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joteel momentarily.
Cassino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joteel throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joteel.
Cassino slips a jab from Joteel.#CL#
Cassino instigates a clinch.
Joteel takes a shot to the head.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Joteel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joteel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cassino lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Cassino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joteel's elbow.
Joteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joteel gets through Cassino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joteel prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Joteel lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Cassino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joteel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joteel looks to land a body kick but Cassino moved away.#T1#
Joteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Joteel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cassino tries to land a front kick but Joteel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joteel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joteel throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cassino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joteel throws a push kick but Cassino slaps the foot to one side.
Joteel throws a leg kick
and Cassino counters with a good, hard body kick but Joteel shrugs it off.
Joteel scores with a jab.
Joteel ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
A little jabbing left from Joteel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joteel throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joteel throws out the jab.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino tries to clinch but Joteel moves out of range.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Joteel.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joteel.#T2#
Joteel slips a straight right by Cassino.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Joteel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joteel blocks a jab.
Cassino is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Joteel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Joteel throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Joteel misses the target.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joteel wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Joteel moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassino takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
Joteel throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Joteel.
Cassino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joteel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Joteel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cassino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cassino throws a wild body kick that Joteel sees coming a mile off.
Cassino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Joteel counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Joteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Nice shot lands for Cassino.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joteel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joteel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cassino wants to slow Joteel down by chopping away at his legs.
Joteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joteel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Joteel with the inside leg kick.
Joteel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Joteel.
Cassino throws a leg kick that misses.
Joteel misses with a two punch combination.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joteel lands with a straight right. Cassino didn't see that one coming.
Joteel lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joteel scores with a nice body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Joteel as he connects with a hook.
Joteel misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino lands a head shot.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Joteel is just out of range.
Joteel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joteel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cassino walks into a jab.
Cassino blocks the body kick.
Joteel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Joteel ducks down to avoid it.
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joteel moves away.
Cassino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joteel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joteel throws a front kick aimed at Cassino's knee but Cassino avoids it well.
Joteel ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joteel.
Cassino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joteel can pounce on him.
Cassino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacque Joteel will probably get the nod.
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#
Cassino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Joteel if he has to take too many more of those.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Cassino as he checks the leg kick.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Joteel misses with an uppercut.
Cassino misses the jab.
Joteel lands a head kick. Cassino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Joteel scores with the left hand. Cassino knows he should have avoided that one.
Cassino moves out of range as Joteel throws a body kick.
Joteel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cassino misses with a left hand
and Joteel counters with a nice body kick.
Cassino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cassino throws a low kick but Joteel moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joteel throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cassino tries to clinch but Joteel is having none of it.
Cassino tries to clinch there but Joteel circles away. #T1#
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Joteel.
Joteel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cassino.
Joteel lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
A low kick lands for Joteel.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Joteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Joteel saw that one coming.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Joteel.
Joteel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.
A little feinted left hand from Cassino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joteel works the jab nicely.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joteel with a nice calf kick.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Cassino blocks the low kick.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Joteel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Joteel walks into a left hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joteel misses with a double jab.
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joteel tries a quick counter leg kick but Cassino is wise to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Joteel.
Joteel moves out of range as Cassino strikes.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joteel moves away.
Joteel misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joteel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joteel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Joteel slips the punch.
Joteel ducks right into an uppercut from Cassino.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joteel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Joteel wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino drops his hands momentarily and Joteel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cassino misses with a hook. Joteel ducked under it nicely.
Joteel tries a quick counter leg kick but Cassino is wise to it.
Jacque Joteel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joteel digs a good hook to Cassino's body.
An inside leg kick from Joteel misses.
Joteel checks a leg kick.
Cassino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joteels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Joteel misses with a body punch
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Cassino rushes Joteel and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cassino.
Nice body punch from Joteel.
Joteel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cassino misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Joteel.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joteel blocks a body shot from Cassino.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cassino.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
Joteel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joteel throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel lands a shoulder strike.
Cassino lands a body punch.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Joteel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joteel misses with a body punch.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Cassino tries a body shot but Joteel blocks it.
Joteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Joteel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joteel.
Joteel blocking some punches.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
Joteel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joteel tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Joteel back against the cage.
Cassino blocking some punches.
Joteel lands with a left to the head.
Joteel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joteel lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joteel tries to work over Cassino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Cassino manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacque Joteel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Cassino misses with an uppercut
and Joteel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cassino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joteel.
Joteel scores with a nice body kick.
Joteel scores with a jab.
Good work by Joteel as he checks the leg kick.
Cassino cracks Joteel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joteel throws a body kick that misses.
Joteel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Joteel staying out of range there.
Joteel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cassino under the eye.
Joteel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
Cassino misses with a left hand
and Joteel counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino moves out of range as Joteel strikes.
Cassino tries to clinch there but Joteel circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joteel.
Cassino takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Joteel slips under a jab from Cassino.
Joteel looks for the body kick but Cassino saw that one coming.
Joteel defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Joteel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joteel moves out of range as Cassino throws a body kick.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Joteel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cassino looks to land a body kick but Joteel moved away.
Joteel throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Cassino closes the distance and clinches.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Joteel misses with some punches.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Joteel controls his hands.
Jacque Joteel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joteel lands with a right to the head.
Cassino has had enough of the clinch but Joteel keeps him there for the moment.
Joteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
Joteel misses with some punches.
Cassino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joteel's elbow.
Joteel blocks a body shot from Cassino.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Joteel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Joteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Joteel.
A short uppercut from Joteel.
Joteel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joteel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cassino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joteel tries to work over Cassino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Joteel.
Joteel working aggressively here.
Joteel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassinos head.
Joteel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joteel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassino or not.
Good body shot from Joteel.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joteel's elbow. #T3#
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Joteel controls the action.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Joteel.
Joteel throws a head punch that misses.
Joteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joteel pushes Cassino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joteel can't find room to land a body shot as Cassino controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Joteel.
Cassino tries to work over Joteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cassino wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joteel has him pressed against the cage.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Joteel.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Cassino tries to break the clinch but Joteel is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joteel.
Joteel lands with a short shot to the head.
Joteel digs a right hand underneath Cassino's ribcage. Cassino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joteel blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joteel. #T4#
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joteel tries a body shot but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joteel misses with a punch to the body.
Joteel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joteel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joteel tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Joteel back against the cage.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Joteel controls the action.
Joteel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino lands an uppercut.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
Joteel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
Cassino takes a shot to the head.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Joteel avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Joteel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joteel 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Joteel!
Jacque Joteel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Monte Cassino was interviewed post fight and said 'Should have gone for a KO, crap. '.

Event: PFC 210 Gormsson vs Parade
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhelan avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Dhelan throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Dhelan checks a leg kick.
Cassino scores with a jab.
Dhelan shoots for a takedown but Cassino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dhelan swings widly with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Cassino with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dhelan.
Dhelan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhan Dhelan.
A swing and a miss from Cassino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino misses with a combination #TD2#
and Dhelan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cassino!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino tries to bench press Dhelan off him but Dhelan keeps the position.
Cassino prevents Dhelan from moving into mount. #T1##SUB2#
Dhelan tries for a kimura but Cassino is defending well. #SUB2#
Dhelan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dhelan trying to control the position but Cassino is working away. #SUB2#
Dhelan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Dhelan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cassino is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dhelan is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassino is not content to let Dhelan control the position.
Cassino tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cassino is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Dhelan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cassino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cassino wants to control but Dhelan postures up.#SUB2#
Dhelan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cassino, who protects the arm well.
Dhelan wants to control but Cassino is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Cassino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Dhelan shoots in but no luck this time.
Dhelan shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassino sprawls well. He's pushed Dhelan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino. #TD2#
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Cassino is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhelan.
Cassino is trying to stand up here but Dhelan is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cassino scores with a punch to the head.
Dhelan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dhelan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dhelan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Cassino defending well as Dhelan loads up on a big left hand.
Dhelan scores with a sloppy right hand. Cassino should have avoided that one.
Dhelan works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Cassino as Dhelan shoots in.
A leg kick checked by Dhelan.
Dhelan misses with a body shot.
Cassino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cassino wants it to stay on the feet.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino cracks Dhelan with an open hand slap.
Cassino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cassino scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino lands with a good body shot.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino misses the jab.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhelan.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Dhelan ducks down to avoid it.
Cassino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Cassino as Dhelan shoots in.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhan Dhelan.
Cassino cracks Dhelan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dhelan misses with a straight right. #T1#
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino throws a low kick but Dhelan avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Cassino as Dhelan shoots in.
Dhelan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino throws a low kick but Dhelan avoids it.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassino lunges at Dhelan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dhelan's hand.
Dhelan just misses with a punch to the body.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dhelan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dhelan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dhelan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dhelan swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dhelan shoots in looking for a takedown. Cassino tries to sprawl out of it but Dhelan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cassino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dhelan misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dhelan.
Cassino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Dhelan slips under a jab.
Dhelan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cassino avoids it really well and circles away.
Dhelan dives in and grabs Cassino's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cassino pushes down on Dhelan's head and hops out.
Dhelan moves out of range of the strikes.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dhelan can do to turn this around?
Cassino throws a leg kick but Dhelan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dhelan shoots for a takedown but Cassino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dhelans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Dhelan.
Cassino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhelan.
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dhelan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown but Cassino shows good takedown defense.
Dhelan slips under a jab from Cassino.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Cassino as Dhelan shoots in.
Cassino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dhelan.
Dhelan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dhelan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Cassino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino throws a head kick that half lands.
Cassino scores with a hook.
Dhelan ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
A head kick misses from Cassino.
Dhelan throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Dhelan defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dhelan in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dhelan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cassino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Dhelan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dhelan passes Cassino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cassino tries to roll over but Dhelan keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Dhelan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cassino gets back to full guard.
Dhelan prevents Cassino from getting back to his feet.
Dhelan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cassino holds on and takes a little breather.
Cassino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dhelan shoots in and drives through. Cassino sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Cassino misses the target.
Donk. Cassino catches Dhelan right on the button with a cross.
Cassino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dhelan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Dhelan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhan Dhelan.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dhelan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dhelan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Dhelan's front leg but catches the back leg as Dhelan tries to avoid it.
Dhelan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dhelan shoots in and drives through. Cassino sprawls well.
Cassino with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino connects with a right hand. Dhelan shakes it off.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dhelan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cassino connects with a looping right hand.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Dhelan is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
A big right from Dhelan misses.
Cassino throws a jab when Dhelan was well out of range.
Dhelan missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dhelan shoots in but Cassino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dhelan digs a good hook to Cassino's body.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dhelan checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Cassino as Dhelan shoots in.
Cassino is looking to slow Dhelan down with leg kicks.
Dhelan dives in for a single leg takedown but Cassino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino. #T2#
Dhelan looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Cassino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cassino cracks Dhelan with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dhelan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dhelan on the side of the head.
Dhelan takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino is looking to chop away at Dhelan's legs.
Dhelan takes one to the chin there.
A clash of legs there as Dhelan blocks the low kick.
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhelan.
Dhelan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cassino defends it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Dhelan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Dhelan misses with a hook.
Dhelan ducks right into an uppercut from Cassino.
Nice jab there from Cassino.
Dhelan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Dhelan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Dhelan's shoulder, as Dhelan tries to avoid the shot.
Dhelan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cassino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dhelan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dhelan tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dhelan in his tracks.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Cassino jabs at Dhelan's body.
A slow jab from Dhelan misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Dhelan slips the punch.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dhelan.
Cassino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dhelan under the eye.
Dhelan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Cassino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dhelan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhan Dhelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dhelan throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassino scores with a jab to the head.
Dhelan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dhelan throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Dhelan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dhelan.
Dhelan slips under a jab from Cassino.
It seemed like Dhelan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Dhelan saw that one coming.
Dhelan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Dhelan.
No luck for Dhelan with that takedown attempt.
Cassino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dhelan shoots in looking for a takedown but Cassino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhelan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino misses the jab.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dhelan shoots in for a double leg but Cassino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dhelan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cassino defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cassino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 202 Nielsen vs Human
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cassino clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Vilson breaks from the clinch.
Cassino blocks a leg kick.
Vilson dips to his left and cracks Cassino with an uppercut!
Vilson throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Vilson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Junior Vilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Vilson finds it's target.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Cassino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Vilson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cassino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Vilson, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
A jab lands there for Vilson.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Cassino off the cage and back into range.
Vilson looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassino! But no joy.
Vilson misses the jab.
Vilson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCassino.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Cassino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cassino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vilson lands a jab to the nose.
Vilson blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Cassino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cassino's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson misses with a looping left.#T2#
Vilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vilson swings widly with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino tries to clinch but Vilson moves out of range.
Cassino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vilson connects with a leg kick.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson throws a leg kick
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cassino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Vilson sets himself, and Cassino steps forward looking for the clinch! Vilson avoids it this time.
Cassino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Vilson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Vilson lunges at Cassino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cassino's hand.
Vilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Vilson feints and then cracks Cassino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cassino down.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Vilson throws a front kick aimed at Cassino's knee but Cassino avoids it well.
Cassino wants to counter the offense by Vilson and move into the clinch position.
Cassino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vilson lands a jab.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassino.
Vilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cassino defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
Vilson is looking to chop away at Cassino's legs.
Cassino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino scores with a punch to the head.
Vilson lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Vilson throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Cassino misses
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilson works Cassino's body with a nice hook.
Vilson lands with a shot to the body.
Cassino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cassino is looking to chop away at Vilson's legs.
Vilson misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
Cassino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Cassino blocks the low kick.
Despite the aggression on Cassino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cassinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vilson swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Cassino counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vilson lands with a cross.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Cassino wants to clinch up but Vilson keeps it at a distance.
Vilson throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
Vilson throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Vilson takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Cassino misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vilson misses the target.
Vilson with a nice cross.
Vilson cracks Cassino with a good jab.
Vilson cracks Cassino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cassinos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilson.
Good shot there by Vilson.
Cassino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vilson feints and then cracks Cassino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cassino down.
Vilson scores with a leg kick.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vilson misses with a right hand
and Cassino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cassino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Vilson.
Vilson thuds his right hand into Cassino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cassino's hands.
Vilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Cassino instigates a clinch.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilson lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Vilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Junior Vilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Junior Vilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilson misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Vilson cracks Cassino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassino can do to turn this around?
Vilson misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Cassino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Cassino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vilson wants to slow Cassino down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Cassino misses.#T3#
Vilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.
Cassino drops his hands momentarily and Vilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vilson scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilson. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Vilson there.
Vilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vilson misses with a leg kick
and Cassino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Vilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Vilson scores with the left hand. Cassino knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Vilson saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Vilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson thumps Cassino with a low kick.
Vilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Cassino off balance momentarily.
Vilson tries to score with a low kick but Cassino moves his leg out of the way.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino slips a jab from Vilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cassino is looking to chop away at Vilson's legs.
A shot to the body from Vilson misses
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
Vilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vilson throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a low kick, right behind Vilson 's knee.
Vilson throws a shot to the body.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Vilson throws a lazy head kick
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilson lands an overhand right.#T1#
Vilson lands an overhand right.
Vilson thows a leg kick but Cassino checks it
and Cassino counters with a good low kick that Vilson was not able to check.
Vilson with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cassino's sensitive parts.
Vilson scores with a nice head shot.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
A little feinted left hand from Vilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vilson misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Cassino moves into the clinch.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vilson blocking some punches.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Vilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Cassino.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cassino blocks a low kick nicely.
That kick from Vilson tenderised Cassino's leg. Cassino is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Cassino.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino wants to counter with a clinch but Vilson pushes him away.#T3#
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino throws a big counter head kick but Vilson avoids it with no problem.
Vilson misses with a hook.
Cassino 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.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Vilson avoids it with no problem.
Cassino throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Cassino's front leg but catches the back leg as Cassino tries to avoid it.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cassino.
Vilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Vilson throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilson is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses.
Cassino 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.
Vilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cassino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cassino should have avoided that one.
Cassino staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Vilson misses
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
Vilson tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Vilson avoids it with no problem.
Vilson connects with a crisp jab.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Cassino moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Vilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PFC 198 Pearson vs Nao
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino feints a counter leg kick.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Bottura settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cassino darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cassino lands the left hand.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Cassino moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Bottura has managed to clinch.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cassino lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cassino.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura jumps guard but Cassino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bottura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bottura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino tries to stand but Bottura is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Cassino stands up and waves to Bottura to follow him.
Bottura tries to work over Cassino's front leg with a kick but Cassino checks it.
Bottura misses with a body shot. #T1#
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Bottura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cassino. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cassino.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cassino counters with a straight right hand.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Bottura's leg. Bottura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
Bottura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
An inside leg kick lands from Bottura.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino connects with a body shot.#T2#
Cassino misses with a two punch combination.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassino throws the kick towards the body but Bottura avoids it.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Cassino ducks down to avoid it.
Bottura slips a jab and a cross from Cassino.
Bottura scores with a leg kick.
Bottura takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bottura throws a push kick but Cassino slaps the foot to one side.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Bottura walks into a straight right hand from Cassino.
Cassino with a hook.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura is looking to wear down Cassino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bottura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bottura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Cassino as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino tries to land a front kick but Bottura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bottura scores with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Bottura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bottura walks into a straight right hand from Cassino.
Bottura takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassino.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bottura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Cassino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Bottura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Cassino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bottura clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body punch from Bottura.
Cassino blocks a leg kick.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura scores with a body shot.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Bottura's shoulder, as Bottura tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino motions for Bottura to come forward. Cassino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Bottura throws a chopping leg kick but Cassino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bottura wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bottura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bottura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bottura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bottura wants to slow Cassino down by chopping away at his legs.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bottura moves out of range as Cassino strikes.
Cassino connects with a high kick.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bottura moves out of range of the leg kick from Cassino.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino tries a quick counter leg kick but Bottura is wise to it.
Bottura blocks a head kick by Cassino.
Bottura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cassino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bottura tries to counter by clinching up but Cassino breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
A jab lands there for Bottura.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Cassino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Bottura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Bottura moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Cassino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Cassino.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bottura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bottura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bottura slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Bottura's head.#T2#
Bottura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Bottura's head.
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!
Bottura throws a leg kick but Cassino checks it.
Bottura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Cassino, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Bottura down.
Bottura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cassino checks it well.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Cassino tries to score with a low kick but Bottura moves his leg out of the way.
Cassino is looking to land body kicks.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bottura scores with a push kick.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino checks a leg kick nicely.
Bottura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Cassino misses. #T3#
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura wants to clinch
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bottura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cassino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cassino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bottura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bottura moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura counters with a left and a right that stings Cassino.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
A solid body kick from Bottura.
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Bottura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cassino throws a wild body kick that Bottura sees coming a mile off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bottura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Bottura.
Bottura wants to clinch.
Cassino throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bottura. That did some damage!
Bottura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cassino.
Cassino throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bottura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cassino dips to his left and cracks Bottura with an uppercut!
Bottura slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Bottura moved away.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Bottura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino misses with a jab to the body
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Cassino cracks Bottura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bottura avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a kick to the body.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassino throws a front kick aimed at Bottura's knee but Bottura avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Cassino.
Bottura lunges at Cassino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cassino's hand. #T1#
Bottura digs a good hook to Cassino's body.
Cassino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Bottura throws a good cross that connects.
Bottura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bottura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bottura checks a low kick from Cassino.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Cassino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bottura slips a straight right by Cassino.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassino tries to work over Bottura's front leg with a kick but Bottura checks it.
Cassino with a hook.
Bottura delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bottura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Bottura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bottura slips under a jab.
Bottura takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino scores with a nice strike.
Bottura slips a jab from Cassino.
Bottura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cassino blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
and Bottura counters with a leg kick.
Bottura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Good work by Cassino as he checks the leg kick.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Cassino lands a jab to the head.
Cassino wants to land a leg kick but Bottura is out of range.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Bottura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Caio Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A big right from Cassino misses.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Bottura stuns Cassino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura wants to slow Cassino down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Bottura.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bottura has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino takes one to the side of the head.
Cassino cracks Bottura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cassino moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Cassino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura. #T4#
Bottura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bottura scrambles back to his feet.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bottura throws a body kick that misses.
Cassino scores with a sloppy right hand. Bottura should have avoided that one.
Bottura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cassino connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottura.
Cassino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Cassino's head.
Cassino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
Bottura misses the shot to the body.
Cassino fakes the leg kick and cracks Bottura in the body.
Bottura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bottura there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bottura looks to land a body kick but Cassino moved away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 192 Murphy vs Krison
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmon tries to clinch up.
Timmon lands with a kick to the temple. Cassino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cassino blocks the body kick. #CL#
Timmon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cassino, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon. #BC2#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmon.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Timmon moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.
Timmon throws a nice head kick!
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cassino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Timmon is out of range.
Timmon misses with a body punch
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmon fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Cassino misses with a wild combination.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassino! But no joy.
Timmon is looking to clinch.
Cassino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Timmon gets a clinch.
Cassino lands an uppercut.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Timmon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cassino tries to pull guard but Timmon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cassino working hard to break the clinch.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braylin Timmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Timmon darts in trying to clinch
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Timmon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cassino checks it well.
Cassino misses with a hook. Timmon ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Cassino misses.
Timmon scores with a jab.
Timmon throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Timmon rushes Cassino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cassino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Timmon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cassino's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cassino's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Timmon clinches up against the cage.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Timmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Cassino. #BC2#
Cassino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Cassino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Timmon moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Timmon clinches up with Cassino and pushes him back against the cage.
Timmon blocks an uppercut.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Cassino successfully pulls guard.
Timmon stops Cassino from standing up. #ES2#
Cassino wriggles free and stands up.
Timmon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Timmon wants to clinch.
Timmon tries to clinch but Cassino moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassino! But no joy.
Timmon scores with a leg kick.
Cassino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Cassino misses with a wild combination.
Timmon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Timmon throws a head kick that Cassino semi-blocks.
Cassino motions for Timmon to come forward. Cassino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timmon takes one to the side of the head.
Cassino scores with a spinning back kick!
Cassino blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Timmon cracks a nice hook into Cassino's ribs.
Timmon misses the body punch
and Cassino counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Timmon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timmon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cassino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Timmon closes the distance and pushes Cassino back into the cage.#BC2#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Braylin Timmon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Timmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino tries a quick counter leg kick but Timmon is wise to it.
Timmon is looking to wear down Cassino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Cassino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Timmon avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Cassino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cassino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Timmon.
Timmon ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Timmon misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Timmon gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cassino.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Timmon just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timmon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino stalks Timmon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Timmon's face. Timmon staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Timmon dodges the punch combination from Cassino.
Timmon tries to clinch but Cassino is having none of it.
Timmon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Timmon lands with a kick to the temple. Cassino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Timmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassino circles away.
Cassino flicks out a counter leg kick but Timmon steps away.
Timmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Cassino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Timmon keeps Cassino at a distance using the push kick.
Timmon checks a low kick from Cassino.#CL#
Timmon has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Cassino manages to break the clinch.
Cassino misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmon moves out of range as Cassino throws a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Timmon. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Timmon closes the distance and clinches.
Timmon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timmon lands a right hand.
Timmon has Cassino pressed against the cage, preventing Cassino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cassino blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cassino manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Timmon forces Cassino back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmon.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Timmon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cassino missing with a left hand there. Timmon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmon clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timmon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Timmon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cassino on the side of the head.#CL#
Timmon takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Timmon fails to land.
Cassino has had enough of the clinch but Timmon keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Cassino manages to break the clinch.
Cassino throws a front kick aimed at Timmon's knee but Timmon avoids it well.
Timmon lands a glancing blow to the side of Cassino's head.
Timmon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Timmon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Timmon closes the distance and clinches.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmon.
Timmon backing away here, and Cassino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Timmon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cassino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Timmon throws a sloppy head kick and Cassino moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Timmon wants to clinch but Cassino slips to the side
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmon takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Timmon lands a high kick!
Cassino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timmon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cassino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Timmon clinches up with Cassino and pushes him back against the cage.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmon misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Cassino.
Cassino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Braylin Timmon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Timmon blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Cassino manages to break the clinch.
Cassino lands with a straight right. Timmon didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braylin Timmon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cassino throws a hook but Timmon blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Timmon scores with a head kick. Cassino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Timmon throws a sloppy head kick and Cassino moves out of range easily.
Cassino unleashes a big counter combination but Timmon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Timmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino keeps the fight on the outside.
Braylin Timmon is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmon tries to clinch but Cassino is having none of it.
Cassino is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Timmon moves into the clinch.
Cassino misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timmon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Timmon.
Cassino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Timmon takes one to the side of the head.
Timmon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Timmon lands a jab to Cassino's midsection.
Timmon scores with a kick to the body.
Timmon tries a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Cassino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Timmon throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
Timmon thuds his shin into the meat of Cassino's side.
Cassino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmon doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassino circles away.
Timmon tries to clinch but Cassino moves out of range.
Timmon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cassino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cassino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cassino moves forwards but Timmon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Timmon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Timmon slips under a jab from Cassino.
Timmon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino unleashes a big counter combination but Timmon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donk. Cassino catches Timmon right on the button with a cross.
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cassino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino looks for the body kick but Timmon saw that one coming.
Timmon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Timmon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cassino doesn't seem phased though.
Cassino misses the jab.
Cassino throws a right and a left that Timmon avoids nicely.
Cassino swinging wildly here.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Timmon misses with the body kick
and Timmon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Timmon moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.#CL#
Timmon darts in and clinches Cassino up against the cage.
Timmon misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmon throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmon tries to clinch there but Cassino circles away.
Timmon pushes Cassino away with a front kick.
Timmon defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Braylin Timmon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Timmon tries to clinch there but Cassino circles away.
Timmon throws a head kick that Cassino semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmon lands with an overhand left.
Timmon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cassino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cassino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Timmon misses the shot to the body.
Cassino 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.
Timmon keeps Cassino at a distance using the push kick.
Timmon throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Braylin Timmon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Timmon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braylin Timmon!
In his post fight interview, Braylin Timmon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 187 Asham vs Steve 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino swinging wildly here.
Cassino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez flicks out a counter leg kick but Cassino steps away.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cassino.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Cassino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Escobar Chavez manages to circle out of the way.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez jabs Cassino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Cassino throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Cassino down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cassino rather than just go for the knockout.
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar Chavez's knee momentarily.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez cracks Cassino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Cassino's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Cassino throws a body kick.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Escobar Chavez's leg. Escobar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cassino lands with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez tries to move into range but Cassino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cassino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cassino moves into range and clinches up with Escobar Chavez.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassinos head.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez gets through Cassino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Cassino blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Cassino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Cassino lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot. #BC#
Cassino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.#CL#
Cassino clinches with his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Cassino controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.
Cassino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cassino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Escobar Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
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#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Escobar Chavez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cassino lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escobar Chavez.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Cassino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Cassino throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cassino throws a sloppy body shot
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Cassino throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez scores with a three punch combo!
Escobar Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Cassino slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
As Escobar Chavez tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid the attempt.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassino misses the jab.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar Chavez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Cassino misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez cracks Cassino with a good jab.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Cassino doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar Chavez circles away. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Cassino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Escobar Chavez manages to circle out of the way.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cassino.
Cassino defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Cassino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino lands an overhand right.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Escobar Chavez avoided it.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Cassino cracks a nice hook into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Escobar Chavez tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Cassino misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with an inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar Chavez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cassino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cassino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino misses with a kick to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Cassino's front leg but catches the back leg as Cassino tries to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Cassino should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Escobar Chavez lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Cassino moves into range and clinches up with Escobar Chavez.#BC2#
Escobar Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino scores with a jab.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Cassino throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino wants to clinch.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cassino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cassino lands with a good body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino scores with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Cassino's body.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Escobar Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassino lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar Chavez seems unphased. #T3#
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cassino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassino misses its target.
Cassino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range and Cassino settles back down.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Escobar Chavez pushes Cassino away with a front kick.
Escobar Chavez with the inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cassino on the side of the head. #T4#
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Cassino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino drops his hands momentarily and Escobar Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez punishes Cassino's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: PFC 178 Ispa vs Semenko
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
Cassino follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Griffiths does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cassino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Cassino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Cassino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Cassino goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino scores with a punch 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!
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Cassino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Griffiths avoids it with no problem.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Griffiths blocks the low kick.#T1#
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cassino moves out of range as Griffiths strikes.
Griffiths steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffiths.
A counter left hand to the body from Griffiths misses its target.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Cassino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffiths doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths jabs Cassino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cassino's calf.
Griffiths scores with the left hand. Cassino knows he should have avoided that one.
Cassino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffiths defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths backing away here, and Cassino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths thows a leg kick but Cassino checks it
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino lands with a hook. Griffiths tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths misses with a hook.
Griffiths looks for the body kick but Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Cassino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cassino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffiths doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Griffiths in his tracks.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Cassino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Griffiths scores with a hook.
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griffiths's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cassino under the eye.
Griffiths takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Cassino motions for Griffiths to come forward. Cassino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that Cassino avoids nicely.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths staying out of range there.
Griffiths feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Cassino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Griffiths with a body shot.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Cassino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws a body kick that misses.
Cassino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice body punch from Griffiths.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Griffiths had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cassino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffiths lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Griffiths checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Cassino moves forwards but Griffiths connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Cassino.
Jab, jab by Cassino - just one landing.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Griffiths avoids the head kick by Cassino.
It looked like Griffiths was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cassino.
Nice body kick there by Griffiths.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cassino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griffiths. Griffiths circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cassino blocks a leg kick.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Griffiths works Cassino's body with a nice hook.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cassino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cassino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Griffiths connects with a single shot there.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cassino throws a nice head kick!
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Griffiths momentarily.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths throws a chopping leg kick but Cassino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassino looks to land a combination but Griffiths avoids it well.
Cassino digs a good body shot into Griffiths's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cassino lands a head kick!
Cassino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Cassino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffiths bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cassino's head.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Griffiths throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cassino is able to avoid easily.
Cassino only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cassino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cassino tries to bum rush Griffiths with a series of wild strikes but Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Griffiths might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cassino looks to land a combination but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffiths just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range. #T2#
A jab from Cassino misses.
Cassino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Griffiths checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as Cassino jumps back.
Griffiths throws a front kick that sends Cassino stumbling back into the cage.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cassino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassino blocks the body kick.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Griffiths checks it.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Cassino throws a body kick that misses.
Griffiths appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
Griffiths takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffiths drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Griffiths jabs Cassino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Griffiths lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cassino.
Griffiths walks into a straight right hand from Cassino.
Cassino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cassino in his tracks.
Cassino takes one to the side of the head.
Cassino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cassino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cassino tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it.
Griffiths lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
An inside leg kick lands from Griffiths.
Cassino blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
That kick from Cassino tenderised Griffiths's leg. Griffiths is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body kick.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Cassino counters with a straight right hand.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cassino is looking for the big counter here.
Griffiths throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Griffiths throws a low kick, looking for Cassino's leg but Cassino calmly moves out of range.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Griffiths moves forwards but Cassino connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Cassino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Monte Cassino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffiths defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griffiths with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Griffiths's head.
A punch combination from Griffiths misses.
Cassino lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffiths off the cage and back into range.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Cassino blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cassino doesn't seem bothered though.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Cassino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffiths.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino lunges at Griffiths with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Griffiths's hand.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Cassino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cassino wants to slow Griffiths down by chopping away at his legs.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cassino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cassino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Griffiths feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Griffiths fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Griffiths throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
Griffiths takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Cassino misses.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino tries to move into range but Griffiths moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffiths was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griffiths blocks a head kick by Cassino.
Cassino avoids a kick to the body.
Cassino slips under a jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a head kick that Cassino semi-blocks.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Cassino is looking to slow Griffiths down with leg kicks.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Cassino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffiths pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Griffiths settles back down.
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
A little jabbing left from Cassino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Archie Griffiths has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffiths fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cassino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Cassino.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Cassino throws a series of punches but Griffiths avoids them all with ease.
Griffiths digs a good hook to Cassino's body.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffiths sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths ducks right into an uppercut from Cassino. #T4#
Griffiths pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino scores with a body shot.
Cassino throws a nice looking combination but Griffiths bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffiths fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Some wild striking there from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Griffiths scores with a jab.
Cassino digs a good hook to Griffiths's body.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archie Griffiths.
Well Cassino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Monte Cassino!
A very excited looking Monte Cassino 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: PFC 169 Asham vs Wild
Date: Apr 10, 2020

#R1#
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakano throws out the jab.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakano thuds a left hand into Cassino's body.
Nakano throws out a leg kick but Cassino moves out of range and Nakano only half commits.
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino looks to land a combination but Nakano avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Nakano.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Nakano scores with a jab. Cassino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nakano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Nakano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nakano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nakano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakano.
Nakano's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cassino throws a sloppy head kick and Nakano moves out of range easily.
Cassino moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Cassino.
Cassino connects with a nice looking jab.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Nakano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassino.
A cross from Cassino lands.
Cassino blocks the body kick. #T2#
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Cassino punishes Nakano's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Cassino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cassino.
Cassino lands a jab.
Nakano lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakano needs to keep his hands up - Cassino had a free shot at his head there.
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cassino throws a low kick but Nakano avoids it.
Nakano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Cassino there.
The fighters circling - Nakano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Nakano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cassino cracks Nakano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cassino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cassino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakano on the side of the head.#T3#
Cassino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakano's calf.
Nakano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Nakano settles back down.
Nakano walks into a stiff left hand from Cassino.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cassino throws a lazy head kick
and Nakano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino throws a hook but Nakano blocks it.
Nakano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Nakano throws a leg kick
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakano's knee momentarily.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
Nakano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cassino scores with a decent looking hook.
Nakano throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cassino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakano throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Nakano misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Good leg kick by Nakano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nakano scores with a kick to the midsection.
A lazy left from Cassino finds it's target.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Nakano sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano lands a nice hook to Cassino's body. Cassino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakano lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Nakano cracks Cassino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cassino throws a good cross that connects.
Cassino slips a straight right by Nakano.
Cassino lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Nakano tries to counter with a clinch but Cassino shakes him off and moves away.
Nakano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nakano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nakano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Nakano's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakano tries to avoid it.
Cassino throws a low kick, looking for Nakano's leg but Nakano calmly moves out of range.
Nakano wants to counter with a clinch but Cassino pushes him away.
Nakano checks a low kick from Cassino.
A big left from Cassino misses.
An inside leg kick from Nakano misses.
Nakano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
It looked like Cassino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino takes one to the chin there.
Nakano tried to score with a low kick but Cassino checks it.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Cassino moved away.
Nakano is looking to chop away at Cassino's legs.
Nakano moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
Nakano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakano.
Nakano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Nakano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cassino counters with an outside leg kick.
Cassino throws a low kick, looking for Nakano's leg but Nakano calmly moves out of range.
Nakano misses with a straight right.
Nakano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakano misses with an uppercut
and Cassino counters with a left to the body.
Nakano throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Nakano moved out of range.
Nakano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nakano throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Nakano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Nakano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Nakano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Nakano's leg. Nakano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cassino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Cassino misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Nakano swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino throws a jab when Nakano was well out of range.
Nakano throws out a powerful jab.
Nakano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakano misses with a hook.
Cassino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Cassino checks a low kick from Nakano.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino pushes Nakano away with a front kick.#T3#
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Nakano moved out of range nicely.
Nakano defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Nakano connects with an inside leg kick.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakano.
Cassino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakano's head backwards.
Nakano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cassino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cassino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakano.
Cassino is looking to slow Nakano down with leg kicks.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cassino. Nakano shrugs it off though.
Cassino misses with a low kick. #T4#
Cassino throws out a leg kick but Nakano moves out of range and Cassino only half commits.
Cassino's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Nakano moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Cassino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano moves out of range of the leg kick from Cassino.
Nakano jabs at Cassino's body.
Nakano throws out a leg kick but Cassino moves out of range and Nakano only half commits.
Cassino with a nice cross.
Nakano lands a leg kick that knocks Cassino off balance momentarily.
Nakano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
Nakano blocks a head kick by Cassino.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakano scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Cassino moved away.
Nakano is looking to land body kicks.
Nakano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cassino checks a leg kick.
Nakano misses with a low kick as Cassino jumps back.
Nakano looks to land a body kick but Cassino moved away.
Cassino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Nakano slips the punch.
Nakano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses.
Nakano jabs Cassino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakano - that will leave a mark!
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakano slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cassino throws a low kick, looking for Nakano's leg but Nakano calmly moves out of range.
Cassino catches Nakano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassino.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Nakano misses.
Nakano thumps Cassino with a low kick.
Nakano lands a leg kick that knocks Cassino off balance momentarily.
Cassino throws a right and a left that Nakano avoids nicely.
Cassino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Nakano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cassino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nakano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Nakano lands with a hook. Cassino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Cassino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Nakano's leg. Nakano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nakano checks a low kick from Cassino.#T2#
Nakano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cassino looks for the body kick but Nakano saw that one coming.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakano throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Nakano saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Nakano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Nakano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nakano.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Nakano stuns Cassino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakano.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Naoyuki Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Nakano blocks the leg kick.
Cassino throws the left hand but Nakano avoids the punch easily.
Nakano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nakano slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nakano is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakano avoided it.
Cassino lands with a slapping head kick.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakano can pounce on him.
Nakano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino throws out a leg kick but Nakano moves out of range and Cassino only half commits.
Nakano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakano moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Jab, jab by Nakano - just one landing.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakano throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Cassino.
Nakano takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Nakano throws a push kick but Cassino slaps the foot to one side.
Cassino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Nakano does no damage.
Nakano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Cassino lands with a right hand.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cassino misses with a kick to the body.
Nakano throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakano connects with an inside leg kick.
Cassino throws a right and a left that Nakano avoids nicely.
Cassino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses.
Nakano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cassino. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Naoyuki Nakano.
Well Cassino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 162 Reid vs Wild
Date: Mar 13, 2020

#R1#
Cassino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Cassino moved away.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Cassino avoided it.
McArthur connects with a single shot there.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino wants to clinch up but McArthur keeps it at a distance.
McArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cassino misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from McArthur is predictable there
and Cassino counters with a one-two to the body.
Cassino avoids the head kick by McArthur.
McArthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
Cassino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
McArthur lands with a kick to the ribs.
McArthur misses with the combination.
McArthur scores with a nice head shot.
McArthur throws a right hand that misses
and McArthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cassino's sensitive parts.
McArthur is looking to slow Cassino down with leg kicks.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick.
McArthur connects with a jab.
McArthur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles McArthur's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
McArthur avoids a kick to the body.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur misses the body punch
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur throws a good cross that connects.
Cassino lunges at McArthur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McArthur's hand.
McArthur tries to work over Cassino's front leg with a kick but Cassino checks it.
McArthur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cassino to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
Cassino cracks the inside of McArthur's front leg.
McArthur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
McArthur on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good leg kick by McArthur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McArthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Cassino throws the kick towards the body but McArthur avoids it.#T3#
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McArthur throws a good cross that connects.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Cassino moved away.
Cassino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like McArthur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Nice body kick there by McArthur.
Cassino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McArthur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McArthur connects with a single shot there.
Cassino tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cassino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
McArthur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
McArthur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Cassino misses.
McArthur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Cassino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McArthur, pushing him back against the cage.
Cassino takes a shot to the head.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Cassino blocks the body kick.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Cassino's leg. Cassino is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Cassino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino blocks the body kick.
McArthur cracks Cassino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McArthur scores with the left hand. Cassino knows he should have avoided that one.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cassino has time to react.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
Cassino avoids a punch combination nicely.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur lands a jab to Cassino's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Cassino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
McArthur 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. #T1#
Cassino avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Cassino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
McArthur working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur misses with some punches.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino blocks a body shot from McArthur.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from McArthur.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino digs a right hand into McArthur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McArthur's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
McArthur lands a left hand.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cassino blocking some punches.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
A short right from McArthur on the inside.
McArthur lands with a left to the head.
Cassino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur misses with some punches.
Cassino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Kieran McArthur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cassino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McArthur lands a body shot.
McArthur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassino can do to turn this around?
McArthur lands with a right to the head.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cassino backwards. #T4#
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassino or not.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino scores with a shot to the side of McArthur's head.
McArthur gets through Cassino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from McArthur.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
McArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cassino throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cassino thinks about the counter body kick.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
Cassino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McArthur to score with a decent uppercut.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McArthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McArthur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but McArthur saw it coming and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Cassino blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur slips a straight right by Cassino.
Cassino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur tries to work over Cassino's front leg with a kick but Cassino checks it.
McArthur feints a jab promting Cassino to slip. McArthur then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cassino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cassino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Cassino avoided it.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
McArthur throws a front kick that sends Cassino stumbling back into the cage.
Cassino looks to land a combination but McArthur avoids it well.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassino checks the leg kick.
Cassino needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
McArthur throws a leg kick
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses McArthur's sensitive parts.
McArthur scores with a three punch combo!
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
McArthur misses with a two punch combination.
Cassino feints a counter leg kick.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from McArthur
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Nice body kick there by McArthur.
McArthur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cassino scores with a nice head shot.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McArthur.
McArthur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick from McArthur.
McArthur motions for Cassino to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
Cassino throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
Cassino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur lands a head shot.
Cassino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cassino.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cassino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cassino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McArthur clobbers Cassino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McArthur.
McArthur tries a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cassino throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.
Cassino with a hook.
McArthur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cassino throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Nice shot by McArthur.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McArthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McArthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFC 158 Grabber vs Tuala III
Date: Feb 23, 2020

#R1#
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cassino!
Zhai tries a low kick but Cassino avoids it.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Zhai connects with a single shot there.
Zhai lands the left hand.
Cassino throws a sloppy head kick
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhai walks into a stiff left hand from Cassino.
Cassino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhai dips to his left and cracks Cassino with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Cassino misses with a wild combination.
Cassino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhai slips under a jab from Cassino.#CL#
Zhai rushes Cassino and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cassino moves away from the strike by Zhai. #T1#
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassino cracks Zhai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhai lands a slapping body shot.
Cassino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Cassino.
Cassino lunges at Zhai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhai's hand.
Cassino throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Cassino swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Cassino misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
As Cassino looks to move away, Zhai throws a big counter combo but Cassino just gets out of the way.
Cassino throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhai on the side of the head.
Cassino lands with a cross. #T2#
Cassino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassino throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cassino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cassino scores with a push kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zhai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cassino - the referee stops the clock and Zhai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cassino. Zhai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Cassino moves out of range of the strikes.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhai misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Cassino.
Cassino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zhai finds it's way round the side to connect with Cassino's head.
Zhai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zhai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cassino unleashes a big counter combination but Zhai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cassino lunges at Zhai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhai's hand. #T3#
Cassino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhai throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhai.
Cassino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zhai wants to clinch.
Cassino throws a series of punches but Zhai moves out of range.
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Zhai's head.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Zhai coming out on top.
Cassino misses with a body shot
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
Zhai takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassino throws a series of strikes that have Zhai backpedaling.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Zhai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino slips a straight right by Zhai.
Zhai needs to keep his hands up - Cassino had a free shot at his head there.
Cassino sizes up Zhai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Cassino avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Zhai throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Zhai lands a nice looking body shot.
Zhai connects with a leg kick. Cassino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhai misses with a looping right.
Cassino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhai checks a leg kick.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhai misses the target.
Cassino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cassino throws a series of punches but Zhai avoids them all with ease.
Zhai throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Zhai moves into the clinch.
A short right from Cassino.
Cassino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Cassino manages to break the clinch.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cassino clobbers Zhai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.
Cassino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Zhai is rocked!
Cassino throws a front kick aimed at Zhai's knee but Zhai avoids it well.
Cassino misses the jab.
Cassino scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhai walks into a stiff left hand from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Zhai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cassino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cassino staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Cassino blocks the low kick.
Zhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zhai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cassino throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai moves out of range of the body kick from Cassino.
Zhai scoring well with a low kick there.
Cassino tests Zhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Cassino throws a leg kick
and Zhai counters with a nice leg kick.
Cassino throws a nice looking combination but Zhai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cassino checks a leg kick.
Zhai throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
Zhai lands a front kick.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
Zhai misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zhai throws a leg kick
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino dips to his left and cracks Zhai with an uppercut!
Cassino blocks the body kick. #CL#
Zhai closes the distance and clinches.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Cassino is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhai has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhai.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Zhai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zhai keeps control of Cassino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Zhai misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Cassino lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
Zhai lands with a left to the head.
Zhai cracks Cassino with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Cassino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Cassino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
A cross from Cassino lands.
Zhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zhai dodges the punch combination from Cassino.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Zhai.
Cassino throws a hook but Zhai avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Zhai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Zhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhai scores with a jab to the body.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Cassino throws out a powerful jab.
Cassino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zhai with a nice cross.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai tried to score with a low kick but Cassino checks it.
Cassino throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Zhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Monte Cassino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cassino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhai.
Zhai lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Zhai misses.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai misses with a low kick.
Cassino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhai doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Cassino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino moves out of range of the strikes.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhai throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Zhai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino misses with a hook
and Zhai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cassino's knee momentarily.
Zhai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino connects with a leg kick. Zhai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Cassino throws a sloppy head kick and Zhai moves out of range easily.
Cassino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cassino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cassino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zhai's calf.
Zhai lands a right hook to the body.
Cassino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zhai connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook. Zhai ducked under it nicely.
Cassino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhai lands with a shot to the body.
Zhai wants to clinch.
Zhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhai defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Zhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhai looks to land a body kick but Cassino moved away.
Cassino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cassino swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai digs a good body shot into Cassino's ribs.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhai misses the shot to the body.
Crunch! Cassino slams his shin into Zhai's torso.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Zhai scores with a nice right hand.
Zhai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cassino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhai scores with a leg kick.
Zhai scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Cassino.
Zhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhai lands the left hand.
Cassino throws a nice looking combination but Zhai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Zhai throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Zhai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cassino doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Cassino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zang Zhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cassino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cassino.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cassino throws a combination that misses
and Zhai counters with a good low kick that Cassino was not able to check.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cassino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassino! But no joy.
A lazy body kick from Zhai
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Zhai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhai.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Zhai. #BC2#
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhai can pounce on him.
Zhai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cassino digs a good body shot into Zhai's ribs.
Cassino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhai misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhai tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cassino scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cassino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
In his post fight interview, Monte Cassino started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 330 Starker vs Paulin
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Haze throws a wild body kick that Cassino sees coming a mile off.
Haze loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haze.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino throws a good cross that connects.
Haze throws a leg kick but Cassino moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Cassino misses.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze.
Haze thuds his right hand into Cassino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Haze throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Haze slips a jab from Cassino.
Haze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haze shoots in looking for a takedown. Cassino tries to sprawl out of it but Haze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cassino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze jabs at Cassino's body.
Haze motions for Cassino to come forward. Haze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haze misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Cassino has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Haze throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Cassino misses
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassino tried to score with a low kick but Haze checks it.
Haze throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cassino counters with a low kick, right behind Haze 's knee.
Cassino connects with the punch.
Haze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Cassino.
Haze swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range. #CL#
Haze drives through and clinches with Cassino against the cage.
Cassino pushes Haze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Cassino tries to work over Haze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
Cassino lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino pushes Haze back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haze misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassino tried to score with a low kick but Haze checks it.
It looked like Haze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cassino.
Nice defenses there by Haze.#T2#
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cassino stuns Haze with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haze looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Haze looks for the body kick but Cassino saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassino! But no joy.
Haze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body punch from Cassino. #CL#
Haze has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Haze fails to land.
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haze.
Haze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassino working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cassino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haze's hands.
A shot to the liver by Cassino. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Haze throws a lazy uppercut
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze.
Cassino lands a head shot.
Cassino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haze on the side of the head.
Haze lands a jab.
Haze throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino misses with a hook to the body
and Haze counters with a stiff right hand.
Cassino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cassino misses with a two punch combination.
Haze misses with a low kick.
Haze takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Haze takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Cassino takes a swing at Haze's ribcage but misses.
Cassino throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Haze jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cassino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haze throws a push kick but Cassino slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Cassino works Haze's body with a nice hook.
Cassino throws a poor cross that misses
and Haze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haze misses with a kick to the body.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Haze avoids it with no problem.
Cassino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haze has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Haze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cassino scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Haze fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cassino to the ground. Haze is now in Cassino's guard.#ES2#
Cassino has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Haze has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Haze missing with knees to the body.
Haze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino scores with a shoulder strike.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Haze. #BC2#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze.
Cassino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haze.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Haze.
Haze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Haze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haze lands with a right hand.
Haze tries to work over Cassino's front leg with a kick but Cassino checks it.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Haze misses with a looping left.
Cassino throws a counter combo.
Haze with a nice cross.
Haze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassino.
Haze slips under a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haze or not. #BC2#
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Haze!
Cassino connects with a jab.
Cassino slaps away a takedown attempt from Haze, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Haze
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Haze.
Haze misses with a series of wild punches.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cassino scores with a nice right hand.
Cassino moves out of range as Haze strikes.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Haze.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Haze is just out of range.
Haze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haze cracks Cassino with a good jab.
Cassino slips under a jab from Haze.
Cassino jabs at Haze's body.
Cassino lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Haze.
Haze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
Haze takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Haze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Haze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cassino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Haze fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haze on the side of the head.
Haze throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cassino's head.
Haze scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haze misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze's corner calls for a 1-2. Haze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Haze misses.
Cassino follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haze scores with a one two! Cassino had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cassino throws a sloppy head kick and Haze moves out of range easily.
Haze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Haze fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cassino just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Haze takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haze slips under a jab from Cassino.
Haze scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze.
Haze takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Haze misses with a double jab.
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze backing away here, and Cassino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haze takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cassino throws a low kick but Haze avoids it.
Cassino scores with a head kick.
Cassino catches Haze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Haze drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cassino wants to stand and escape but Haze is having none of it.
Cassino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Cassino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haze.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Cassino has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Haze is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Haze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cassino blocking some punches.
Cassino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
A short right from Cassino.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cassino.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Haze.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Haze is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haze is leaning against Cassino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cassino avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Haze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Haze controls the action.
Haze trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Monte Cassino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Haze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cassino throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Haze counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cassino thinking.
Haze pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Haze settles back down.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haze. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Haze.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Haze scores with a takedown into Cassino's guard.
Monte Cassino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cassino wants to get back to his feet but Haze is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haze throwing strikes from guard but Cassino blocks nicely.
Haze won't allow Cassino to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cassino wants to stand but Haze is controlling the position. #T1#
Haze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haze won't allow Cassino to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cassino throws a good cross that connects.
Haze takes one on the button.
Haze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haze lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassino lands with a nice combination. Haze backs away looking to recover.
Cassino's corner calls for a 1-2. Cassino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze blocks a jab.
Haze moves out of range of the body kick from Cassino.
A jab from Haze misses.
Cassino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Haze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haze tries to land a leg kick but Cassino saw it coming and moves away.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Cassino connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Haze catches Cassino right on the button with a cross.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze lunges at Cassino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cassino's hand.
Haze scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haze.
Jerry Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haze takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Haze darts in and clinches Cassino up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Haze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cassino is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haze.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cassino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Haze has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haze and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Cassino moves out of range of the body kick.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze.
Cassino looks to land a body kick but Haze moved away.#T3#
Cassino punishes Haze's body with a nice straight punch.
Haze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cassino finds it's way round the side to connect with Haze's head.
Haze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haze throws a sloppy body shot
and Cassino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Cassino.
Good leg kick by Cassino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Haze listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cassino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cassino with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Haze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassino throws a push kick but Haze slaps the foot to one side.
Haze scores with a leg kick.
Cassino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot by Cassino.
Haze is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Cassino moves out of range easily. #T4#
Cassino lands with an uppercut that bounces Haze off the cage and back into range.
Haze takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haze fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cassino.
Haze takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Haze.
Haze throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cassino lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haze takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Haze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haze feints and then cracks Cassino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cassino down.
Haze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haze blocks the body kick.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Haze.
Haze throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cassino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GC 327 Xmas Bash!
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Cassino tries to keep at a distance but Boma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boma misses with some punches.
Boma blocks a body shot from Cassino.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassino controls his hands.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cassino's elbow.
Boma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Boma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma misses with some punches.
Cassino digs a right hand underneath Boma's ribcage. Boma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boma manages to avoid it.#T1#
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch! Cassino slams his shin into Boma's torso.#CL2#
Boma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boma moves in looking to clinch but Cassino pushes him off.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Boma.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino scores with a jab. Boma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Boma.
Cassino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boma connects with a right hand. Cassino shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Boma pushes Cassino up against the cage in a clinch.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Cassino lands a shot to the body.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boma digs a right hand into Cassino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cassino's gas tank.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino. #BC#
Cassino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boma avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Boma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cassino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Boma.
Boma is looking to clinch.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boma.
Cassino takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Boma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cassino throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
A jab from Boma misses.
Cassino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cassino misses with a hook.#CL2#
Boma forces Cassino back against the cage and clinches.
Boma prevents Cassino from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Boma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Cassino blocking some punches.
Cassino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma is leaning against Cassino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Boma scores with a hook to the body.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Cassino controls the action.
Cassino lands a nice uppercut.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Boma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassino or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassino lands a left hand.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Boma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Cassino scores with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cassino.
Boma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Boma gets a clinch.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Boma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mark Boma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma. #BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Boma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Boma.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Boma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cassino, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Boma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Cassino cracks Boma with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Cassino.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cassino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Boma lands an uppercut.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassino backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Cassino manages to break the clinch.
Cassino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cassino scores with a nice right hand.
Boma throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Boma lands the left hand.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Boma.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Boma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boma throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Boma.
Cassino throws the kick towards the body but Boma avoids it.#CL2#
Boma drives through and clinches with Cassino against the cage.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands. #T3#
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Cassino manages to break the clinch.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
We've been told by Cassino's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cassino drops his hands momentarily and Boma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boma checks a leg kick.
Cassino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boma doesn't seem bothered though.
Boma misses with a hook.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boma checks it well.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cassino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boma connects with a leg kick. Cassino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Boma.
Cassino lunges at Boma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boma's hand.
Boma's corner calls for a 1-2. Boma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino staying out of range there.#T4#
Cassino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boma.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cassino throws a low kick but Boma moves out of range easily.
Boma lands a two punch combo.
Cassino misses with a low kick as Boma jumps back.
Boma avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Boma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cassino lands a jab to the nose.
Cassino swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Cassino connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma cracks the inside of Cassino's front leg.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Boma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Boma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Boma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Boma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boma.
Cassino misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Boma moves into the clinch.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Boma. #BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch.
Boma misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Boma feints and then cracks Cassino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cassino down.
Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino misses with a head kick.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Cassino swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino pushes Boma away with a front kick.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Boma off balance momentarily.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boma in his tracks. #T1#
Boma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boma checks a low kick from Cassino.#CL2#
Boma rushes Cassino and presses him up against the cage.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Boma clinches with his opponent.
Boma cracks Cassino with a nice body shot.#BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boma avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Cassino blocks a head kick by Boma.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut lands for Boma. That snapped Cassino's head back. #CL2#
Boma closes the distance and clinches.
Boma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma scores with a shot to the side of Cassino's head.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Boma.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino is trying to break the clinch but Boma is controlling him.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma tries a body shot but Cassino blocks it.
Boma lands a left hand.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Cassino blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma tries to work over Cassino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Boma.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cassino breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Boma rushes Cassino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cassino working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Boma.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Boma.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boma slips a straight right by Cassino.
Boma lands a jab.
Boma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target. #CL2#
Boma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boma blocking some punches.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma scores with a shot to the side of Cassino's head.
Mark Boma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Boma.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Boma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Boma!
A relieved looking Mark Boma thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 323 Nurmy vs Machida
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Cassino steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pearson. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Cassino tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Pearson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Cassino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Pearson forces Cassino back against the cage and clinches.
Cassino managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Cassino is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Cassino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Cassino manages to break the clinch.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pearson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Pearson drives through and clinches with Cassino against the cage. #BC2#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pearson feints and then cracks Cassino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cassino down.
Pearson slips under a jab from Cassino.
Pearson tries to move into range but Cassino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Pearson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pearson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cassino misses with a hook. Pearson ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson throws a head kick that Cassino semi-blocks.
Pearson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pearson slips a straight right by Cassino.
Pearson cracks Cassino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pearson lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Cassino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Cassino blocks a leg kick.
Pearson pushes Cassino away with a front kick.
Pearson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cassino takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Pearson.
Pearson tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Pearson moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Pearson is looking to clinch but Cassino is avoiding it.
Cassino moves out of range as Pearson throws a body kick.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Cassino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cassino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Cassino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Pearson.
Pearson lands a head shot.
Pearson slips a jab from Cassino.
Pearson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pearson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pearson looks for the body kick but Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Pearson throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Pearson misses.
Pearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cassino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
Pearson blocks the body kick.
Pearson throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Pearson throws a chopping leg kick but Cassino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pearson throws a combination. Cassino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cassino might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pearson lands a high kick!
Pearson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cassino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Pearson coming out on top.
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick and Cassino moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cassino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pearson misses with a shot to the body
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson thows a body kick. Cassino tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pearson slips a jab from Cassino.
Pearson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pearson tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Pearson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cassino if he has to take too many more of those.
Pearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Cassino takes one to the side of the head.
Pearson takes one on the button.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino moves out of range as Pearson throws a body kick.
Pearson checks a low kick from Cassino.
Pearson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cassino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pearson lands a slapping body shot.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson checks the leg kick.
Pearson connects with a body shot that sends Cassino's belly button to the back.
Pearson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson. #CL#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cassino, pushing him back against the cage.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cassino can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cassino avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cassino.
Cassino is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Cassino has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pearson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cassino. #ROC2#
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
Cassino fakes the body blow, causing Pearson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pearson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monte Cassino!
A less than humble Monte Cassino misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GC 320 Megaton vs Gomu
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Heimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Heimer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Heimer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cassino feints and then cracks Heimer 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heimer down.
Heimer throws a hook to the side of Cassino's head but Cassino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heimer throws a body shot but no joy.
Heimer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heimer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Heimer slips under a jab.
Cassino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heimer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses
and Heimer counters with a left and a right that stings Cassino.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimer throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino throws a low kick but Heimer moves out of range easily.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heimer throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heimer in his tracks.
Heimer slips a jab from Cassino.
Heimer throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Heimer counters with a nice uppercut.
Heimer thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Heimer cracks Cassino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Heimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Heimer does no damage.
Cassino bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino slips a jab from Heimer .
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A leg kick checked by Heimer .
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Heimer looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Cassino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Heimer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimer cracks a nice hook into Cassino's ribs.
Heimer throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.#T2#
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heimer checks a leg kick.
Heimer takes one to the chin there.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino is looking to counter punch.
Heimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cassino.
Cassino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heimer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cassino connects with a jab.#CL#
Cassino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Heimer .
Cassino lands a shoulder strike.
Cassino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino misses with the head strike.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino lands an uppercut.
Heimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Heimer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cassino is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Heimer .
Heimer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Heimer .
Cassino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
Heimer 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heimer tries to throw a body punch but Cassino avoids it by throwing Heimer back against the cage.
Cassino struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimer controls his hands.
Heimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassino backwards.
Cassino has a couple of punches blocked by Heimer .
Heimer lands with a short shot to the head.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cassino. #T4#
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Heimer controls the action. #BC2#
Heimer breaks the clinch.
Heimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cassino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer .
Heimer throws a series of strikes that have Cassino backpedaling.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Heimer .
Cassino throws a solid leg kick but Heimer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cassino.
Heimer takes one to the side of the head.
Heimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cassino. That did some damage!
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimer throws out the jab.
Cassino cracks Heimer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cassino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Cassino throws a jab when Heimer was well out of range.#CL2#
Cassino tries to keep at a distance but Heimer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heimer has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
That's time! Cassino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Cassino darts in and clinches Heimer up against the cage.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cassino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heimer can do to turn this around?
Heimer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cassino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heimer .
Heimer can't find room to land a body shot as Cassino controls the action. #BC2#
Heimer 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cassino cracks Heimer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heimer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Heimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heimer throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cassino ducks right into an uppercut from Heimer .
Heimer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
Heimer misses with a body shot.
Heimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heimer scores with the left hand. Cassino knows he should have avoided that one.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Heimer fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Cassino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassino dips to his left and cracks Heimer with an uppercut!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cassino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been told by Cassino's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Heimer on the side of the head.
Cassino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heimer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heimer takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino lands with an overhand left.
Cassino throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Heimer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cassino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cassino misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Heimer misses.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Heimer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Heimer misses with a looping left.
Heimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Heimer misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Heimer lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
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!
Heimer jabs at Cassino's body.
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heimer swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Cassino.
Nice uppercut lands for Cassino. That snapped Heimer 's head back.
Heimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Heimer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Heimer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some wild striking there from Heimer .
No joy there for Heimer , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heimer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heimer looks to land a combination but Cassino avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Heimer misses the target.
A nice combination there by Heimer .
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Heimer 's head.
Heimer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heimer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
Heimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.#T3#
Heimer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Heimer moved out of range.
Heimer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino misses the jab.
Cassino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
Heimer blocks a jab.
Heimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Heimer saw that one coming.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cassino.
Heimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cassino defending well as Heimer loads up on a big left hand.
Heimer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino throws a head kick but Heimer moves out of range. #T4#
Heimer defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Heimer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heimer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monte Cassino is winning the standup battle so far.
Heimer dips to his left and cracks Cassino with an uppercut!
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cassino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimer .
Cassino misses with an uppercut
and Heimer counters with a straight right hand.
Heimer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino slips a jab from Heimer .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heimer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on Heimer 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A lazy left from Heimer finds it's target.
Heimer works Cassino's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Burke Heimer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Heimer works Cassino's body with a nice hook.
Cassino 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.
Cassino lands a nice looking body kick.
Heimer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassino doesn't manage to clinch there - Heimer circles away.
Heimer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cassino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heimer defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino takes a swing at Heimer 's ribcage but misses.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Heimer .
Heimer blocks a head kick by Cassino.
Cassino throws a head kick but Heimer moves out of range.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino thows a body kick. Heimer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab from Cassino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heimer is able to avoid easily.
Heimer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimer . #T1#
A jab from Cassino misses.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heimer thumps Cassino with a low kick.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Cassino feints and then cracks Heimer 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heimer down.
Heimer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heimer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heimer throws a low kick but Cassino moves out of range easily.
Cassino slips a jab from Heimer .
Heimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimer .
Heimer 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino tries a head kick but it misses.
Heimer connects with a leg kick. Cassino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heimer misses with a straight left.
Cassino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heimer under the eye.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimer .
Cassino doesn't manage to clinch there - Heimer circles away. #CL#
Cassino rushes Heimer and presses him up against the cage.
Cassino misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short uppercut from Cassino.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Heimer 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heimer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimer .
Heimer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heimer has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Heimer lands with a light punch inside.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cassino is looking to slow Heimer down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Heimer .
Heimer misses with an uppercut
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Heimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heimer throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Heimer .
Cassino lands with a slapping head kick.
Cassino dodges the punch combination from Heimer . #T3#
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Cassino tries to keep at a distance but Heimer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heimer is trying to break free.#BC#
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
Heimer takes one to the side of the head.
Cassino is looking to slow Heimer down with leg kicks.
Heimer takes one on the button.
Cassino throws a lazy head kick
and Heimer counters with a nice leg kick.
Cassino wants to slow Heimer down by chopping away at his legs.
Cassino looks to land a body kick but Heimer moved away.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heimer checks it well.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cassino throws a jab when Heimer was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Heimer .#T4#
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cassino lunges at Heimer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heimer 's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Heimer .
Heimer misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
Heimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Cassino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Heimer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heimer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Cassino clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Cassino stops a takedown attempt from Heimer .
Heimer lands an uppercut.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cassino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Cassino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cassino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
In his post fight interview, Monte Cassino started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 317 Chocolate vs Honda
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Heimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimer .
Heimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Heimer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heimer throws a chopping leg kick but Cassino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Heimer 's belly button to the back.
Heimer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cassino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer .
Heimer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cassino's hands.
Heimer takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Heimer has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimer is trying to maintain a safe position but Cassino gets an underhook and turns Heimer into the cage.
Heimer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heimer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cassino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Heimer avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Cassino gets through Heimer 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!#BC2#
Heimer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Heimer saw that one coming.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimer . Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cassino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cassino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heimer connects with a crisp jab.
Heimer scores with a jab. Cassino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Heimer moves out of range of the body kick from Cassino.
Cassino misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heimer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heimer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Heimer moves into range and clinches up with Cassino.
Heimer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cassino prevents a body shot from Heimer .
Cassino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimer scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Heimer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
A jab from Heimer misses.
Cassino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Cassino tries to clinch up.
Heimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimer throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heimer tried to score with a low kick but Cassino checks it.
Heimer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heimer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cassino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heimer .
Decent striking displayed by Heimer there.#T3#
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimer throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Cassino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heimer .
Cassino tries to work over Heimer 's front leg with a kick but Heimer checks it. #CL2#
Heimer closes the distance and clinches.
Heimer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cassino up against the cage.
Cassino is trying to force a seperation but Heimer has the dominant position.
Heimer 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Cassino's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
A swing and a miss from Heimer .
Cassino scores with a jab. Heimer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimer . Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimer throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimer lands with a cross.
Heimer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cassino on the side of the head.
Heimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimer .
As Heimer backs away, Cassino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Heimer .
Heimer throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino dodges the punch combination from Heimer .
Heimer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cassino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burke Heimer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cassino has closed the distance and engaged Heimer in a clinch.
Heimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cassino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heimer blocks a body shot from Cassino.
Heimer tries to score a body lock takedown but Cassino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Heimer has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
Heimer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Heimer lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heimer lands with a right to the head.
Cassino lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cassino.
Cassino misses with some punches.
Monte Cassino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimer misses with the head strike.
Cassino digs a right hand into Heimer 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heimer 's gas tank.
Cassino blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Cassino. #BC#
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heimer throws a leg kick
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
Burke Heimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino misses with a jab to the body
and Heimer counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cassino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heimer lands a jab to the head.
Heimer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cassino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heimer checks a leg kick nicely.
Heimer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cassino swings for the body but Heimer moves out of range.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Heimer .
Heimer lands a jab to the head.
Cassino lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Burke Heimer has been cut.
Cassino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimer throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Heimer works the jab nicely.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heimer .#T2#
Heimer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Heimer throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Burke Heimer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Heimer . Beautiful body shot.
Heimer sizes up Cassino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer .
Heimer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heimer misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heimer misses with a double jab.
Heimer moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Cassino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heimer s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Heimer throws a leg kick but Cassino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cassino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cassino tries to clinch up but Heimer circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Heimer lands with a straight right. Cassino didn't see that one coming.
Cassino doesn't manage to clinch there - Heimer circles away. #CL2#
Heimer has Cassino up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Heimer successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Cassino gets to his feet - Heimer follows without any prompting.
Heimer looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Heimer sizes up Cassino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Heimer .
Cassino throws a body punch but Heimer moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heimer ! But no joy.
Heimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassino drops his hands momentarily and Heimer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimer .
Cassino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Heimer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cassino counters with a good low kick that Heimer was not able to check.
Heimer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Heimer to counter with a crisp jab.
Cassino slips under a jab from Heimer .
Cassino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino throws a big counter combination but Heimer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A left lands for Cassino.
Cassino tries to move into range but Heimer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimer .
Heimer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heimer scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Burke Heimer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Burke Heimer '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#
Heimer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Heimer misses with a left hand
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heimer , as that shot connected.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Heimer .
Cassino connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimer . Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimer lands with a good body shot.
Heimer lands a nice hook to Cassino's body. Cassino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heimer scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Heimer .
Heimer cracks Cassino with a good jab.
Heimer scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heimer throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimer .#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heimer .
Heimer throws a big shot that misses.
Heimer takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heimer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Heimer checks it.
Heimer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Heimer misses.
Cassino catches Heimer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cassino lands a nice looking body shot.
Heimer scores with a hook to the body. Cassino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heimer misses with a series of wild punches.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Heimer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimer throws a right and a left that Cassino avoids nicely.
Heimer throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heimer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Heimer with a hook.
Heimer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cassino's calf.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Heimer slips the punch.
Cassino is looking to clinch but Heimer is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Cassino.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimer .
Cassino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cassino slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Heimer does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Cassino defending well as Heimer loads up on a big left hand.
Heimer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Heimer misses the jab.
Cassino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer .
Cassino tries to clinch up.
Heimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heimer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cassino cracks Heimer with an open hand slap.
Heimer misses with an uppercut
and Cassino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heimer thinking.
Cassino walks into a left hand.
Cassino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heimer missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimer .#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Cassino lands a left and a right that send Heimer crashing to the mat, dazed. Cassino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Heimer is rocked!
A slow jab from Heimer misses its intended target.
Heimer is still on wobbly legs! Can Cassino finish him?
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimer .
Heimer misses with a body shot
and Cassino counters with a thumping low kick.
Heimer seems to have recovered his senses.
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
Cassino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cassino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimer . Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burke Heimer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cassino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Heimer .
Cassino throws a big counter combination but Heimer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Cassino does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimer connects with a right hand. Cassino shakes it off.
Heimer throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Burke Heimer .
I've got Heimer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GC 313 Starker vs Suckerpunch
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Cassino throws a sloppy head kick and Kilmister moves out of range easily.
Cassino checks a low kick from Kilmister.
Kilmister lands a jab.
Kilmister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Nice body kick there by Cassino.
Cassino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cassino takes a swing at Kilmister's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Kilmister down.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Nice jab there from Cassino.
A jab from Cassino finds it's way through Kilmister's defenses.
Kilmister lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kilmister.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Kilmister. Those never looked like landing.
Cassino looks to land a combination. Kilmister sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Kilmister has been cut.
Kilmister lands a head shot.
Kilmister ducks right into an uppercut from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilmister throws a right and a left that Cassino avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Kilmister misses.
Cassino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kilmister throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Kilmister tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cassino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kilmister doesn't seem bothered though.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Kilmister checks it.
Kilmister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassino.
Cassino throws the left hand but Kilmister avoids the punch easily.
Kilmister swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cassino misses with the combination.
Kilmister tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilmister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilmister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kilmister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cassino's head.#CL2#
Cassino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kilmister, pushing him back against the cage.
Cassino working aggressively here.
Kilmister wants to get back to striking at distance but Cassino won't allow it. #BC#
Kilmister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kilmister avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Some wild striking there from Kilmister. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilmister keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Cassino takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kilmister breaks from the clinch.
Kilmister swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Kilmister moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kilmister breaks from the clinch.
Cassino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Kilmister saw it coming and moves away.
Kilmister seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilmister throws a series of punches but Cassino moves out of range.
Kilmister looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kilmister keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilmister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Kilmister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilmister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassino scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cassino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kilmister doesn't seem phased though.
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Cassino throws a low kick but Kilmister avoids it.
Kilmister throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kilmister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kilmister.
Cassino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kilmister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kilmister slips a straight right by Cassino.
Kilmister is looking to chop away at Cassino's legs.
Kilmister moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Cassino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kilmister wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kilmister has had enough of the clinch but Cassino keeps him there for the moment.
Cassino keeps control of Kilmister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cassino.
Kilmister is looking to break free of the clinch but Cassino has double underhooks.
Cassino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilmister backwards.
Kilmister is trying to push Cassino away but Cassino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kilmister blocks an uppercut.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilmister.
Cassino can't find room to land a body shot as Kilmister controls the action.
Kilmister is trying to break free.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Kilmister blocks an uppercut.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilmister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Kilmister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cassino drops his hands momentarily and Kilmister takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Kilmister moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kilmister avoids a kick to the body.
Kilmister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab lands there for Kilmister.
Cassino moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilmister fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cassino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilmister is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilmister.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Kilmister is out of range. #CL#
Kilmister rushes Cassino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cassino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kilmister's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Kilmister's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kilmister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassino throws a body punch but Kilmister moves out of range.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kilmister really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kilmister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilmister.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilmister blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kilmister!
A punch lands to the side of Kilmister 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kilmister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cassino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kilmister throws a nice looking combination but Cassino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassino throws a lazy uppercut
and Kilmister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Kilmister moves away from the strike by Cassino.
Kilmister tries to clinch up but Cassino circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilmister slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilmister cracks a nice hook into Cassino's ribs.
Johnny Kilmister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilmister misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Kilmister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kilmister swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kilmister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cassino takes one on the button.
Johnny Kilmister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cassino doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilmister circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilmister misses the target.
Kilmister tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cassino moves out of range as Kilmister strikes.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Kilmister is out of range.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Kilmister moved out of range.
Kilmister avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Kilmister seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilmister connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cassino scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Kilmister misses.
Kilmister is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilmister.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilmister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
A shot to the liver by Cassino. Beautiful body shot.
Kilmister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kilmister scores with a three punch combo!
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Kilmister.
Kilmister lands a slapping body shot.
Kilmister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cassino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kilmister misses with a wild combination.
Cassino lands with an uppercut that bounces Kilmister off the cage and back into range.
A clash of legs there as Kilmister blocks the low kick.
Cassino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kilmister connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
That kick from Cassino tenderised Kilmister's leg. Kilmister is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kilmister defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Kilmister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilmister tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cassino manages to circle out of the way.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice straight punches there by Kilmister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kilmister.
Kilmister swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino tries a head kick but it misses.
Kilmister is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kilmister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilmister takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kilmister throws a chopping leg kick but Cassino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilmister takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Kilmister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cassino's head.
Cassino throws a hook but Kilmister avoids it easily.
Cassino connects with a right hand. Kilmister shakes it off.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
As Cassino looks to move away, Kilmister throws a big counter combo but Cassino just gets out of the way.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino.
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilmister looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilmister.
Kilmister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Kilmister looks to land a combination but Cassino avoids it well.
Cassino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kilmister throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilmister. #CL2#
Cassino closes the distance and clinches.
Kilmister tries to circle away but Cassino has him pinned against the cage.
Kilmister is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cassino throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Kilmister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassino checks a low kick from Kilmister.
A lazy left from Cassino finds it's target.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilmister throws a right hand that Cassino ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassino also avoids with ease.
Cassino tests Kilmister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilmister tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good shot there by Cassino.
Cassino cracks the inside of Kilmister's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Monte Cassino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Kilmister's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kilmister throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Kilmister blocks the leg kick.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilmister swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kilmister falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cassino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Kilmister.
No joy there for Kilmister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cassino keeps Kilmister at a distance using the push kick.
Kilmister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassino tries to clinch but Kilmister moves out of range.
Kilmister misses with a two punch combination.
Kilmister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilmister. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino tries a quick counter leg kick but Kilmister is wise to it.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Kilmister clinches up with Cassino and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Cassino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Kilmister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cassino goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Kilmister breaks the clinch.
Kilmister throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino tries to clinch but Kilmister moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kilmister.
Cassino is looking to chop away at Kilmister's legs.
It looked like Kilmister wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kilmister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kilmister ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Cassino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cassino scores with a punch to the head.
Cassino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Cassino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cassino misses with a punch on the inside.
Cassino lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kilmister's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kilmister checks a leg kick.
Kilmister throws a series of punches but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilmister.
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilmister wants to clinch up but Cassino keeps it at a distance.
Cassino only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kilmister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Some wild striking there from Kilmister.
Cassino throws the left hand but Kilmister avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kilmister.
Cassino connects with the punch.
A combination from Kilmister does no damage.
Kilmister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilmister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilmister cracks Cassino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kilmister is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Kilmister scores with a head kick.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Kilmister saw that one coming.
Cassino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kilmister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassino.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Kilmister scores with a punch to the head.
Kilmister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilmister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Kilmister misses its intended target.
Cassino feints and then cracks Kilmister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilmister down. #CL2#
Cassino closes the distance and clinches.
Cassino lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kilmister manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilmister throws a combination that misses
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kilmister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kilmister misses with a hook.
Cassino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilmister.
Kilmister tries to counter with a takedown but Cassino is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Cassino misses with a looping left.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Kilmister's belly button to the back.
Cassino scores with a sloppy right hand. Kilmister should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Cassino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kilmister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilmister throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.#CL2#
Cassino rushes Kilmister and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Cassino breaks from the clinch.
Kilmister misses with a hook
and Cassino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kilmister misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Cassino clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino avoids a wild elbow strike from Kilmister.
Kilmister blocking some punches.
Cassino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnny Kilmister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilmister swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cassino scores with a shot to the side of Kilmister's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GC 304
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Huchkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cassino misses with a straight left.
Huchkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Huchkov scores with a nice strike.
Cassino lands a slapping body shot.
Huchkov avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Huchkov wants to clinch but Cassino slips to the side
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Huchkov is just out of range.
Huchkov digs a good body shot into Cassino's ribs.
Huchkov lunges at Cassino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cassino's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Huchkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino walks into a straight right hand from Huchkov.
Cassino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Huchkov's head but Huchkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Huchkov misses the target.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Huchkov.
Huchkov misses with a series of wild punches.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huchkov misses with a two punch combination.
Huchkov throws a shot to the body.
Huchkov misses with a straight left. #T1#
Huchkov blocks a head kick by Cassino.
Huchkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cassino's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Huchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huchkov 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.
Cassino throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick by Huchkov misses
and Huchkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Huchkov scores with a jab.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Huchkov in his tracks.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Huchkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Huchkov takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huchkov moves away.#CL2#
Huchkov clinches up against the cage.
Cassino lands a left hand.
Huchkov is trying to push Cassino away but Cassino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cassino has Huchkov pressed against the cage, preventing Huchkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cassino scores with a shot to the side of Huchkov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov blocking some punches.
Huchkov is trying to break the clinch but Cassino is controlling him.#BC#
Cassino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huchkov lands a two punch combo.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Huchkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Cassino avoids the head kick by Huchkov.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Huchkov.
Huchkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huchkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Huchkov looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Huchkov misses with a left hand
enabling Cassino to counter with a crisp jab.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cassino sizes up Huchkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Huchkov is out of range.
No joy there for Huchkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huchkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Cassino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassino thumps Huchkov with a low kick.
Huchkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Huchkov on the side of the head.
Huchkov misses with a wild combination.
Huchkov misses with a straight left.
Cassino feints and then cracks Huchkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Huchkov down.
Cassino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Huchkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino takes a swing at Huchkov's ribcage but misses.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huchkov's sensitive parts.
Huchkov scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Cassino.
Cassino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huchkov's head backwards.
Cassino lands with a nice body punch.
Cassino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Huchkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cassino's head.
Huchkov throws an off balance right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Huchkov throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huchkov. Huchkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino lands a body shot.
Huchkov blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
Huchkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Huchkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cassino misses with a head kick.
Huchkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Huchkov moves out of range of the body kick from Cassino.
Huchkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Huchkov throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Huchkov.
A punch combination from Huchkov misses.
Huchkov throws a series of punches but Cassino moves out of range.
Huchkov scores with a nice strike.
No joy there for Huchkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Huchkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Huchkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Huchkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Huchkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cassino throws a low kick but Huchkov moves out of range easily.
Huchkov throws a good cross that connects.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huchkov avoids the body shot from Cassino.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Huchkov moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huchkov, as that shot connected.
Huchkov digs a good body shot into Cassino's ribs.
Huchkov cracks Cassino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Huchkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matel Huchkov will probably get the nod.
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#
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huchkov misses with a wild combination.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino lands a nice looking body kick.
Huchkov looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino scores with a shot to the body.
Huchkov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Huchkov tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino lunges at Huchkov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Huchkov's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Huchkov, as that shot connected.
Huchkov checks a low kick from Cassino.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassino throws a head kick but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino fakes the leg kick and cracks Huchkov in the body. #T1#
Huchkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huchkov. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huchkov slips under a jab.
Cassino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Huchkov is out of range.
Huchkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Huchkov lands a jab to the head.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Huchkov moves away and avoids it.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Huchkov is just out of range.
Cassino lands the left hand.
Huchkov throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov misses with a low kick.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Matel Huchkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huchkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huchkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Matel Huchkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov misses with a few strikes there.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Huchkov blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Cassino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Huchkov will feel that in the morning.
Huchkov tries to clinch up.
Cassino blocks the body kick.
Cassino slips a jab and a cross from Huchkov.
Huchkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huchkov tries to work over Cassino's front leg with a kick but Cassino checks it.
Good shot there by Cassino.
Cassino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cassino swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huchkov.
Cassino cracks Huchkov with a good jab.
Huchkov takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
Huchkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huchkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huchkov connects with a looping right hand.
Huchkov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cassino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Huchkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cassino is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huchkov throws out the jab.
Huchkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huchkov misses with a hook.
Cassino lands a jab.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Cassino swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range. #CL2#
Huchkov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov is trying to break the clinch but Cassino is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cassino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cassino - that landed with a thud.
Huchkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Huchkov is trying to break the clinch but Cassino has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Cassino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huchkov. That did some damage!
Huchkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Huchkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huchkov throws a head kick but Cassino moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cassino.
Huchkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huchkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cassino back to the cage. Huchkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino.
Huchkov walks into a left hand.
Huchkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huchkov misses with a looping right.
Huchkov tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huchkov throws a right hand that Cassino ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassino also avoids with ease.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Huchkov ducks down to avoid it.
Huchkov slips under a jab from Cassino.
Huchkov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Huchkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cassino. Huchkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huchkov. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Cassino.
Huchkov staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino throws a jab when Huchkov was well out of range.
Cassino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cassino swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Cassino takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Monte Cassino will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Huchkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Huchkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huchkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Huchkov.
Huchkov takes one to the chin there.
Huchkov avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Huchkov slips under a jab from Cassino.
Huchkov misses with a head kick.
Huchkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cassino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Huchkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Huchkov throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Huchkov thuds his shin into the meat of Cassino's side.
Huchkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cassino throws a shot from downtown. Huchkov moves away and avoids it.
Cassino misses with the combination.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huchkov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cassino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Cassino tests Huchkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Huchkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cassino can pounce on him.
Huchkov checks a low kick from Cassino.
Huchkov scores with the left hand. Cassino knows he should have avoided that one.
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Huchkov lands with an overhand left.
Huchkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook.
Huchkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Huchkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Huchkov swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Huchkov looks to land a combination. Cassino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Huchkov avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Cassino lands a high kick!
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Huchkov.
Huchkov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huchkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Huchkov forces Cassino back against the cage and clinches.
Cassino working aggressively here. #BC2#
Huchkov breaks from the clinch.
Huchkov misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
It looked like Cassino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Huchkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Huchkov scrambles back to his feet.
Huchkov throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino swings for the body but Huchkov moves out of range.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Huchkov.
Huchkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Huchkov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Huchkov avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino tries a head kick but it misses.
Huchkov misses with the combination.
Cassino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Huchkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huchkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cassino punishes Huchkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huchkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cassino on the side of the head.
Huchkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huchkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huchkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino dodges the punch combination from Huchkov.
Cassino throws a low kick but Huchkov avoids it.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huchkov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cassino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Huchkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Huchkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Huchkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cassino's sensitive parts. #T4#
Huchkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Cassino takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huchkov blocks a head kick by Cassino.
Cassino scores with a one two! Huchkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cassino fails to land with a series of punches.
Huchkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Huchkov misses the target.
Jab, jab by Huchkov - just one landing.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino throws a lazy head kick
letting Huchkov counter with a right hand.
Huchkov throws a front kick that sends Cassino stumbling back into the cage.
Huchkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Huchkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cassino.
Huchkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Huchkov.
Huchkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Huchkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huchkov misses with a double jab.
Huchkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cassino takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matel Huchkov.
I think Huchkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matel Huchkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Matel Huchkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 301
Date: Jun 24, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassino thows a leg kick but De Andrade checks it
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino misses with a few strikes there.
De Andrade blocks a head kick by Cassino.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
Cassino feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
De Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cassino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade. #T1#
De Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassino misses with a shot to the body
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
De Andrade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cassino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cassino misses with a low kick as De Andrade jumps back.
Cassino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Andrade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from De Andrade. #CUT#
It looks like Monte Cassino has been cut.
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
Cassino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
De Andrade misses with a straight right.
Cassino lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino lands a nice shot to the body.
Cassino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Cassino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino. #T3#
Cassino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow De Andrade down.
Cassino jabs De Andrade right on the nose. De Andrade blinks but takes it well.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassino counters with a thumping low kick.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Cassino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassino misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Cassino.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Cassino counters with a thumping low kick.
De Andrade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino tries a head kick but it misses.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Cassino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Cassino's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
De Andrade throws a series of punches but Cassino moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from De Andrade.
A head kick misses from Cassino.
De Andrade throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cassino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Andrade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Cassino misses with the body kick
and De Andrade counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Cassino slams his shin into De Andrade's torso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino throws a push kick but De Andrade slaps the foot to one side.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cassino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Andrade's head.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
De Andrade throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino throws a sloppy head kick
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from De Andrade misses the target. #T2#
Cassino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
letting De Andrade counter with a right hand.
Cassino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Cassino wants to slow De Andrade down by chopping away at his legs.
De Andrade looks to land a combination but Cassino avoids it well. #T3#
Some wild striking there from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassino! But no joy.
De Andrade avoids a kick to the body.
Cassino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Andrade takes a swing at Cassino's ribcage but misses.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade throws a right and a left that Cassino avoids nicely.
Cassino defending well as De Andrade loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Cassino misses with a hook
and De Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Andrade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cassino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Andrade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cassino! But no joy.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Andrade throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Andrade.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Andrade. De Andrade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Cassino digs a good body shot into De Andrade's ribs.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Monte Cassino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Monte Cassino'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cassino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cassino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
Cassino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Cassino avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cassino lands with a right hand. #T1#
De Andrade tries to bum rush Cassino with a series of wild strikes but Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Cassino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cassino misses with a head kick.
Cassino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.
De Andrade avoids the body shot from Cassino.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Cassino misses
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
Cassino lands a high kick!
De Andrade takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends De Andrade's belly button to the back.
De Andrade walks into a straight right hand from Cassino.#ROC2#
De Andrade is rocked!
Cassino throws a head kick but De Andrade moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino 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.
Oh De Andrade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cassino cracks the inside of De Andrade's front leg.
De Andrade seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Cassino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cassino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Andrade has time to react.
Cassino swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Cassino swinging wildly here.
Cassino just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like De Andrade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cassino lands with a slapping head kick.
Cassino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Andrade's calf.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
De Andrade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cassino throws a jab when De Andrade was well out of range.
A clash of legs there as De Andrade blocks the low kick.
De Andrade is looking to counter punch.
A head kick by Cassino misses
and De Andrade counters with a three punch combo that has Cassino backing up. Cassino nods at De Andrade to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Cassino tries to score with a low kick but De Andrade moves his leg out of the way.
De Andrade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Cassino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Andrade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Andrade lands a jab.
Cassino lands a head kick!
De Andrade throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from De Andrade.
Cassino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but De Andrade blocks it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 297
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cassino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Michaels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael lunges at Cassino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cassino's hand.
Michael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Michael closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Michael misses.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Michael's head but Michael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cassino throws a hook but Michael blocks it.
Michael tried to counter with a leg kick but Cassino avoided it.
Michael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Michael walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Michael.
Michael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.#T1#
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michael blocks the body kick.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino throws a poor cross that misses
and Michael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino lands with a straight right. Michael didn't see that one coming.
Cassino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Michael tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cassino is able to avoid easily.
Michael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cassino.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino misses with a hook
and Michael counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michael throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cassino.
Cassino is looking to land body kicks.
Cassino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cassino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Cassino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Some bone on bone action there as Cassino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cassino!
Michael scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cassino doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Cassino.
Cassino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Michael misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Michael misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino.
Cassino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Michael circles away quickly and effectively.
Michael walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Cassino misses.
Cassino with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Cassino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Michael wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cassino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cassino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cassino tries to land a front kick but Michael steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Michael throws a jab when Cassino was well out of range.
Cassino swings for the body but Michael moves out of range.
Cassino misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael.
A big left from Cassino misses.
Michael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.#T4#
Michael smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael connects with a leg kick. Cassino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cassino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Michael.
Michael scoring well with a low kick there.
Michael scoring well with a low kick there.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Michael's front leg but catches the back leg as Michael tries to avoid it.
Michael lands a jab to Cassino's midsection.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Michael's front leg but catches the back leg as Michael tries to avoid it.
Cassino sizes up Michael with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Michael walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michael.
Cassino throws a head kick that misses.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Michael was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cassino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino 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#
Michael stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cassino.
Michael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Michael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassino takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cassino is looking to land body kicks.
Cassino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cassino cracks the inside of Michael's front leg.
Cassino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cassino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michael makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Michael might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cassino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Cassino catches Michael right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Michael saw that one coming.
Michael was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Michael misses the shot to the body.
Cassino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Cassino misses
and Michael makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cassino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cassino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Michael sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michael slips a jab from Cassino.
Michael attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michael was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michael.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cassino.
Michael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michael showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cassino. #T2#
Michael throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Cassino.
Cassino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cassino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cassino misses with a hook. Michael ducked under it nicely.
Cassino throws a poor cross that misses
and Michael makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michael moves away.
Michael throwing a counter right hand but Cassino manages to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a head kick.
Cassino misses with a two punch combination.
Michael throws a quick counter head kick but Cassino was just out of range.
Cassino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Michael is out of range.
Cassino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michael in his tracks.
Cassino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Michael.
Michael moves out of range of the strikes.
Michael appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cassino. Michael shrugs it off though.
Michael connects with a leg kick. Cassino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michael.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Michael misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Michael. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cassino throws a poor cross that misses
and Michael counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassino misses with the combination.
Cassino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monte Cassino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Michael thows a leg kick but Cassino checks it
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Michael was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cassino.
Cassino looks to land a combination but Michael avoids it well.
Michael lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michael blocks a jab.
Michael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
Cassino throws an overhand right that lands on Michael's shoulder, as Michael tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michael.
Michael swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Michael counters with a right hand to the body.
Michael lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cassino throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Michael drops his hands momentarily and Cassino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monte Cassino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michael.
Michael looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Michael has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Michael. That did some damage!
Michael avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Michael slips the punch.
Cassino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Michael looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Michael's front leg but catches the back leg as Michael tries to avoid it.
Michael takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Cassino misses.
Michael lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michael throws a series of strikes that have Cassino backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Cassino blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Cassino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cassino throws a right hand that misses
and Michael counters with a good low kick that Cassino was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino scores with a hook to the body. Michael takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Michael uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michael.
Michael's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Michael scrambles back to his feet.
Cassino lands a nice shot that snaps Michael's head back.
Michael lands with an uppercut that bounces Cassino off the cage and back into range.
Cassino throws a shot to the body.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Michael is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cassino misses with a hook. Michael ducked under it nicely.
Cassino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Michael. #T2#
Michael throws the left hand but Cassino avoids the punch easily.
Cassino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Cassino backs away, Michael returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino throws a nice looking combination but Michael bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cassino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cassino throws a poor cross that misses
and Michael counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big left from Michael misses.
Michael on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Michael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Michael.
Good exchange - Cassino coming out on top.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino throws a sloppy body shot
and Michael counters with a straight right hand.
Cassino cracks Michael with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cassino misses with a low kick. #T3#
Cassino cracks Michael with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cassino cracks Michael with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cassino missing with a left hand there. Michael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino misses with a double jab.
Michael's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cassino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Michael scrambles back to his feet.
Michael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cassino misses with a kick to the body
and Michael counters with a thumping low kick.
Cassino misses with a lunging right hand
and Michael counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Michael has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
Michael wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cassino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cassino throws a leg kick but Michael sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cassino connects with an inside leg kick.
Cassino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Michael ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Michael.
Michael throws a solid leg kick but Cassino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Michael.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cassino.
Michael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
Balbus Michael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cassino checks a leg kick.
Cassino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cassino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!
Monte Cassino spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: GC 282
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Jenkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heimer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Heimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heimer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenkins.
Heimer dips to his left and cracks Jenkins with an uppercut!
Heimer throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heimer misses with a wild combination.
Heimer misses the jab.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Jenkins misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Heimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Heimer .
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Heimer backs away, Jenkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jenkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heimer to score with a decent uppercut.
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Heimer jumps back.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Jenkins feints and then cracks Heimer 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heimer down.
Heimer throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heimer .
Heimer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Heimer misses the jab.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heimer .
Jenkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Heimer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Heimer misses.
Jenkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Heimer avoided it.#CL2#
Heimer clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Jenkins. #BC#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heimer blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Heimer misses the target.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
A combination from Heimer does no damage.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Heimer moved away.
Jenkins staying out of range there.#T2#
Heimer throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
Heimer missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heimer lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heimer .
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
Heimer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heimer missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heimer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jenkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Jenkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jenkins throws a low kick, looking for Heimer 's leg but Heimer calmly moves out of range.
Heimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jenkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heimer .
Jenkins throws a low kick but Heimer avoids it.
Jenkins jabs at Heimer 's body.
Heimer blocks a leg kick.
Jenkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heimer .#T3#
Good leg kick by Jenkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Jenkins tenderised Heimer 's leg. Heimer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heimer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Heimer throws a good cross that connects.
Jenkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heimer misses with a double jab.
Jenkins scores with a leg kick.
Heimer swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Heimer misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heimer connects with a right hand. Jenkins shakes it off.
Jenkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jenkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heimer .
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Heimer jumps back.
Heimer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimer misses with a straight right. #T4#
Good leg kick by Jenkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Heimer . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heimer .
Jenkins lands a jab to Heimer 's midsection.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Heimer .
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Heimer .
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimer blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins digs a right hand underneath Heimer 's ribcage. Heimer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Jenkins - that landed with a thud.
Heimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch.
Heimer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Heimer is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenkins.
Nice uppercut lands for Jenkins. That snapped Heimer 's head back.
Heimer 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heimer scores with a sloppy right hand. Jenkins should have avoided that one.
Jenkins is looking to wear down Heimer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jenkins swings for the body but Heimer moves out of range.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Heimer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heimer looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Jenkins stuns Heimer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Heimer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heimer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Heimer .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heimer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
A big left from Heimer misses.
Heimer misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins swings for the body but Heimer moves out of range. #T1#
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Heimer throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heimer thinking.
Heimer throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Heimer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Heimer .
Jenkins misses with a body punch
and Heimer counters with a straight right hand.
Jenkins stuns Heimer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heimer works over Jenkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Heimer misses with a jab to the body
and Jenkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heimer checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jenkins.
Heimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Heimer misses the jab.
Heimer throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Jenkins.
A low kick from Heimer misses
and Jenkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins connects with a body shot that sends Heimer 's belly button to the back.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heimer blocks a leg kick.
Heimer throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Heimer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jenkins wants to slow Heimer down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heimer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Heimer misses.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Heimer lunges at Jenkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenkins's hand.
Jenkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heimer misses with a straight right.
Heimer missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins throws a leg kick
and Heimer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heimer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Heimer throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heimer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jenkins throws a chopping leg kick but Heimer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jenkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
Heimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimer .
Good standup being displayed there by Heimer as he connects with a hook.
Jenkins throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heimer ! But no joy.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Heimer throws out a counter right but Jenkins avoids it with no problem.
Jenkins tries to land a leg kick but Heimer saw it coming and moves away.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Heimer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Heimer throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Heimer looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimer checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Heimer .
Heimer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jenkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heimer 's knee momentarily.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Heimer avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins throws a leg kick which misses Heimer 's front leg but catches the back leg as Heimer tries to avoid it.
Heimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heimer throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
Heimer misses with a looping left.
Heimer throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Heimer .
Heimer misses with an uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Heimer is predictable there
and Jenkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heimer thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Heimer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Heimer .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Heimer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
Jenkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Jenkins lands an overhand right.
Heimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heimer swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Heimer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heimer 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.
Jenkins scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heimer moves out of range of the strikes.
Heimer lands with a shot to the body.
Jenkins tries a low kick but Heimer avoids it.
A nice side step and Heimer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Jenkins defending well as Heimer loads up on a big left hand.
Heimer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Jenkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Heimer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Heimer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Heimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heimer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Heimer blocks a jab.
Heimer misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Heimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heimer .
Jenkins checks a low kick from Heimer .
Heimer lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Jenkins coming out on top.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heimer moves away.
Jenkins wants to land a leg kick but Heimer is out of range.
Jenkins lands with a good body shot.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Heimer moves out of range.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heimer . That did some damage!
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Heimer misses with a hook.
Heimer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Heimer off the cage and back into range.
Jenkins blocks the body kick.
Jenkins tests Heimer 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jenkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Heimer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heimer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thurgood Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heimer .#T3#
Heimer checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Heimer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heimer avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heimer throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Heimer misses with a lunging right hand
and Heimer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Heimer misses.
It looked like Jenkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Heimer misses.
A clash of legs there as Heimer blocks the low kick.
Heimer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Heimer blocks the leg kick.
Donk. Jenkins catches Heimer right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Heimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heimer manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Heimer slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heimer . #T4#
Jenkins ducks right into an uppercut from Heimer .
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Heimer .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimer throws out the jab.
Jenkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jenkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burke Heimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins wants to slow Heimer down by chopping away at his legs.
Jenkins lunges at Heimer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heimer 's hand.
Jenkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heimer under the eye.
Jenkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heimer takes one on the button.
Heimer 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.
Heimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
Our winner, Thurgood Jenkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GC 276
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Hernando blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernando! But no joy.
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Hernando avoided it.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Hernando.
We've been told by Jenkins's head coaches at Runts Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Hernando releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hernando avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jenkins. Hernando shrugs it off though.
Hernando jabs Jenkins right on the nose. Jenkins blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Hernando misses.
It looked like Jenkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hernando.
Jenkins takes a swing at Hernando's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Hernando uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Hernando avoids the punch easily.
Hernando throws a head kick that Jenkins semi-blocks.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Hernando.
Jenkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hernando's corner calls for a 1-2. Hernando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hernando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernando misses with a body kick.
Hernando scoring well with a low kick there.
Hernando scores with the left hand. Jenkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Jab from Jenkins.
Hernando connects with a leg kick. Jenkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Hernando scores with a nice right hand.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hernando lands a leg kick that knocks Jenkins off balance momentarily.
Hernando misses with an uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Hernando misses.
Jenkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernando looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins connects with a leg kick. Hernando looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jenkins drops his hands momentarily and Hernando takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernando connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Jenkins tenderised Hernando's leg. Hernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hernando misses with a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick.
Hernando throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Jenkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernando sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernando misses with a looping right.#T2#
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jenkins takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hernando swinging wildly here.
Hernando wants to clinch.
Jenkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernando is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jenkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hernando moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernando misses with a straight left.
Hernando tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jenkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Braxton Hernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernando throws a lazy uppercut
and Jenkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Hernando's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hernando thuds his right hand into Jenkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Hernando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a jab.
Hernando scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Jenkins throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernando! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Hernando blocks the low kick.
Hernando misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hernando just manages to avoid it.
Hernando throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernando. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Hernando tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernando with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jenkins cracks a nice hook into Hernando's ribs.
Hernando looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Jenkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernando.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jenkins lands an overhand right.
Hernando misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Jenkins misses the target.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hernando misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hernando connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jenkins tried to score with a low kick but Hernando checks it.
A little jabbing left from Hernando on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernando moves away.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hernando chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Jenkins connects with a body shot that sends Hernando's belly button to the back.
Hernando lands the left hand.
Hernando misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernando checks the leg kick.
Hernando was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hernando lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Hernando sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Hernando misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Braxton Hernando will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jenkins misses the body punch
and Hernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hernando throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernando moves away.
Hernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
Hernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernando is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hernando.
A good leg kick by Jenkins.
Hernando throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by Jenkins.
Hernando throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hernando checks a leg kick nicely.
Jenkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hernando stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernando looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Jenkins.#T1#
Hernando is looking to clinch.
Jenkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hernando. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Hernando misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins throws a front kick aimed at Hernando's knee but Hernando avoids it well.
Hernando keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernando looks to throw a body kick
and Jenkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hernando throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hernando misses with a hook.
Braxton Hernando seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernando lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins thows a leg kick but Hernando checks it
and Hernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenkins walks into a stiff left hand from Hernando.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hernando circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Hernando misses.
The fighters circling - Hernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernando scores with the left hand. Jenkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hernando has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenkins.#T2#
Hernando moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hernando throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hernando is out of range and Jenkins settles back down.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Hernando avoids nicely.
Hernando throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Hernando avoids it well.
Jenkins delivers a nice body kick.
Hernando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernando with a jab.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hernando checks a leg kick.
Hernando looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hernando misses with a left hand
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Hernando steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hernando scores with a nice strike.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Hernando moves out of range.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Hernando feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernando sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Hernando swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Hernando finds it's way through Jenkins's defenses.
Hernando cracks Jenkins with an open hand slap.
That kick from Jenkins tenderised Hernando's leg. Hernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hernando lands a leg kick that knocks Jenkins off balance momentarily.
Jenkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernando walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hernando misses with an uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hernando moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins wants to land a leg kick but Hernando is out of range.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins staying out of range there.
Hernando throws a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick.
Hernando lands a body shot.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernando. That did some damage!
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernando is just out of range.
Hernando throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.#T4#
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Hernando avoided it.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins slips a jab and a cross from Hernando.
Hernando scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jenkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Jenkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jenkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hernando tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
Hernando avoids the body shot from Jenkins. #CL2#
Hernando has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Hernando misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernando lands an uppercut.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernando backwards.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
A hook to the body from Jenkins.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernando.
Hernando takes one on the button.
Jenkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hernando! But no joy.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Hernando.
Hernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernando sizes up Jenkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins is looking to slow Hernando down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Hernando, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jenkins checks a leg kick.
Jenkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernando chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
The fighters circling - Hernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins checks a low kick from Hernando.
Jenkins is looking to chop away at Hernando's legs.
Hernando scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hernando throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jenkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernando throws a looping overhand right but Jenkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Hernando swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jenkins scores with a jab. Hernando acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick from Jenkins misses
and Hernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hernando is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hernando throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernando misses with a looping right.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Hernando walks into a stiff left hand from Jenkins.#T2#
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernando.
A quick step to the side and Jenkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hernando throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernando.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Hernando moves out of range.
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenkins.
Hernando throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernando swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Hernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Hernando has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hernando. #BC#
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins tries to move into range but Hernando moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Hernando.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Hernando does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernando misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.#T3#
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernando throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
Hernando throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hernando lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hernando.
Hernando catches Jenkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hernando takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins throws a combination that misses
and Hernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Hernando.
Hernando lands with a nice body kick.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
Jenkins thumps Hernando with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernando checks a leg kick. #T4#
Hernando misses with a looping left.
Jenkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hernando. Jenkins shrugs it off though.
Hernando lunges at Jenkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenkins's hand.
Jenkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hernando tries to clinch up.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernando manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hernando misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hernando checks a leg kick.
Jenkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hernando connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jenkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hernando keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Hernando staying out of range there.
Hernando connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins feints and then cracks Hernando's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernando down.
Hernando jabs Jenkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernando throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins wants to land a leg kick but Hernando is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenkins!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Braxton Hernando.
Well Hernando 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Braxton Hernando!
Braxton Hernando took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Organic Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: GC 269
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Jenkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Jericho should have avoided that one.
Jericho misses with a shot to the body
and Jenkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Jericho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jericho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Jericho misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Jericho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jenkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jenkins throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho wants to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jericho's head backwards.#CL2#
Jericho takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
I was talking to Jenkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jenkins digs a right hand underneath Jericho's ribcage. Jericho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Jericho lands a nice uppercut.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Jericho - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Jericho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch but Jericho improves position.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jenkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jericho.
Jericho lands a body punch.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Jericho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jericho works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Jenkins gets through Jericho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jenkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jericho's brow.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jericho.
A body shot lands from Jericho.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Jericho misses the shot to the body.
Jericho connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Jericho drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
Jenkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenkins trying to stall but Jericho improves his position.
Jenkins pushes Jericho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jericho tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
A nice left hand lands by Jericho.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jericho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jericho has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Jericho. #T4#
Jericho lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins tries to circle away but Jericho has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins is looking to land body kicks.
Jericho 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.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Jericho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Jericho darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Jericho moves into the clinch.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Jenkins.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
Maxim Jericho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
A short right from Jericho.
Jericho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jenkins tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Jericho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho. #T1#
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jericho in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jericho throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Jericho.
Jenkins taking a breather.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho lands a right hand.
Jericho pushes Jenkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Jericho on the inside.
Jenkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jericho tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho. #T2#
A short left from Jenkins.
A short uppercut from Jericho.
Jericho blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho lands with a light punch inside.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jericho misses with the head strike.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jericho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jericho tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins. #T3#
Jericho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Jenkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jericho.
Jericho is leaning against Jenkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jericho tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jericho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jericho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Jericho misses with a body punch. #BC#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenkins is looking to chop away at Jericho's legs.
Jericho clobbers Jenkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jericho wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jericho.
Jericho tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jenkins misses the target.
A cross from Jenkins lands.
Jericho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jenkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jericho was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jericho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jenkins in his tracks.
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Jericho jumps back.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jericho forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Jericho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jericho.
Jericho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins tries to break free but Jericho pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jericho closes the distance and clinches.
Jenkins effectively controlling the action here.
Jenkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jericho up against the cage.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jenkins trying to control the position but instead, Jericho has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jenkins into the cage.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jericho being controlled against the cage.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Jericho avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jericho gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action. #T1#
Jericho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jericho scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jericho lands a body punch.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
Jericho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jericho tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jericho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jericho.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
Jericho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jericho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenkinss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Jericho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jericho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Jericho won't allow it.
Jericho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho digs a right hand into Jenkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jenkins's gas tank.
Jenkins is looking to control Jericho's arms but Jericho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Jericho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jericho tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
Jenkins cracks Jericho with a nice body shot.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jenkins. #T3#
Jenkins pushes Jericho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jericho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jericho's elbow.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho misses with some punches.
Jenkins wants to stall.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Jericho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jerichos head.
A short body shot lands from Jericho as the two fighters clinch.
Jericho lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jericho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Jericho lands an uppercut.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jericho avoids the elbow strike from Jenkins, against the cage.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jericho.
Jenkins is leaning against Jericho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
Jericho lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenkins.
Jericho scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jericho struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Jericho.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Jenkins tries a body shot but Jericho blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thurgood Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jericho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Jericho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jericho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 261
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huang misses the shot to the body.
Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Huang does no damage.
Huang walks into a straight right hand from Jenkins.
Huang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Jenkins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jenkins digs a good hook to Huang's body.
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
Jenkins cracks a nice hook into Huang's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huang. That did some damage!
Jenkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Huang takes one to the chin there.
Huang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jenkins loads up on a big right hand but Huang slips the punch.
Huang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Huang throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Huang.
Jenkins throws out a counter right but Huang avoids it with no problem.
Jenkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huang's calf.#T1#
Huang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Huang closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Huang pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thurgood Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Huang gets a double leg takedown into Jenkins's guard.#ES2#
Jenkins pushes Huang off and gets back to his feet.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Jenkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Huang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Jenkins throws a hook but Huang blocks it.
Huang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Huang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Huang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Huang is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well. #T2#
Jenkins moves into full guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Jenkins is keeping the position.
Huang is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Huang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Huang is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.#T3#
Jenkins trying to control the position.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Huang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
Jenkins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Huang postures up.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huang or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins, which made it look bad.
Jenkins unleashes a big counter combination but Huang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Huang lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Huang or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins, which made it look bad.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Huang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huang throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huang.
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jenkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huang shoots and misses
and Jenkins counters with a good low kick that Huang was not able to check.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Huang moved out of range.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Huang moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
Huang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Jenkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Huang throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
Huang takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenkins, as that shot connected.
Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins throws a head kick that Huang semi-blocks.
Huang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.#T1#
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Huang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
A combination from Huang does no damage.
Huang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Sloppy strikes from Huang. Those never looked like landing.
Jenkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Huang's sensitive parts.
Kevin Huang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Huang with a body shot.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Huang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jenkins sprawls and moves away.
Huang misses with a shot to the body
and Jenkins counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Huang drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Huang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jenkins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Huang has Jenkins in his guard.#REVB#
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!
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Jenkins trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Jenkins trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Jenkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
Huang keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass. #T3#
Huang looking to control.
Thurgood Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Huang wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Huang looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jenkins is defending well. Huang quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jenkins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Huang celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Huang!
After winning the bout, Kevin Huang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 166 McArthur - Jenkins
Date: Oct 09, 2018

#R1#
Jenkins swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jenkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
We've been told by McArthur's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jenkins on the side of the head.
McArthur on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jenkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jenkins scores with a push kick.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
McArthur motions for Jenkins to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McArthur cracks Jenkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jenkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Jenkins's leg. Jenkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jenkins throws the kick towards the body but McArthur avoids it.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McArthur digs a good hook to Jenkins's body.
McArthur checks a low kick from Jenkins.#T1#
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Jenkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jenkins under the eye.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
As Jenkins tries to get set, McArthur tries to push him back and clinch up but Jenkins manages to avoid the attempt.
Jenkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur lands a right hook to the body.
McArthur lands a jab.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
McArthur is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
Jenkins avoids a kick to the body.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur with a hook.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
McArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jenkins digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by McArthur.
McArthur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Jenkins misses with a lunging right hand
and McArthur counters with a two punch combo.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McArthur counters with a leg kick.
McArthur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jenkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jenkins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McArthur slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jenkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jenkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but McArthur checks it.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that McArthur avoids nicely.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
McArthur misses with a leg kick. #CL#
McArthur has closed the distance and engaged Jenkins in a clinch. #T3#
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McArthur is working Jenkins over against the cage.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins lands with a left to the head.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McArthur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
McArthur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.
McArthur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
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!
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins is trying to maintain a safe position but McArthur gets an underhook and turns Jenkins into the cage.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Jenkins trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from McArthur.
A nice left hand lands by McArthur.
McArthur tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
McArthur lands with a left to the head.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
McArthur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McArthur. Jenkins shrugs it off though.
McArthur scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Jenkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McArthur.
McArthur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Jenkins.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
McArthur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.#CL2#
Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McArthur, pushing him back against the cage.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jenkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur lands a left hand.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins lands with a short shot to the head.
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kieran McArthur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McArthur gets through Jenkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands with a right to the head.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McArthur's elbow.
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jenkins tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
McArthur blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
McArthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action.
Jenkins presses McArthur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jenkins tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from McArthur as the two fighters clinch.
Jenkins pushes McArthur back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
McArthur pushes Jenkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McArthurs head.
A short right from McArthur on the inside.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right from McArthur. #T3#
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
McArthur lands a body punch in the clinch.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
McArthur misses with some punches.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McArthur's elbow.
A short left from Jenkins.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins is trying to stall.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McArthur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from McArthur - that landed with a thud.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
McArthur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
McArthur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but McArthur is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
McArthur thumps Jenkins with a low kick.
McArthur lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
McArthur takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McArthur takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jenkins checks a leg kick.
Jenkins throws a counter combo.
McArthur works the jab nicely.
Jenkins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McArthur to score with a decent uppercut.
McArthur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur throws a shot to the body.
Jenkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
It looked like McArthur was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jenkins.
Jenkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
McArthur misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McArthur lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenkins is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Jenkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McArthur connects with the punch.
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McArthur doesn't seem bothered though.
Jenkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McArthur.
Jenkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McArthur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from McArthur misses #CL2#
and Jenkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McArthur.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
Jenkins pushes McArthur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage. #BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Jenkins tries a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from McArthur misses the target.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McArthur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
McArthur with a nice cross.
McArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jenkins at a distance. #CL#
McArthur clinches up against the cage.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McArthur blocking some punches.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins wants to stall.
McArthur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
McArthur tries to throw a body punch but Jenkins avoids it by throwing McArthur back against the cage.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Jenkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins lands with a left to the head.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
McArthur lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McArthur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McArthur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as McArthur controls his hands.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenkins tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
Jenkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
Jenkins wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Jenkins avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Jenkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McArthur.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but McArthur moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Jenkins sees coming a mile off.
McArthur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from McArthur does it's job there.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur moves out of range as Jenkins strikes.#CL#
McArthur moves into the clinch successfully.
McArthur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jenkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
A short left from McArthur.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McArthur throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from McArthur.
Jenkins stalling in the clinch but McArthur improves position.
McArthur digs a right hand underneath Jenkins's ribcage. Jenkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from McArthur.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
Jenkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenkins trying to control the position but instead, McArthur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jenkins into the cage.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
McArthur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenkins.
A short right from McArthur on the inside.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McArthur tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Jenkins controls his hands.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards. #BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McArthur.
Jenkins throws a fast counter high kick but McArthur manages to duck under it in time.
Jenkins blocks a leg kick.
McArthur takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body. McArthur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jenkins walks into a straight right hand from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a body kick.#T3#
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jenkins wants to land a leg kick but McArthur is out of range.
Jenkins connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Jenkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jenkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by McArthur as he checks the leg kick.
Jenkins throws a wild body kick that McArthur sees coming a mile off.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Jenkins saw that one coming. #CL2#
Jenkins gets a clinch.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur blocks the elbow strike.
Jenkins cracks McArthur with a nice body shot.#T4#
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
McArthur scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from McArthur.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur lands with a left to the head.
McArthur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur had his way with Thurgood Jenkins in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jenkins looks to land a combination but McArthur avoids it well.
McArthur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jenkins if he has to take too many more of those.
Jenkins throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Jenkins moves out of range and McArthur only half commits. #CL#
McArthur closes the distance and clinches.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McArthur presses Jenkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McArthur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur works on Jenkins's body with a couple of short punches.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McArthur is defending well for now.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
Jenkins is looking to control McArthur's arms but McArthur gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jenkins lands with a left to the head.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from McArthur on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
McArthur blocking some punches. #T2#
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike.
McArthur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins digs a right hand underneath McArthur's ribcage. McArthur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McArthur keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
Jenkins tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
A short right from McArthur.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McArthur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
McArthur letting Jenkins take a breather here.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body.
McArthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins. #BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
McArthur misses with a head kick.
Jenkins tries a quick counter leg kick but McArthur is wise to it.
McArthur throws the kick towards the body but Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
McArthur lunges at Jenkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jenkins's hand.
McArthur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McArthur counters with a nice body kick.
Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
McArthur blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McArthur lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
McArthur working aggressively here.
Thurgood Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins blocks a body shot from McArthur.
McArthur takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kieran McArthur.
Well McArthur has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 50:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Kieran McArthur started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ABW 158 MaArthur - Ali II
Date: Sep 06, 2018

#R1#
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plutov.
Plutov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jenkins thows a leg kick but Plutov checks it
and Plutov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plutov. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Plutov - that will leave a mark!
Jenkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Plutov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plutov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Plutov moves out of range of the body kick.
Plutov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jenkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jenkins feints and then cracks Plutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plutov down.
Plutov misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Plutov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jenkins takes a step back to recover.
Jenkins lands a jab.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plutov.
Jenkins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Plutov.
Plutov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Plutov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Plutov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jenkins blocks it well.#CL#
Plutov gets tackled into the cage by Jenkins. Jenkins maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plutov.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Jenkins back against the cage.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins taking a breather.
Jenkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Plutov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Plutov working aggressively here.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins taking a breather.
Jenkins tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it. #T2#
Jenkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins takes a shot to the head.
Jenkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Jenkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Plutov lands with a light punch inside.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Plutov lands with a right to the head.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Jenkins controls the action.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins blocks a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenkins avoids the damage to the body.
Jenkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plutov tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it. #T3#
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
Plutov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Plutov throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins is trying to stall.
A short left from Plutov.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Plutov 's eye.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
Plutov missing with knees to the body.
Jenkins lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Jenkins. That snapped Plutov's head back.
Jenkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jenkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Plutov. Plutov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.#T4#
Jenkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Plutov avoids a kick to the body.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Plutov moves out of range.
Plutov throws a fast counter high kick but Jenkins manages to duck under it in time.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Plutov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jenkins 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.
Plutov looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Plutov.
Plutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Plutov misses.
Jenkins tries to land a front kick but Plutov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plutov.
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
Plutov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Jenkins moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
Plutov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plutov throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Plutov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins throws a head kick but Plutov moves out of range.
Plutov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Plutov.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Plutov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Plutov lands but Jenkins takes it in his stride.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Plutov moves out of range.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plutov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Plutov. Those never looked like landing.
Jenkins throws a big counter combination but Plutov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Plutov.
Jenkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plutov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Plutov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Plutov trying to land knees to the body.
Jenkins digs a right hand into Plutov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plutov's gas tank. #BC#
Jenkins manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins scores with a hook.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Jenkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jenkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Plutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Plutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Plutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Plutov counters with an outside leg kick.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plutov walks into a stiff left hand from Jenkins.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Plutov.
Plutov tries to move into range but Jenkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Plutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Jenkins loads up on a big right hand but Plutov slips the punch.
Plutov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Plutov.
Plutov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jenkins with a body shot.
Jenkins scores with a jab. Plutov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jenkins wants to clinch.
Plutov throws a counter combo.#T3#
Jenkins cracks Plutov with an open hand slap.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jenkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jenkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a front kick that sends Plutov stumbling back into the cage.
Plutov lands a slapping body shot.
Plutov swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Plutov lands a jab to the nose.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins. #T4#
Jenkins lands with a cross.
Plutov throws a leg kick but Jenkins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Plutov moved out of range nicely.
Jenkins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Plutov is looking to score with low kicks.
Plutov defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Plutov unleashes a big counter combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Plutov throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Plutov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Plutov delivers a nice body kick.
Jenkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Plutov counters with a nice leg kick.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Plutov is just out of range.
Plutov throws a big counter head kick but Jenkins avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Plutov moves out of range.
Jenkins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPlutov.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plutov.
Plutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Plutov.
Jenkins swings for the body but Plutov moves out of range.
A jab from Plutov does it's job there.
Plutov throws a wild body kick that Jenkins sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Jenkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Plutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenkins can pounce on him.
Plutov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jenkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Plutov misses.
Jenkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jenkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plutov moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Plutov.
Plutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins misses with a straight right.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plutov.
As Plutov backs away, Jenkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Jenkins swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Plutov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Despite the aggression on Plutov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Plutov moves out of range of the strikes.
Plutov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jenkins scores with a nice body kick.
Plutov throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Jenkins misses its target.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Plutov scores with a head kick. Jenkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jenkins throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Jenkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Jenkins.
A short right from Plutov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Jenkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jenkins lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Jenkins scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Plutov lands an uppercut.
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenkins.#BC#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plutov tries to land a front kick but Jenkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jenkins walks into a stiff left hand from Plutov.
Plutov walks into a stiff left hand from Jenkins.
Plutov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Plutov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Plutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plutov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jenkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Jenkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Plutov is out of range.
Jenkins stalks Plutov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Plutov's face. Plutov staggers backwards, shaken.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plutov.
Plutov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jenkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Plutov checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Plutov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Plutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Plutov moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plutov. That did some damage!
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plutov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Plutov staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Plutov misses
and Jenkins counters with a series of strikes. Plutov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Plutov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Plutov.
Jenkins appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plutov manages to avoid it.
Plutov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jenkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Plutov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Plutov lands the left hand.
Plutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins scores with a body shot. #CL#
Jenkins drives through and clinches with Plutov against the cage.
Plutov misses with an elbow over the top.
Jenkins has Plutov pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Plutov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Wasyl Plutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plutov lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thurgood Jenkins.
Well Jenkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
Thurgood Jenkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 150 McArthur - Nielsen
Date: Aug 07, 2018

#R1#
Jenkins lands an overhand right.
Jenkins checks a low kick from The Man.
The Man misses with a double jab.
Jenkins tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Jenkins has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by The Man as he checks the leg kick.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by The Man.
Jenkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Man under the eye.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
The Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jenkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Man counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a hook. The Man ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but The Man is out of range. #CL2#
Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Man, pushing him back against the cage.
The Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenkinss head. #T1#
The Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins lands with a left to the head.
Jenkins lands a left hand.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jenkins prevents The Man from breaking the clinch.
The Man misses with a punch to the body.
The Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Jenkins gets an underhook and turns The Man into the cage.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for The Man to work.
The Man prevents a body shot from Jenkins. #BC#
The Man breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Jenkins instigates a clinch. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from The Man.
The Man trying to stall but Jenkins improves his position.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down The Man.
The Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Man or not.
Jenkins is looking to control The Man's arms but The Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
The Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jenkins trying to stall but The Man improves his position.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
The Man is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling him.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man looking to stall.
The Man looking to throw knees to the head but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
The Man is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jenkins works on The Man's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
The Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Man blocking some punches.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
A short left from Jenkins.
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins. #BC#
The Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins loads up on a big right hand but The Man slips the punch.
Jenkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for The Man.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
The Man throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
The Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Man lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Man misses with a low kick.
The Man blocks a leg kick.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Man works the jab nicely.
Jenkins throws a leg kick which misses The Man's front leg but catches the back leg as The Man tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
The Man feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from The Man misses its target.
Bob The Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Man manages to avoid it.
The Man seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Jenkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
Jenkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jenkins throws a hook but The Man blocks it.#T1#
The Man checks a leg kick.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by The Man. #CL#
The Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
The Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice elbow from The Man.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Mans head.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Jenkins gets an underhook and turns The Man into the cage.#T2#
Jenkins lands with a right to the head.
Jenkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenkins.
The Man prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
The Man pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
The Man prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
The Man is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling him.
The Man tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by The Man. #T3#
The Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenkins is trying to stall.
Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
The Man breaks the clinch.
The Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
The Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenkins.
The Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jenkins manages to circle out of the way.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
The Man pushes Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
The Man breaks the clinch.
The Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Man cracks the inside of Jenkins's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Man moves away.
The Man keeps the fight on the outside.
The Man motions for Jenkins to come forward. The Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Man misses with a wild body shot.
The Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jenkins's head.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from The Man.
Jenkins throws a leg kick
and The Man counters with a two punch combo.
The Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by The Man.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jenkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jenkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Man throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Jenkins forces The Man back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jenkins pushes The Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Man is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jenkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenkins stalls. #T1#
Jenkins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jenkins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenkins.
A short left from Jenkins.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Man.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from The Man.
The Man scores with a jab. Jenkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jenkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Man. The Man obviously looking to wear him down.
The Man moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Jenkins wants to slow The Man down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jenkins.
Jenkins motions for The Man to come forward. Jenkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
The Man drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage. #BC#
The Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins throws a leg kick which misses The Man's front leg but catches the back leg as The Man tries to avoid it.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Man missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Man tries to clinch up.
The Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jenkins's sensitive parts.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Man's head backwards.#T3#
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Man appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jenkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and The Man counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins cracks The Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jenkins misses with a body kick.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses.
The Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins 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.
The Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Man takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jenkins.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by The Man.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Man. #CL#
The Man clinches with his opponent.
A short left from The Man.
The Man misses with a knee strike.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Man stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
The Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Man moves away.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
The Man fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jenkins just manages to avoid it.
The Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jenkins. That did some damage!
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Man slips under a jab.
The Man throws out a loose jab but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thurgood Jenkins.
Well Jenkins 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: KOFC 79 - Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Jenkins throws out a loose jab but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sousa lands with an overhand left.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Sousa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sousa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Sousa.
Jenkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.#TD2#
Sousa scores with a takedown into Jenkins's guard.#ES#
Jenkins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sousa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
I was talking to Jenkins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sousa.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jenkins. #T1#
Sousa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Sousa lands a right hand.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sousa.
Jenkins pushes Sousa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Sousa.
Sousa misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Sousa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sousa.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jenkins lands a shot to the body.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sousa's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sousa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sousa.
Jenkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sousa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Sousa fails to land.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sousa cracks Jenkins with a nice body shot.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Sousa decides to pull guard.
Sousa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jenkins manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sousa wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins seems keen to control Sousa's posture.
Sousa stopping the sweep attempt from Jenkins.
Sousa passes Jenkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Sousa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jenkins is just riding it out for now. Sousa eventually gives up the hold.
Sousa trying to control the pace.
Sousa is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sousa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Sousa is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Sousa passes to full mount!
Jenkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jenkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jenkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sousa cracks Jenkins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Sousa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Sousa ducks down to avoid it.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Jenkins walks into a jab.#TD2#
Sousa gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Jenkins pushes Sousa off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Sousa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jenkins defends it well.
Sousa with a jab.
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!
Sousa moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sousa.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sousa.#T1#
Sousa fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Sousa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jenkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Sousa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jenkins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sousa dives into side control. #REVR#
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Sousa drags him back down.
Jenkins is not content to let Sousa control the position.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard.
Joao Sousa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Sousa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jenkins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sousa but great work by Jenkins.
Sousa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Sousa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Sousa is a slippery customer.
Sousa works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sousa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Sousa 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#
Jenkins is not content to let Sousa control the position.#SUB2#
Sousa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jenkins is just riding it out for now. Sousa eventually gives up the hold.
Sousa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Sousa is looking to advance position but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins wants to improve his position but Sousa is controlling well.
Sousa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins is refusing to be controlled, as Sousa sits in half guard.
Jenkins gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao Sousa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Jenkins connects with a leg kick. Sousa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sousa scores with a sloppy right hand. Jenkins should have avoided that one.
Sousa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Jenkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sousa takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa lands with a straight right. Jenkins didn't see that one coming.
Sousa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jenkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sousa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jenkins defends it well.#CL2#
Sousa gets a clinch.
Sousa scores with a shot to the side of Jenkins's head. #T1#
Jenkins misses with some punches.
A short left from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sousa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sousa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sousa throws a head punch that misses.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sousa controls his hands.
Jenkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sousa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jenkins is working Sousa over against the cage.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sousa throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sousa.
Sousa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jenkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sousa misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sousa.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Sousa.
Sousa lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Sousa.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Sousa controls the action.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Sousa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Sousa controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Jenkins.
Jenkins digs a right hand underneath Sousa's ribcage. Sousa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sousa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
Sousa working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sousa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Sousa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thurgood Jenkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to work over Sousa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sousa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jenkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sousa can turn it around.
Sousa misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Jenkins is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sousa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Jenkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jenkins lands with a light punch inside.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Sousa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jenkins misses with the head strike. #BC#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sousa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenkins cracks Sousa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jenkins scores with a one two! Sousa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Sousa feints the counter takedown.
Sousa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sousa.
Sousa tries for a takedown but Jenkins circles away easily
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thurgood Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Sousa.
Sousa throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sousa misses the jab.#T4#
Nice cross by Sousa.
Sousa slips a jab from Jenkins.
Donk. Jenkins catches Sousa right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Jenkins does it's job there.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Jenkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sousa.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sousa. #ES#
Jenkins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sousa connects with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sousa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Sousa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins needs to keep his hands up - Sousa had a free shot at his head there.
Sousa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sousa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jenkins needs to keep his hands up - Sousa had a free shot at his head there.
Sousa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenkins defends well and Sousa ends up having to push Jenkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Jenkins lands.
Jab, jab by Jenkins - just one landing. #T1#
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Sousa ducks down to avoid it.
Thurgood Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sousas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donk. Sousa catches Jenkins right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Sousa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sousa throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sousa with the counter takedown but Jenkins avoids it easily.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Sousa throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jenkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jenkins feints and then cracks Sousa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sousa down.
Sousa works the jab nicely.
Sousa shoots in and drives through. Jenkins sprawls well.
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Sousa jumps back.#T2#
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
Sousa misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sousa.
Sousa with a poor takedown
and Jenkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thurgood Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Sousa.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Jenkins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sousa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Sousa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sousa blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
Sousa slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Sousa lands with an overhand left.#T3#
The fighters circling - Sousa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sousa throws a right hand that misses
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sousa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
And Sousa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jenkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jenkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sousa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Sousa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sousa takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick and Sousa moves out of range easily.
Jenkins misses with a looping right.
Sousa lands a nice shot that snaps Jenkins's head back.
Jenkins cracks the inside of Sousa's front leg.
Sousa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.#T4#
Jenkins misses with a looping left.
Sousa connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sousa throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Jenkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sousa throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sousa is defended easily by Jenkins.
The fighters circling - Sousa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.
Sousa misses with a looping left.
Jenkins throws a hook to the side of Sousa's head but Sousa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins had his way with Joao Sousa in that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a jab.
Jenkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sousa on the side of the head.
Jenkins tests Sousa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sousa lands a lovely overhand right.
Jenkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sousa under the eye.
Sousa moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sousa defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Sousa lands a jab to the head. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenkins.
Thurgood Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sousa connects with a single shot there.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Sousa avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Sousa.#TD2#
Sousa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jenkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jenkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sousa cracks Jenkins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jenkins sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Jenkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sousa trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sousa forces his way into half guard.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins trying to control but Sousa postures up.
Jenkins is not content to let Sousa control the position.#T3#
Jenkins wants to control but Sousa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sousa is taking a breather. Jenkins 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.#SUB2#
Sousa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sousa wants to take a breather but Jenkins is having none of it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jenkins throws out a loose jab but Sousa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sousa misses with a left hand
and Jenkins counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Sousa avoids the punch easily.
Sousa throws the left hand but Jenkins avoids the punch easily.
Sousa looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
A cross from Sousa lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thurgood Jenkins.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
Thurgood Jenkins retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Thurgood Jenkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KOFC 75 - Cheek vs Menger 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Chris throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jenkins throws a combination. Chris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jenkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Jenkins's head coaches at Julius Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Chris 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.
Jenkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins with a jab.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Chris stalks Jenkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jenkins's face. Jenkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Chris tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chris. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Chris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jenkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chris.
Chris is looking for the big counter here.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Chris moves out of range.
Chris throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Jenkins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chris tries to move into range but Jenkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Jenkins misses with a body punch
and Chris counters with a left and a right that stings Jenkins.
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!
Jenkins misses with a hook
and Chris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Jenkins thuds his shin into the meat of Chris's side.
Jenkins looks to land a right hand but Chris moved out of range.
As Jenkins backs off Chris throws a huge counter combo but Jenkins manages to avoid it all.
Jenkins throws out a leg kick but Chris moves out of range and Jenkins only half commits.
Chris misses with a few strikes there.
Chris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jenkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chris moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Chris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Chris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Chris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chris slips under a jab.
Chris unleashes a big counter combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Chris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jenkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins lands with an overhand left.
Chris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Chris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Chris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jenkins misses with a body punch
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Chris jumps back.
Chris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jenkins swings widly with a right hand
and Chris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jenkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jenkins thumps Chris with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jenkins is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Jenkins - just one landing.
Chris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins throws an off balance right hand
and Chris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jenkins misses with a left hand
and Chris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Chris counters with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins throws an off balance right hand
and Chris counters with a straight right hand.
Chris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jenkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Chris does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Chris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Chris.#T1#
Chris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Jenkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chris.
Chris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jenkins throws a hook but Chris blocks it.
Jenkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jenkins scrambles back to his feet.
Jenkins jabs Chris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Scuba Chris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Chris.
Jenkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins misses with a right hand
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Chris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
Chris misses with the combination.
Jenkins throws a right hand that misses
and Chris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chris's calf.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body. Chris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jenkins throws a right hand that misses
and Chris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins throws a right hand that Chris ducks under and follows up with a left that Chris also avoids with ease.
Jenkins is looking to chop away at Chris's legs. #T3#
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Chris saw that one coming.
Jenkins misses with a kick to the body
and Chris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins misses with a body punch
and Chris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Chris ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chris misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chris lands a nice looking body shot.
Jenkins slips a jab from Chris.
Jenkins misses with a right hand
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Jenkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chris fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins tried to counter with a leg kick but Chris avoided it.
Jenkins misses with a body shot
and Chris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jenkins thinking.
Chris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jenkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenkins.
Chris looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scuba Chris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Jenkins cracks the inside of Chris's front leg.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Chris moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins throws a right hand that misses
and Chris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chris has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins lands a head shot.
Chris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenkins.
Chris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chris throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Chris cracks Jenkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chris misses with a double jab.
Jenkins scores with a jab. Chris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chris throws a good cross that connects.
Chris lands a jab.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chris misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Chris is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jenkins misses with a straight left.
Chris lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chris.
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chris. That did some damage!
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chris.
Chris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chris was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.#T3#
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses
and Chris counters with a straight right hand.
Chris throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease.
Chris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jenkins. Jenkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Chris lands a head shot.
Jenkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jenkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jenkins looks for the body kick but Chris saw that one coming.
Chris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Chris.
A little feinted left hand from Jenkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jenkins throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Chris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Chris throws out a counter right but Jenkins avoids it with no problem.
Chris misses with an uppercut.
Jenkins throws out a loose jab but Chris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Chris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Chris takes one on the button.
Chris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chris misses with a few strikes there.
Chris misses with a wild body shot.
Chris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jenkins jabs Chris to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Chris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chris misses with a left hand
enabling Jenkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Chris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chris just misses with a punch to the body.
Chris misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Chris takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Chris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chris! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jenkins lands a front kick.
Chris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab. #T1#
Chris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
A good leg kick by Jenkins.
Chris cracks Jenkins with an open hand slap.
Jenkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Chris.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins looks to land a body kick but Chris moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Jenkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jenkins lands a jab to Chris's midsection.
Thurgood Jenkins is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Jenkins misses.
Chris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins dips to his left and cracks Chris with an uppercut!
Jenkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Chris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jenkins looks for the body kick but Chris saw that one coming.
Chris pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Chris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a leg kick
and Chris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jenkins throws a chopping leg kick but Chris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut lands for Jenkins. That snapped Chris's head back.
Jenkins catches Chris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jenkins misses with a low kick as Chris jumps back.
Chris throws a counter combo.
Chris throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Jenkins lands a really nice looking cross but Chris seems unphased.
Jenkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jenkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Chris is rocked!
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!
Jenkins cracks Chris with a good jab.
Chris is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Chris is out of range.
Chris seems to have recovered his senses.
Jenkins scores with a nice body kick.
Chris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jenkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jenkins thows a leg kick but Chris checks it
and Chris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins had his way with Scuba Chris in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jenkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jenkins throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins cracks Chris with an open hand slap.
Chris swings widly with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Chris moved out of range nicely.
Chris has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jenkins.
Jenkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jenkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Chris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
Jenkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Chris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins defending well as Chris loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Jenkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chris.#T2#
Jenkins misses with a hook
and Chris counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chris misses the shot to the body.
Chris throws a right hand that misses
and Jenkins counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Chris misses.
Jenkins cracks Chris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jenkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Chris counters with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thurgood Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Jenkins moves away from the strike by Chris.
Chris misses with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Chris swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jenkins lands a leg kick that knocks Chris off balance momentarily.
Jenkins lands with a straight right. Chris didn't see that one coming.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Chris misses.
Chris lands with an uppercut that bounces Jenkins off the cage and back into range.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Chris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jenkins. #T4#
Jenkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chris takes a step back to recover.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Chris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chris unleashes a big counter combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chris.
Jenkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scuba Chris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Chris just misses with a punch to the body.
Chris misses with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Chris moves out of range.
Donk. Jenkins catches Chris right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenkins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
Thurgood Jenkins retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Thurgood Jenkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KOFC 71 - Zahav vs Menger
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Sousa is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jenkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jenkins. #CL#
Sousa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jenkins, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins blocking some punches.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
Sousa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jenkins is working Sousa over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a shot to the body.
Sousa is trying to pull guard but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
Jenkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenkins lands with a light punch inside.
Sousa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Sousa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins lands a left hand.
Sousa working aggressively here.
Jenkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sousa taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Jenkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Nice body punch from Jenkins - that landed with a thud.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sousa backwards. #BC2#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sousa throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Jenkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sousa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Joao Sousa has been cut.
Sousa darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets double underhooks and turns Sousa into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sousa backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jenkins.
Sousa lands with a hook. Jenkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Sousa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Sousa counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sousa lands a shoulder strike.
Sousa jumps guard but Jenkins stands there with Sousa around his waist. Sousa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Sousa throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Sousa.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins throws a head punch that misses.
Sousa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
Sousa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sousa has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jenkins fails to land.
Jenkins swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sousa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Sousa is rocked!#TD#
Sousa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sousa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oh Sousa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Sousa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jenkins defends it easily.
Sousa seems to have got his legs back now.
Jenkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jenkins forces his way into half guard.
Jenkins wants to control but Sousa is keeping him busy.
Sousa taking some punishment here, with Jenkins in his half guard.
Jenkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jenkins wants to free his trapped foot but Sousa is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jenkins prevents Sousa from improving his position.#SUB#
Sousa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jenkins pulls his head out easily.
Jenkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sousa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SU2#
Jenkins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sousa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Sousa moves into the clinch successfully.
Jenkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sousas head.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jenkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Sousa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sousa throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Jenkins lands with a good body shot.
Jenkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sousa throws a hook to the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sousa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Sousa swings widly with a right hand
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sousa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sousa or perhaps it was just good defense by Jenkins, which made it look bad.
Sousa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Sousa looks to land a left hand but Jenkins moved out of range nicely.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Sousa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Sousa moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
Sousa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins works on Sousa's body with a couple of short punches.
Jenkins lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Jenkins.
Sousa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jenkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Sousa throws a body shot but no joy.
Sousa throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sousa. That did some damage!
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sousa.
Sousa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jenkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Jenkins loads up on a big right hand but Sousa slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sousa lands a really nice looking cross but Jenkins seems unphased. #CL#
Sousa gets a clinch.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sousa.
Sousa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins lands a body shot. #BC2#
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sousa thuds his right hand into Jenkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jenkins misses with a hook.
Jenkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sousa.
Sousa misses with a takedown
and Sousa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sousa is just out of range.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Sousa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jenkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sousa misses with a looping left.
Jenkins connects with an inside leg kick.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Jenkins misses.
Sousa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Sousa.#T4#
Sousa loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
Sousa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jenkins.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Sousa clinches up against the cage.
Jenkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Sousa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sousa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Sousa gets control of Jenkins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sousa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Sousa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sousa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jenkins controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Sousa needs to keep his hands up - Jenkins had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Jenkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jenkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Sousa.
Sousa lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Sousa takes the fight into the clinch.
Sousa lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sousa scores with a jab to the head.
Jenkins throws a hook but Sousa blocks it.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Sousa avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sousa throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Sousa doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand.
Jenkins cracks Sousa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sousa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jenkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Sousa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sousa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sousa ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
Sousa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sousa swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand.
Jenkins throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Sousa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenkins is looking to stand back up but Sousa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jenkins. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
Sousa passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Jenkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sousa wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
Sousa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sousa is staying tight to Jenkins's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working. #T3#
Jenkins is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sousa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jenkins regains half guard.
Jenkins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sousa manages to mount him!
Jenkins is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Sousa avoids the attempt from Jenkins to control.
Sousa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jenkins is looking to escape. #SUB#
Sousa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jenkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jenkins shrugs it off.
Joao Sousa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sousa looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joao Sousa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
Sousa misses the shot to the body.
Jenkins raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jenkins lands with a hook. Sousa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sousa throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sousa.
Sousa avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Sousa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins looks to land a left hand but Sousa moved out of range nicely.
Sousa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sousa.
Jenkins moves out of range as Sousa strikes.
Sousa misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sousa tries to clinch up.
A big left from Sousa misses.
Jenkins jabs Sousa right on the nose. Sousa blinks but takes it well.
Sousa throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sousa.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Sousa avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sousa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jenkins throws a shot from downtown. Sousa moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sousa.#CL#
Sousa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Sousa wants to stall.
Sousa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sousa.
Sousa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sousa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Jenkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sousa's elbow.
Sousa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
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!
Sousa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jenkins to keep the fight standing.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Sousa moves forwards but Jenkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but Sousa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sousa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Jenkins.
Jenkins dips to his left and cracks Sousa with an uppercut!
Sousa scores with a nice strike.
Jenkins misses with a hook. Sousa ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sousa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jenkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jenkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sousa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jenkins.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sousa.
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jenkins takes a swing at Sousa's ribcage but misses.
Sousa tries to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins walks into a left hand.
Sousa swings for the body but Jenkins moves out of range. #T4#
Jenkins takes one to the chin there.
Sousa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sousa dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sousa throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Sousa tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joao Sousa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Sousa takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.
Jenkins connects with a leg kick. Sousa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Sousa feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Sousa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sousa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jenkins is keeping the position for now.
Sousa stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position.
Jenkins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins wants to stand but Sousa is controlling the position. #T1#
Sousa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sousa is working for a submission of some sort.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sousa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sousa trying to control from half guard but Jenkins is working away.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sousa trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sousa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sousa controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Sousa is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jenkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jenkins shrugs it off.
Jenkins tries to lock up and control but Sousa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thurgood Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sousa controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Jenkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sousa controlling from mount.
Jenkins prevents Sousa from taking his back.
Sousa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sousa is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Sousa controlling the pace for now.
Sousa fails to take his opponent's back.
Jenkins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sousa is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins tries to lock up and control but Sousa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Sousa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
Thurgood Jenkins is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Thurgood Jenkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KOFC 66 - Out vs Karelin
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Tjack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tjack misses with a looping right.
Tjack looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tjack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jenkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Otto Tjack has been cut.
Tjack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jenkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tjack takes one to the chin there.
Tjack looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Jenkins takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins with a jab.
Tjack cracks Jenkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tjack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tjack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
A counter left hand to the body from Tjack misses its target.
Tjack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tjack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Tjack should have avoided that one.
Tjack takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Jenkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tjack staying out of range there.#T1#
Tjack misses with an uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Tjack scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins cracks the inside of Tjack's front leg. #CL#
Tjack clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Tjack lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tjack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
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!
Jenkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tjack misses with some punches.
Jenkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tjack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tjack tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tjack misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tjack blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Tjack uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins. #ROC2#
Tjack is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenkins.
Oh Tjack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tjack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tjack.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins gets through Tjack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins has a couple of punches blocked by Tjack.
Jenkins lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tjack to his knees! Jenkins keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thurgood Jenkins!
An out of breath Thurgood Jenkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Otto Tjack was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm going to stab you with a screwdriver and steal your bike.'.

Event: KOFC 61 - Von Erich vs Skinner
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Hackenberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jenkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hackenberg's calf.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackenberg.
Hackenberg connects with a right hand. Jenkins shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by Jenkins. Beautiful body shot.
Jenkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hackenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Hackenberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
Hackenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Jenkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hackenberg lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackenberg blocks a jab.
Jenkins misses with a body shot
and Hackenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hackenberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hackenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.#T1#
Hackenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jenkins throws a push kick but Hackenberg slaps the foot to one side.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Hackenberg is out of range.
Jenkins misses with a jab to the body
and Hackenberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hackenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hackenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Hackenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
No joy there for Hackenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the head.
Hackenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jenkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hackenberg with a body shot.
Hackenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackenberg.
Hackenberg is looking to clinch.
Hackenberg misses with a looping left.#T2#
Hackenberg throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
Hackenberg slips under a jab from Jenkins.
Hackenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins cracks Hackenberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hackenberg moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Hackenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackenberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Hackenberg.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Hackenberg avoids the punch easily.
Hackenberg staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Hackenberg misses
and Hackenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackenberg.
Hackenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackenberg throws a sloppy body shot
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Jenkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jenkins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackenberg. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackenberg misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hackenberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hackenberg misses with an uppercut.
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Hackenberg connects with a body shot.
Ray Hackenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackenberg avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackenberg doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Hackenberg walks into a stiff left hand from Jenkins.
A jab from Hackenberg misses.
Jenkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jenkins! But no joy.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Hackenberg is looking to counter the offense by Jenkins and move into the clinch.
Hackenberg lands with a straight right. Jenkins didn't see that one coming.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hackenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
A head kick by Jenkins misses
and Hackenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackenberg takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Hackenberg clinches up against the cage.
Hackenberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jenkins or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
Jenkins pushes Hackenberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hackenberg is pushing Jenkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hackenberg blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thurgood Jenkins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hackenberg looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Hackenberg looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Hackenberg misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Hackenberg misses with a wild combination.
Hackenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hackenberg throws an off balance right hand
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jenkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackenberg.
Jenkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Hackenberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hackenberg tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hackenberg misses with a hook to the body
and Jenkins counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Hackenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackenberg.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins throws out a leg kick but Hackenberg moves out of range and Jenkins only half commits. #CL#
Hackenberg forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenkins prevents a body shot from Hackenberg.
Jenkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Hackenberg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jenkins taking a breather.
A short left from Jenkins.
Jenkins gets through Hackenberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hackenberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
Jenkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hackenberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jenkins.
Jenkins working aggressively here.
Hackenberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jenkins tries to score with a low kick but Hackenberg moves his leg out of the way.
Hackenberg lands a body shot.
Donk. Hackenberg catches Jenkins right on the button with a cross.
Jenkins swings for the body but Hackenberg moves out of range.
Jenkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Hackenberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hackenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hackenberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hackenberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Hackenberg misses with a punch to the body.
Jenkins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hackenberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
A little jabbing left from Jenkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Hackenberg misses. #T3#
Hackenberg looks to land a right hand but Jenkins moved out of range.
Jenkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Jenkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hackenberg doesn't seem phased though.
Hackenberg scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackenberg cracks Jenkins with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Jenkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hackenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jenkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackenberg misses with a jab to the body
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Jenkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Nice jab there from Jenkins.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackenberg is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackenberg.
Jenkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jenkins misses with a hook
and Hackenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Jenkins catches Hackenberg right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the body from Jenkins misses
and Hackenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Hackenberg ducks right into an uppercut from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws out a leg kick but Hackenberg moves out of range and Jenkins only half commits.
Hackenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jenkins there.
Hackenberg throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hackenberg misses with a hook
and Jenkins counters with a low kick, right behind Hackenberg 's knee.
Hackenberg moves away from the strike by Jenkins.
Hackenberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hackenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hackenberg misses with a right hand
and Hackenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jenkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jenkins throws a right hand that misses
and Hackenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hackenberg misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Hackenberg is wise to it.
Jenkins lands a nice hook to Hackenberg's body. Hackenberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jenkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackenberg slips under a jab.#CL#
Hackenberg rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the cage.
Hackenberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Hackenberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hackenberg working aggressively here. #T1#
Jenkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hackenberg or not. #BC#
Hackenberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins scores with a leg kick.
Jenkins catches Hackenberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hackenberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackenberg misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
Hackenberg misses with a double jab.
Jenkins steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hackenberg misses with a shot to the body
and Jenkins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hackenberg thinking.
Jenkins throws a solid leg kick but Hackenberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jenkins.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hackenberg scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Hackenberg misses.
Hackenberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ray Hackenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hackenberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hackenberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jenkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jenkins stuns Hackenberg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jenkins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hackenberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jenkins throws a chopping leg kick but Hackenberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jenkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hackenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hackenberg misses with a body shot.
Hackenberg backing away here, and Jenkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thurgood Jenkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hackenberg misses with a straight left.
Jenkins chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Jenkins moves forwards but Hackenberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hackenberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackenberg is just out of range.
Hackenberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackenberg.
Hackenberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hackenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Hackenberg misses with a double jab.
Hackenberg lands a nice hook to Jenkins's body. Jenkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins sizes up Hackenberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Jenkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hackenberg.
Hackenberg tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The fighters circling - Hackenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hackenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Hackenberg takes one to the side of the head.
Jenkins thuds a left hand into Hackenberg's body.
Donk. Jenkins catches Hackenberg right on the button with a cross.
Hackenberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jenkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hackenberg works the jab nicely.
Hackenberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jenkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackenberg.
Hackenberg just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackenberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hackenberg misses with a looping left.
Jenkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jenkins 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
After winning the bout, Thurgood Jenkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOFC 55 - Obama vs Sobis
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Max throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Max missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Max fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Max closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Max pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Max with a body shot.
Max with a poor takedown
and Jenkins counters with a left and a right that stings Max.
Max gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jenkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins cracks Max with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Max fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Max throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Max closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins scores with a jab to the head.
Max closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Max pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jenkins has knocked Max down with a huge combo! Jenkins steps away and waves a wobbly Max back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Max is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
Oh Max is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Max has his takedown stuffed
and Jenkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jenkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Max on the side of the head.
Max with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Jenkins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Max is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Max gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jenkins counters with a leg kick.
Max looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Max persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Max shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Max is breathing heavily.
Max takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Max tries to move into range but Jenkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Max darts in trying to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Max fails with a takedown attempt.
Max seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheers as Jenkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Max doesn't seem phased though.
Max fails with the takedown
and Jenkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jenkins throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Max closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a nice low kick that buckles Max's knee momentarily.
Jenkins lands with a good body shot.
Max tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Jenkins counters with a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jenkins!
Jenkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Max on that attempt.
Jenkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jenkins lands with a nice combination. Max backs away looking to recover.
Jenkins cracks Max with a good jab.
Jenkins scores with a body shot.
That kick from Jenkins tenderised Max's leg. Max is trying to keep his angry face on.
Max fails with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins scores with a sloppy right hand. Max should have avoided that one.
Max takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Jenkins lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Jenkins as Max shoots in.
A solid body kick from Jenkins.
Max takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Max tries to clinch but Jenkins moves away
and Jenkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jenkins has knocked Max down with a huge combo! Jenkins steps away and waves a wobbly Max back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Max fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Max tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Max shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Max closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jenkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Max looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jenkins connects with the punch.
Max closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins lands a front kick.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jenkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Max misses with the body kick
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand.
Max with a poor takedown
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Max. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Max tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Max misses with a takedown attempt
and Jenkins counters with a crisp right that sends Max to the canvas! Jenkins follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thurgood Jenkins!
After winning the bout, Thurgood Jenkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOC 5 - High Stakes
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Jenkins throws a series of punches but Carr moves out of range.
Carr feints the counter takedown.
Jenkins misses with a hook #TD2#
so Carr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Carr drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Carr seems to have locked his on tight now - Jenkins screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Carr, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joe Carr!

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