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Event: SMASH: Hasselhoff vs Dennison     
Date:   Jun 17, 2023
#R1#
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castellana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Petrov 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.
Castellana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Castellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov.
Castellana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Castellana moves into the clinch successfully.
Castellana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castellana's sensitive parts. #T1#
Castellana checks the leg kick.
Petrov throws a series of strikes that have Castellana backpedaling.
Castellana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov slips a jab from Castellana.
A countering left hand to the body from Petrov misses.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Castellana's ribs.
Petrov works over Castellana's head and body with a nice combination.
Petrov throws a hook but Castellana avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrov.
Castellana throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Castellana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castellana misses with a low kick as Petrov jumps back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Castellana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Petrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Petrov misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Castellana.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Castellana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Castellana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
A little feinted left hand from Castellana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Petrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Castellana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Castellana lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Castellana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castellana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
Castellana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Castellana coming out on top.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Petrov with a nice cross.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.#T4#
Petrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Castellana.
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Castellana counters with a series of strikes. Petrov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castellana. That did some damage!
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Castellana lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrov off the cage and back into range.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellana manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
A counter left hand to the body from Castellana misses its target.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Castellana avoids them all with ease.
Petrov connects with a jab.
Castellana moves forwards but Petrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Castellana slips the punch.
It looked like Castellana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Castellana's head back.
Castellana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov walks into a jab.#CL#
Castellana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov pushes Castellana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
Petrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castellana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Castellana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Castellana was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov thuds his right hand into Castellana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castellana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castellana throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castellana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab by Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castellana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Petrov cracks Castellana with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Castellana counters with a left to the body.
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castellana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrov throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
It looked like Castellana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Castellana needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov lands with a hook. Castellana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petrov throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Castellana walks into a left hand.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Castellana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Castellana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov with the inside leg kick.
Castellana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good work by Castellana as he checks the leg kick.
Petrov with a nice calf kick.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Castellana has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Castellana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana leaning against his opponent.
Castellana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrovs head.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castellana lands a left hand.
Castellana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castellana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
Castellana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4##BC#
Castellana breaks from 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!
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castellana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Castellana moves into the clinch.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Petrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castellana has Petrov pushed against the cage.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Castellana to work.
Petrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov taking a breather.
Petrov working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petrov throws an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castellana moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castellana 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 Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Petrov thumps Castellana with a low kick.
Castellana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castellana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana checks a leg kick.
Castellana throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrov.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castellana has time to react.
Castellana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Castellana steps away.
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Castellana's head.
Castellana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 Castellana at a distance.
Castellana slips a straight right by Petrov.
Castellana misses with a straight right. #T2#
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Castellana connects with a jab.
Castellana loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Castellana punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castellana 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 Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Castellana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Castellana slips under a jab.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Castellana backing away here, and Petrov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov misses with a hook. Castellana ducked under it nicely.
Castellana misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov counters with a good low kick that Castellana was not able to check.
Petrov jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov throws the left hand but Castellana avoids the punch easily.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrov scores with a hook.
Petrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Castellana scores with a punch to the head.
Castellana slips a jab and a cross from Petrov.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Castellana tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4##CL#
Castellana clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellana.
Petrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov lands a jab to Castellana's midsection.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Castellana slips a jab from Petrov.
Castellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Castellana blocks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castellana. That's going to slow Petrov down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!

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

 

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Lomax     
Date:   May 28, 2023
#R1#
Bronco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castellana defends it nicely.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronco throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Bronco. Beautiful body shot.
Bronco scores with a jab. Castellana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castellana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castellana keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Castellana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bronco.#TD2#
Castellana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bronco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castellana wants to get back to his feet but Bronco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronco trying to control but Castellana is working from the bottom.
Bronco is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##ES#
Castellana wriggles free and stands up.
Bronco dives in for a single leg takedown but Castellana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bronco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Castellana throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Bronco counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bronco. #ES#
Castellana wriggles free and stands up.
Bronco throws a sloppy body shot
and Castellana counters with a slapping 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!
Bronco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castellana. Castellana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castellana throws a jab when Bronco was well out of range.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Bronco slips a jab from Castellana.
Nice jab there from Castellana.
Johnny Bronco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana leaves Bronco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Castellana scores with a leg kick.
Castellana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronco.
An inside leg kick lands from Castellana.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castellana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bronco throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Castellana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castellana as he avoids it easily.
Castellana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castellana is looking to control Bronco's arms but Bronco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castellana has his back to the cage.
Bronco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Bronco. #TD2#
Bronco gets control of Castellana's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bronco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bronco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castellana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Castellana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bronco is proving hard to escape from.
Castellana won't allow Bronco to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Castellana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bronco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Castellana has managed to get both his arms back between Bronco's legs - danger averted.
Bronco is controlling Castellana's posture.
Bronco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castellana is one step ahead there.
Castellana has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bronco is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castellana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Castellana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castellana scores with a jab.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronco.
Castellana lands a nice looking body kick.
Bronco moves out of range as Castellana strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Bronco finds it's way through Castellana's defenses.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castellana as he avoids it easily.
Castellana throwing a counter right hand but Bronco manages to avoid it.
Bronco thuds his right hand into Castellana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castellana. Castellana obviously looking to wear him down.
Castellana throws the left hand but Bronco avoids the punch easily.
Castellana throws a big shot that misses.
Bronco swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Castellana.
Bronco misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a thumping low kick.
Bronco cracks Castellana with a good jab.
Bronco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castellana.
Bronco loads up on a big right hand but Castellana slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Bronco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellana is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Castellana rushes Bronco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bronco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronco struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands. #T1#
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but Castellana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Castellana cracks Bronco with a nice body shot.
Bronco can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Bronco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
I was talking to Castellana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Bronco on the inside.
Castellana scores with a shot to the side of Bronco's head.
Bronco misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronco.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
Bronco lands a shoulder strike.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronco jumps guard but Castellana stands there with Bronco around his waist. Bronco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Castellana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Castellana has had enough of the clinch but Bronco keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Bronco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Bronco.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bronco scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Bronco pulls guard successfully.
Bronco wants to improve his position but instead Castellana has moved into half guard.
Castellana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bronco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Bronco trying to hold on to Castellana's head to control him but Castellana postures up.
Castellana is keen to just control but Bronco is a slippery customer.
It looks like Castellana is going to stand back up.
Bronco is holding on to half guard well.
Bronco regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU#
Castellana gets to his feet. Bronco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bronco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bronco throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bronco or perhaps it was just good defense by Castellana, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Bronco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castellana defending well as Bronco loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Castellana tries to keep at a distance but Bronco has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Bronco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Castellana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Bronco looking for subs off his back but Castellana has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bronco tries to get to full guard but Castellana has control of the leg.
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 Gianni Castellana will probably get the nod.
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#
Bronco blocks a jab.
Bronco looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Castellana moves away from the strike by Bronco.
Bronco throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bronco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castellana momentarily.
Castellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronco manages to avoid it.
Bronco drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castellana defends it well.
Bronco throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana misses with a hook. Bronco ducked under it nicely.
Bronco misses with a hook to the body
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana misses with a looping left.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Castellana takes a swing at Bronco's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Bronco shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Castellana tries to kick Bronco off but Bronco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Castellana wants to control but Bronco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Castellana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Castellana wants to get back to full guard.
Castellana looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Bronco is working for a kimura here but Castellana manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bronco's guard. #SUB2#
Bronco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castellana is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Castellana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Bronco trying to keep a closed guard but Castellana is proving a slippery customer.
Bronco wants to sweep here but Castellana controlling him for the moment.
Castellana wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving. #SU#
Castellana stands up and waves to Bronco to follow him.
Good exchange - Bronco coming out on top.
Castellana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bronco's head.
Bronco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Bronco blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronco jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.
Castellana throws a jab when Bronco was well out of range.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Bronco.
Bronco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castellana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronco throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronco cracks a nice hook into Castellana's ribs.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Bronco.
Bronco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Castellana.
Castellana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronco.#T4#
Bronco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castellana finds it's way round the side to connect with Bronco's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Castellana moves into the clinch.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Bronco.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Castellana won't allow it.
Johnny Bronco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Castellana. #TD2#
Bronco pulls guard.
Bronco working a defensive guard here.
Castellana wants to stand and escape but instead Bronco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gianni Castellana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castellana pulls Bronco in close to his closed guard and prevents Bronco from doing any damage or advancing position.

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 Gianni Castellana.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castellana, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!

After winning the bout, Gianni Castellana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Black Terror vs Boomer     
Date:   May 06, 2023
#R1#
Bronco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castellana in his tracks. #TD2#
Bronco scores with a takedown into Castellana's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Castellana trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronco accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronco throwing strikes from guard but Castellana blocks nicely.
Bronco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castellana working a defensive guard but Bronco manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bronco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bronco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana regains half guard.#T1#
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Castellana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronco is just content to waste time from the top position. Castellana takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bronco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bronco works over Castellana with some ground and pound from guard.
Bronco wants to pass the guard but Castellana is keeping the position.#ES#
Castellana has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bronco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bronco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bronco misses with a punch to the body.
Bronco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castellana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bronco struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Castellana misses with some punches.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronco.
A head punch on the inside from Castellana fails to land.
Castellana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bronco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castellana lands a right hand.
Castellana gets through Bronco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronco misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronco can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Bronco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castellana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
Bronco tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
Bronco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Castellana holds him up against the cage and eventually Bronco drops back down to his feet.
Bronco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
Castellana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Castellana misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bronco tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Bronco back against the cage.
Bronco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castellana smiles and moves away.
Bronco throws a hook but Castellana avoids it easily.
Bronco slips under a jab from Castellana.
Castellana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Bronco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bronco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bronco misses with a body punch.
Bronco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronco fails to pull guard.
Bronco lands a nice shot to the body.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronco prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Castellana lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnny Bronco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Bronco darts in and clinches Castellana up against the cage.#T4#
Bronco misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Castellana on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castellana to keep the fight standing.
Bronco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Nice body punch from Bronco. #TD2#
Bronco successfully pulls guard.
Castellana postures up. #SUB2#
Bronco has his foot on Castellana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castellana works his way back into a safe position though.
Castellana trying to control but Bronco is working from the bottom.
Bronco is looking to sweep but instead, Castellana has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Bronco actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Bronco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Bronco. #TD2#
Bronco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Castellana kicks Bronco off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castellana tries to work over Bronco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Castellana to work.
Bronco scores with a hook to the body.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castellana to keep the fight standing.
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!
Bronco tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Bronco back against the cage.
Castellana tries to work over Bronco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronco jumps guard but Castellana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Castellana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Castellana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bronco or not.
Bronco throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana. #TD2#
Bronco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bronco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Bronco has a closed guard, preventing Castellana from standing up. #SU#
Castellana gets to his feet. Bronco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Castellana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronco.
Castellana misses with a shot to the body
and Bronco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronco scores with a hook.
Castellana slips a straight right by Bronco.
Good exchange - Bronco coming out on top.
Bronco throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Bronco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Bronco.
Bronco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castellana.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronco throws out the jab.
Castellana defending well as Bronco loads up on a big left hand.
Castellana is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bronco fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Castellana misses with a hook. Bronco ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Castellana pushes Bronco up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bronco.
Bronco misses with a body punch.
Castellana is stalling here.
Bronco scores with a hook to the body.
Castellana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bronco has him pressed against the cage.
Gianni Castellana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bronco tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Bronco back against the cage.
Bronco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Castellana lands a right hand.
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Bronco. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Bronco.
Bronco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bronco.
Bronco lands an uppercut.
Bronco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but Castellana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronco blocking some punches.
Bronco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronco scores with a shot to the side of Castellana's head.
Castellana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Broncos head.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellana tries to work over Bronco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Castellana on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Castellana fails to land.
Bronco jumps guard but Castellana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bronco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Castellana trying to control the position but instead, Bronco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castellana into the cage.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronco.
Bronco misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bronco.
Bronco tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Bronco back against the cage.
Bronco gets through Castellana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Castellana manages to break the clinch.
Bronco lands a glancing blow to the side of Castellana's head.
A low kick from Castellana is predictable there
and Bronco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronco 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.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Bronco.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Bronco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Castellana's half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco 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#
Castellana misses with a two punch combination.
Bronco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castellana. #CL#
Castellana takes the fight into the clinch.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Bronco misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana trying to stall but Bronco improves his position.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronco misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronco blocking some punches.
Bronco misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana lands a shot to the body.
Bronco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castellana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronco fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Bronco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castellana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronco.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Bronco misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Bronco.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Bronco.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronco.
Nice body punch from Castellana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castellana to keep the fight standing.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.#T2#
Bronco tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Bronco pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Castellana stands up and waves to Bronco to follow him.
Bronco wants to clinch.
Bronco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Castellana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Bronco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Castellana tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bronco is in Castellana's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronco looking to pass the guard.
Bronco throwing strikes from guard but Castellana blocks nicely. #ES#
Castellana has his feet on Bronco's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castellana throws a chopping leg kick but Bronco manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Castellana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bronco goes for a double leg but Castellana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castellana continues to drive forward.
Bronco throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bronco avoids it.
Bronco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Castellana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Broncos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Castellana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bronco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Castellana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Broncos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castellana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bronco misses with an uppercut
and Castellana counters nicely by changing levels and landing 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!
Bronco cracks Castellana with an open hand slap.#T4#
Bronco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bronco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronco wants to clinch.
Bronco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castellana under the eye.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castellana.
Castellana throws a big counter combination but Bronco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Castellana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronco misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Bronco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Castellana misses with a looping right.
Castellana punishes Bronco's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronco 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: SMASH: Nascimento Boomer     
Date:   Apr 15, 2023
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Tosen there.#CUT#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Castellana jabs Tosen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Castellana misses the jab.
Tosen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Castellana.
Castellana with a jab.
Tosen throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body kick there by Castellana.
Castellana lands with a good body shot.
Tosen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana lands a head shot.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
A big left from Tosen misses.
Tosen jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.
Castellana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosen. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tosen, as that shot connected. #T1#
Castellana throws a head kick that misses.
Tosen throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tosen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castellana. That did some damage!
Castellana avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Tosen misses.
Tosen misses with a body kick.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Castellana blocks a jab.
As Tosen backs off Castellana throws a huge counter combo but Tosen manages to avoid it all.
Tosen is looking to land body kicks.
Castellana feints a counter leg kick.
Castellana checks a leg kick nicely.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tosen throws out the jab.
Castellana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tosen moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Tosen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Tosen thows a leg kick but Castellana checks it
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tosen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
Castellana takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles 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!
A solid body kick from Tosen. #KD#
Tosen drops his shoulder and cracks Castellana with a huge uppercut! Castellana goes down! Can Tosen finish him? #ROC#Castellana is rocked!
Tosen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Castellana pulls Tosen in close to prevent any damage.
Castellana keeping moving, preventing Tosen from controlling successfully.
Castellana wants to get back to his feet but Tosen passes into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Tosen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tosen is trying to control the action in half guard but Castellana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castellana preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tosen trying to pass the guard but Castellana defending well. #SUB#
Tosen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castellana has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tosen is looking to advance position but Castellana won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mama Tosen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Castellana lands a jab to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tosen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
A swing and a miss from Castellana.
Castellana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tosen. Tosen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tosen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castellana can do to turn this around?
Tosen throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tosen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tosen is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castellana.
Castellana wants to clinch up but Tosen keeps it at a distance.
Tosen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Castellana misses.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Castellana manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen thows a leg kick but Castellana checks it
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tosen connects with a leg kick.
Tosen throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Castellana feints and then cracks Tosen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tosen down.
Tosen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Castellana swinging wildly here.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Tosen's shoulder, as Tosen tries to avoid the shot.
Tosen jabs Castellana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosen. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosen backing away here, and Castellana unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick lands for Tosen.
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tosen.
Tosen throws a right hand that misses
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tosen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Tosen. #BC2#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tosen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Tosen lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castellana checks it well.
Castellana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castellana tries to score with a low kick but Tosen moves his leg out of the way.
Castellana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tosen finds it's way round the side to connect with Castellana's head.
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Tosen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana is still on wobbly legs! Can Tosen finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Gianni Castellana's cut even more.
Tosen drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Castellana's head, knocking him out cold! Tosen is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mama Tosen!
Mama Tosen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Castellana vs Hatfield     
Date:   Mar 26, 2023
#R1#
Jab by Castellana.
Castellana tries to clinch but Hatfield moves away
and Hatfield counters with a straight right hand.
Castellana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.#CL#
Castellana moves into the clinch.
Hatfield throws an elbow but it misses.
Castellana lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hatfield! But no joy.
Castellana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castellana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castellana slips under a jab from Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hatfield moves out of range as Castellana strikes.
Hatfield 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana avoids the head kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield throws a looping overhand right but Castellana ducks down to avoid it.
Castellana throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castellana cracks Hatfield with an open hand slap.
Castellana swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hatfield counter with a right hand.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Castellana clinches up with Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatfield clobbers Castellana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hatfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castellana.
Hatfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Castellana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatfield under the eye.
Castellana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Castellana there.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Hatfield.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Hatfield's shoulder, as Hatfield tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana tries to clinch there but Hatfield circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Castellana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Hatfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
A swing and a miss from Hatfield.#T3#
Hatfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castellana misses with a head kick.
Castellana throws a combination that misses
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellana swings widly with a right hand
and Hatfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hatfield tests Castellana's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Castellana pushes Hatfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Hatfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hatfield looking to throw knees to the head but Castellana is blocking nicely.
Castellana pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Hatfield to work. #T4#
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Castellana leaning against his opponent.
Hatfield tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
I was talking to Castellana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hatfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch.
Castellana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hatfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana wants to clinch
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellana walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Castellana is rocked!
Castellana is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Hatfield Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Castellana is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Riley Hatfield! Riley Hatfield retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Riley Hatfield thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Morris     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
Castellana falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Krawlee to counter with a crisp jab.
Krawlee throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Krawlee.#CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Castellana scores with the left hand. Krawlee knows he should have avoided that one.
Krawlee cracks Castellana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Castellana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krawlee counters with a nice uppercut.
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Castellana connects with a body shot that sends Krawlee's belly button to the back.
Krawlee scores with a nice right hand.
Krawlee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
Kree P Krawlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Castellana drives through and clinches with Krawlee against the cage.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Krawlee blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Krawlee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Castellana drives through and clinches with Krawlee against the cage.
Krawlee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castellana keeps control of Krawlee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Krawlee is trying to break free.#T1#
Krawlee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Krawlee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krawlee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castellana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Krawlee avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Krawlee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castellana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castellana cracks Krawlee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Castellana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castellana is looking to slow Krawlee down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Castellana.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krawlee shoots in and drives through. Castellana sprawls well.#TD2#
Krawlee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castellana's guard.
Castellana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Castellana is keeping the position.
Castellana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krawlee's guard. #REVR#
Krawlee wants to control but Castellana passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Castellana has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Krawlee works to full guard.
Krawlee has a closed guard, preventing Castellana from standing up.
Krawlee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castellana wants to get up but he can't break Krawlee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Castellana from controlling successfully.
Krawlee trying to control the position. #T3##SU#
Castellana stands and steps away. Krawlee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Castellana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Castellana throws a head kick but Krawlee moves out of range.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krawlee scores with a shot to the body.
Krawlee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castellana is fending him off so far but Krawlee persists. Nope, Castellana circles away and we're back to standing.
Krawlee shoots and misses
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee.
Castellana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Krawlee misses the body punch
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
Castellana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krawlee.
Krawlee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.
Castellana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castellana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krawlee moves forwards but Castellana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Castellana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Castellana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Krawlee misses its intended target.
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krawlee doesn't seem bothered though.
Krawlee throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
It looked like Castellana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krawlee.
Castellana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krawlee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castellana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krawlee misses with an uppercut
and Castellana counters with a low kick, right behind Krawlee 's knee.
Castellana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Castellana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krawlee.
Castellana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana tries to clinch up but Krawlee circles away and keeps his distance.
Castellana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krawlee's head.
Krawlee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Krawlee throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana misses with a hook.
Castellana missing with a left hand there. Krawlee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krawlee can do to turn this around?
Krawlee loads up on a big right hand but Castellana slips the punch.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Krawlee throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krawlee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Castellana cracks Krawlee with a good jab.#TD2#
Castellana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Castellana is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Krawlee manages to break the clinch.
Krawlee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castellana momentarily. #TD2#
Krawlee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castellana's guard.

Castellana is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Krawlee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Castellana lands a body shot.
Krawlee tries to circle away but Castellana has him pinned against the cage.
Krawlee tries to break the clinch but Castellana is controlling the position.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Castellana digs a right hand into Krawlee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krawlee's gas tank.
Krawlee is breathing heavily.
Castellana scores with a shot to the side of Krawlee's head. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krawlee swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana counters with an inside leg kick.
Krawlee scores with a decent looking hook.
Krawlee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Castellana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krawlee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castellana but Castellana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krawlee shoots in for a double leg but Castellana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krawlee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krawlee tries for a takedown but Castellana circles away easily
and Krawlee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kree P Krawlee.#T2#
Krawlee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castellana.
Krawlee throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krawlee is defended easily by Castellana.#CL#
Castellana has closed the distance and engaged Krawlee in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Castellana.
Krawlee is trying to break the clinch but Castellana has him pressed against the cage.
Castellana lands a left hand.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Krawlee backwards.
Krawlee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Krawlee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castellana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krawlee on the side of the head.
Krawlee slips under a jab from Castellana.#T3#
Krawlee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
Krawlee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Castellana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Krawlee misses its intended target.
Krawlee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Krawlee throws a shot to the body.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krawlee throws out the jab.
Krawlee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castellana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krawlee.
Castellana appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Krawlee throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Castellana with a nice cross.
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castellana thinks about countering with a head kick.
Castellana throws a sloppy body shot
and Krawlee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krawlee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castellana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Castellana throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Castellana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castellana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krawlees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krawlee misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
and Krawlee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana wants to clinch up but Krawlee keeps it at a distance.
Krawlee slips a straight right by Castellana.
Krawlee takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Castellana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castellana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krawlee is trying to break the clinch but Castellana is controlling him.#BC2#
Krawlee manages to break the clinch.
Castellana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krawlee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krawlee slips under a jab from Castellana.
Krawlee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a nice body shot.
Krawlee keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krawlee throws out the jab.
Castellana appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana'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#
Krawlee fails with the takedown
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana lands with a shot to the body.
Krawlee connects with a crisp jab.
Krawlee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castellana throws a wild body kick that Krawlee sees coming a mile off.
Castellana lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krawlee has time to react.
Castellana lands with a nice combination. Krawlee backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Krawlee is rocked!
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krawlee.
Castellana connects with a nice looking jab.
Krawlee is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellana finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krawlee throws a right hand that misses
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Krawlee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krawlee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krawlee with a poor takedown
and Castellana counters with a big right hand! Oh Krawlee is in trouble here! Castellana follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianni Castellana!
A victorious Gianni Castellana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Killer     
Date:   Feb 12, 2023
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Castellana.
Tonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castellana throws a big counter combination but Tonon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Castellana throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Castellana throws the left hand but Tonon avoids the punch easily.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castellana lunges at Tonon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonon's hand.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Tonon ducks down to avoid it.
Tonon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Tonon has managed to clinch.
Castellana looking to stall.
Tonon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Tonon controls the action.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castellana scores with a hook.
Castellana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Castellana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonon throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Tonon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Castellana counters with a quick kick to the body but Tonon blocks it.
Tonon lands with a straight right. Castellana didn't see that one coming.
Tonon scores with a body shot.
Tonon misses with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonon lands a jab to the nose.
Tonon moves in looking to clinch but Castellana pushes him off.
Castellana fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Castellana drives through and clinches with Tonon against the cage.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana tries a body shot but Tonon blocks it. #TD2#
Tonon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonon stops Castellana from standing up. #ES#
Castellana pushes Tonon off and gets back to his feet.
Tonon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana takes a swing at Tonon's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Castellana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tonon.
Tonon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonon.
Nice takedown defense from Castellana. No joy for Tonon on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Castellana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonon lunges at Castellana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castellana's hand.
Tonon scores with a decent looking hook.
Tonon throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Tonon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Castellana did well to prevent Tonon getting side control.
Castellana wants to get back to his feet.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Castellana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castellana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Castellana keeps moving.
Tonon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Tonon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Castellana is looking to escape.
Tonon slows the pace down in half guard.
Tonon trying to advance position but Castellana counters by regaining guard.
Castellana is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castellana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Castellana keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Castellana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tonon lands a nice shot that snaps Castellana's head back. #CL#
Castellana clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tonon.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castellana wants to break free but Tonon has control.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Tonon.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tonon pushes Castellana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Castellana as Tonon tries to tie him up.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Gianni Castellana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tonon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castellana finds it's way round the side to connect with Tonon's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tonon.
Tonon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown but Castellana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tonon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castellana half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tonon looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Castellana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonon goes for a double leg but Castellana avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Castellana continues to drive forward.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonon, as that shot connected.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Tonon looking to score a takedown here. Castellana is defending well but Tonon drives through and ends up in Castellana's guard.
Tonon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castellana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tonon stops Castellana from standing up. #ES#
Castellana wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tonon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castellana's guard.

Castellana pushes Tonon off and scrambles back to his feet. #T1#
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Tonon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tonon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tonon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonon throws a right hand that misses
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Tonon is breathing heavily.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castellana counters with a left and a right that stings Tonon.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tonon throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Tonon looks to move away, Castellana throws a big counter combo but Tonon just gets out of the way.
Tonon looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Tonon tries to bum rush Castellana with a series of wild strikes but Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Castellana swings for the body but Tonon moves out of range.
A big right from Castellana misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tonon.
Tonon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonon there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tonon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castellana circles away quickly and effectively.
Castellana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castellana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castellana to score with a decent uppercut.
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tonon to counter with a crisp jab.
Castellana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castellana throws the left hand but Tonon avoids the punch easily.
Tonon jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.
Tonon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Castellana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tonon. That did some damage!#T3#
Castellana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tonon tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Tonon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Castellana gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
Castellana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tonon punishes Castellana's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonon misses the shot to the body.
Tonon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tonon takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
Tonon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castellana defends it nicely.
Castellana lands an overhand right.
Castellana lands a nice shot that snaps Tonon's head back.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
A combination from Tonon does no damage.
Tonon throws a hook but Castellana avoids it easily.
Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Tonon throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Tonon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellana manages to avoid it.
Tonon swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonon misses.
Tonon looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Castellana lands a jab to Tonon's midsection.
Tonon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castellana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tonon 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.
Tonon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tonon works Castellana's body with a nice hook.
Tonon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tonon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castellana counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tonon misses with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon misses with a looping right.
Castellana throws a hook to the side of Tonon's head but Tonon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Castellana rushes Tonon and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castellana lands a leg kick that knocks Tonon off balance momentarily.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Castellana clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonon backwards.
Tonon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow. #BC#
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Castellana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tonon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Castellana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonon's sensitive parts.
Castellana is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Tonon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonon slips under a jab from Castellana.
Tonon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tonon lands with a shot to the body.
Castellana misses the shot to the body.
Tonon lands a head shot.
Tonon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Castellana closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tonon scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon misses with a takedown
and Castellana counters with a right hand to the body.
Damian Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Castellana connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonon swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Castellana.
Tonon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castellana defends well and Tonon ends up having to push Castellana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castellana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Tonon's leg. Tonon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castellana lands with an uppercut that bounces Tonon off the cage and back into range.
Tonon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castellana. Castellana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castellana 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.
Tonon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tonon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana throws a combination. Tonon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tonon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonon keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Tonon throws a hook but Castellana avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Tonon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonon throws a sloppy body shot
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tonon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tonon misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tonon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana slaps away a takedown attempt from Tonon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tonon tries to move into range but Castellana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Castellana clinches up with Tonon and pushes him back against the cage.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Tonon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castellanas head.
Tonon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castellana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A hook to the body from Tonon.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Castellana manages to get underhooks. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tonon's elbow.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Castellana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tonon looking for a takedown.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Castellana taking a breather.
Tonon misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Castellana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tonon up against the cage.
Tonon looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Tonon avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Tonon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gianni Castellana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castellana 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!

A very excited looking Gianni Castellana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Borgia     
Date:   Jan 21, 2023
#R1#
Hatfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hatfield stuns Castellana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Castellana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castellana with the inside leg kick.
Castellana walks into a straight right hand from Hatfield.#CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Castellana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hatfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hatfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Castellana throws an off balance right hand
and Hatfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana blocks a jab.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Castellana ducks under and follows up with a left that Castellana also avoids with ease.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Hatfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hatfield misses with a head kick.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Castellana connects with the punch.
Castellana throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield tests Castellana's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Castellana clinches up with Hatfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Castellana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatfield.
Castellana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Castellana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hatfield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Hatfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Hatfield is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Castellana is trying to maintain a safe position but Hatfield gets an underhook and turns Castellana into the cage.
Hatfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Castellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana throws a right hand that Hatfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Hatfield also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatfield.
Hatfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Castellana with a body shot.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hatfield.
Hatfield keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hatfield throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a thumping low kick.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Castellana counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Castellana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Castellana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hatfield doesn't seem phased though.
Hatfield lunges at Castellana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castellana's hand.
Castellana wants to clinch.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatfield.#CL#
Castellana instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Hatfield lands with a right to the head.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Hatfield tries to break free but Castellana pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Castellana managing to block the knees to the body from Hatfield.
Castellana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatfield controls his hands.
Castellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield taking a breather.
Castellana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hatfield trying to control the position but instead, Castellana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hatfield into the cage.
Castellana effectively controlling the action here.
Hatfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatfield tries to stall but Castellana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hatfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Hatfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Castellana has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Castellana.
A short right from Castellana.
Hatfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana pushes Hatfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Nice shot by Hatfield.
Castellana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Hatfield does it's job there.
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
and Hatfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hatfield catches Castellana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Hatfield wants to stall.
Hatfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Castellana is pushing Hatfield up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castellana lands a left hand.
Castellana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Hatfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castellana scores with a shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
Hatfield is trying to break the clinch but Castellana has him pressed against the cage.
Hatfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gianni Castellana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castellana lands with a right to the head.
Castellana effectively controlling the action here.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Hatfield avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Hatfield tries a knee to the head but Castellana blocks it.
Hatfield working hard to break the clinch.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hatfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Hatfield backwards.
Hatfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatfield.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Hatfield's leg. Hatfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castellana scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatfield ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Castellana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castellana misses with a hook to the body
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castellana swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Hatfield misses its intended target.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Hatfield lands.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.#T3#
Castellana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hatfield at a distance.
Castellana throws a low kick, looking for Hatfield's leg but Hatfield calmly moves out of range.
Hatfield throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castellana moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Castellana moves out of range as Hatfield strikes.
A punch combination from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #KD2#
Hatfield lands a left and a right that send Castellana crashing to the mat, dazed. Hatfield thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Castellana is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hatfield counters with a huge right that knocks Castellana out cold! Hatfield is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Hatfield!
After winning the bout, Riley Hatfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Castellana     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022
#R1#
Nice jab there from Tosen.
Castellana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Tosen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tosen throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castellana! But no joy.
Castellana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castellana scores with a shot to the body.
Castellana lands a two punch combo.
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Tosen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen tries a low kick but Castellana avoids it.
Castellana is looking to chop away at Tosen's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tosen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tosen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castellana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castellana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tosen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Castellana connects with an inside leg kick.
Tosen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Castellana falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tosen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mama Tosen!
Mama Tosen retains his lightweight title!
Mama Tosen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Kowalkiewicz     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1#
Castellana misses with a low kick as Tonon jumps back.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castellana as he avoids it easily.
Tonon scores with a hook to the body. Castellana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castellana keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonon was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.#TD#
Tonon dives in and scores a takedown into Castellana's guard.#ES2#
Castellana wriggles free and stands up.
Tonon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tonon takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castellana scores with a sloppy right hand. Tonon should have avoided that one.
Tonon misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castellana! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tonon.
Castellana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tonon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castellana steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Tonon clinches.
Tonon wants a takedown but no success here.
Tonon looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tonon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonon controls his hands.
Tonon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tonon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castellana is defending well.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castellana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Castellana. #BC2#
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castellana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonon.
Tonon feinted with a counter takedown.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tonon works Castellana's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Tonon moves out of range of the strikes.
Tonon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonon misses with a body shot.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonon misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Castellana as he avoids it easily.
Tonon loads up on a big right hand but Castellana slips the punch.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Castellana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tonon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Tonon lands a takedown into guard.
Tonon won't allow Castellana to sweep him here.
Tonon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castellana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castellana wants to get back to his feet but Tonon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Castellana is retaining full guard. #T3#
Castellana keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Tonon drops back looking for a leg! Castellana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castellana manages to kick Tonon off! Tonon jumps back into Castellana's guard.
Castellana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonon postures up in Castellana's guard and throws a big left but Castellana blocks it.
Tonon prevents Castellana from getting back to his feet.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castellana pulls Tonon in close to prevent any damage.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castellana is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castellana keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Castellana pulls Tonon in close to prevent any damage.
Castellana keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tonon with a poor takedown
and Castellana counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Castellana throws a big shot that misses.
Tonon throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Castellana.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castellana but Castellana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tonon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gianni Castellana 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#
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonon doesn't seem bothered though.
Castellana works Tonon's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Tonon.
Castellana throws the left hand but Tonon avoids the punch easily.
Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
A big left from Castellana misses.
Tonon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.
Tonon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castellana scores with the left hand. Tonon knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonon.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tonon.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Tonon tries to counter with a takedown but Castellana is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Tonon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tonon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
Tonon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon scores with a shot to the body.
Castellana swings for the body but Tonon moves out of range.
Tonon feinted with a counter takedown.
Tonon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.
Castellana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonon.
Tonon lands with a shot to the body.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonon misses the target.
Gianni Castellana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonon lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Castellana.
Tonon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castellana has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonon.
Tonon fails with the takedown.#T2#
Castellana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonon looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.
Tonon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castellana. That's going to slow Tonon down.
Tonon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castellana circles away.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tonon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castellana sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Castellana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tonon.
Castellana misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Castellana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tonon lands the left hand.
A low kick lands for Castellana.
Tonon takes one to the side of the head.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tonon was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown but Castellana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castellana throws a nice looking combination but Tonon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Castellana gets caught napping as Tonon dives in and scores a takedown. Castellana manages to retain guard.

Castellana has his feet on Tonon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonon is looking to clinch but Castellana is avoiding it.
Castellana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Tonon misses with a body shot. #T4#
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonon.
Castellana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tonon is looking to wear down Castellana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tonon walks into a jab.
Castellana misses with a wild body shot.
Castellana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonon. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castellana tries to avoid it but Tonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castellana to the ground. Castellana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castellana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tonon ducks right into an uppercut from Castellana.
Castellana cracks Tonon with an open hand slap.
Tonon misses with a double jab.
Castellana is looking to slow Tonon down with leg kicks.
Tonon takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Tonon misses.
Tonon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tonon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Castellana lands a right hook to the body.
Castellana cracks Tonon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Castellana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Castellana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castellana is looking to clinch.
Tonon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tonon shoots in but Castellana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Tonon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Castellana throws out a loose jab but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonon just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Castellana does it's job there.
Tonon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castellana's waist but Castellana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tonon off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Tonon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Castellana looks to land a left hand but Tonon moved out of range nicely.
Tonon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Castellana sprawls and moves away.
Donk. Castellana catches Tonon right on the button with a cross.
Tonon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Castellana lands an overhand right.
Tonon misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Castellana.
Tonon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Castellana.
Tonon throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonon throws out a powerful 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!
Castellana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tonon takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Tonon misses.
Nice jab there from Tonon.
Donk. Tonon catches Castellana right on the button with a cross.
Tonon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellana.
Damian Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Castellana blocks a jab.
Castellana stuffs the takedown attempt from Tonon. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet.
Castellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tonon scores with a hook to the body. Castellana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tonon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tonon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Castellana connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Tonon looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.#CL#
Castellana gets tackled into the cage by Tonon. Tonon maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Castellana.
Castellana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tonon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Tonon is trying to drag Castellana to the mat but Castellana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castellana scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castellana tries to avoid it but Tonon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castellana to the ground. Castellana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castellana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castellana stuns Tonon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castellana.
Castellana connects with a nice looking jab.
Tonon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castellana can pounce on him.
Tonon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Castellana as he connects with a hook.
Castellana scores with a spinning back kick!
Castellana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tonon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Tonon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tonon misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Tonon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castellana as he jumps to the side.
Tonon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tonon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Castellana lands with a right hand.
Tonon throws the left hand but Castellana avoids the punch easily.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castellana.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castellana.
Castellana throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Tonon drives through with a takedown into Castellana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Castellana pushes Tonon off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castellana 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!

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

 

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nurmagomedov     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castellana is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Castellana counters with an outside leg kick.
Castellana walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castellana doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castellana cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castellana slips under a jab.#CL#
Castellana clinches with his opponent.
Castellana is trying to stall.
Smith pushes Castellana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Castellana keeps him there for the moment.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith is leaning against Castellana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Castellana there.#T1#
Castellana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Castellana sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castellana takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Castellana lands the left hand.
Castellana slips a jab from Smith.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castellana.
Castellana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Castellana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Castellana's head back. #T2#
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castellana circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castellana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castellana throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Castellana walks into a jab.
Castellana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Castellana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Castellana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith blocks a jab.#T3#
Smith misses with a low kick.
Castellana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Castellana dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Castellana throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Castellana lands.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Castellana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellana misses the target.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Smith.
Castellana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith sizes up Castellana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith tries to work over Castellana's front leg with a kick but Castellana checks it.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.#ROC#Smith is rocked!#T4#
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Castellana counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianni Castellana!
Gianni Castellana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Castellana     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
Castellana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castellana scores with a nice right hand.
Castellana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Castellana manages to avoid it.
Castellana tries to land a front kick but Roy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roy misses the jab.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana looks to score with a jab to the body but Roy is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roy checks a leg kick.
Roy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Roy.
Castellana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Roy slips a straight right by Castellana.
And Roy counters with a quick kick to the body but Castellana blocks it.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Roy misses with a straight right.
Castellana throws out a counter right but Roy avoids it with no problem.
Roy tries a low kick but Castellana avoids it.
Castellana throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Castellana lands a nice hook to Roy's body. Roy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Castellana misses with a wild combination.
Castellana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castellana digs a good hook to Roy's body.
Castellana connects with a right hand. Roy shakes it off.
Roy throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellana.
Roy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Roy.#T2#
Castellana misses the jab.
Roy is looking to counter punch.
Castellana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Castellana dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roy moves away.
Castellana slips a straight right by Roy.
Castellana throws out a counter right but Roy avoids it with no problem.
Roy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roy scores with a nice body kick.
Castellana throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
Roy lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Roy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castellana's head backwards.
Castellana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Roy looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Roy throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roy.
Roy looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.#CL2#
Castellana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
Roy tries to land knees in the clinch but Castellana avoids the damage to the body.
Roy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy misses with an elbow over the top.
Roy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roy digs a right hand into Castellana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castellana's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roy. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Roy.
Roy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castellana is defending well for now.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Roy controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Roy avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Roy misses with a knee strike.
Roy lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Castellana manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Roy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roy cracks Castellana with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roy lands a nice elbow.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Roy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Castellana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castellana scores with a nice right hand.
Castellana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roy.
Roy lands with a right hand.
Roy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellana.
Roy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castellana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Castellana has closed the distance and engaged Roy in a clinch.
Roy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roy swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana wants to stall.
Roy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castellana backwards. #T1#
Roy lands an uppercut.
Roy misses with a knee strike.
Roy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Castellana is rocked!
Roy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castellana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roy pushes Castellana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castellana is still on wobbly legs! Can Roy finish him?
Roy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castellana taking a breather.
Roy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Castellana with a big uppercut! Castellana tries to clinch up but Roy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Castellana to the mat! Castellana covers up and Roy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rob Roy!
Rob Roy retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rob Roy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Babinski vs Kohler     
Date:   Oct 15, 2022
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Castellana.
Christ gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Castellana tries to clinch up
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Christ avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Christ swings for the body but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Christ throws a shot to the body.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.
Christ is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Castellana throws a counter combo.
Castellana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Johan Christ has been cut.
Castellana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice combination there by Castellana.
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!
Castellana throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Castellana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christ takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Castellana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christ's hands.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castellana.
Christ throws the left hand but Castellana avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellana lands with a shot to the body.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
And Castellana responds with a good body kick, but Christ manages to step out the way in time.
Christ walks into a jab.
Castellana misses with a looping left.#T2##CL2#
Castellana closes the distance and pushes Christ back into the cage.
Christ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castellana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Christ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castellana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castellana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castellana swings widly with a right hand
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castellana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Castellana stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castellana misses with the combination.
Christ throwing a counter right hand but Castellana manages to avoid it.
Castellana throws the left hand but Christ avoids the punch easily.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Christ gets tackled into the cage by Castellana. Castellana maintains the clinch.
Castellana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
Christ working hard to break the clinch.
Christ tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christ lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
Castellana fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castellana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Christ backs up against the cage.
Castellana cracks Christ with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castellana 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castellana throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
A good leg kick by Castellana.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castellana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Christ finds it's way through Castellana's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Castellana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Christ had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Castellana looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
Christ seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castellana.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castellana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christ.
Left hook, right uppercut from Christ.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ throws a right hand that Castellana ducks under and follows up with a left that Castellana also avoids with ease.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Castellana stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Christ throws a series of punches but Castellana moves out of range.
Christ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Christ uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castellana has time to react.
Christ throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana blocks a jab.#CL2#
Castellana darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Castellana.
Castellana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castellana has Christ pressed against the cage, preventing Christ from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christ swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castellana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gianni Castellana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Christ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Christ lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castellana at a distance.
Castellana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Castellana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christ is trying to force a seperation but Castellana has the dominant position.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christ wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Castellana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Christ controls the action.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Christ.
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Christ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Christ breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Castellana has managed to clinch.
Christ misses with the head strike. #BC#
Christ breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Castellana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Christ is looking to break free of the clinch but Castellana has double underhooks.
Christ wants to break free but Castellana has control.
Christ is trying to push Castellana away but Castellana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellana stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christ is trying to push Castellana away but Castellana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Castellana manages to break the clinch.
Castellana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Castellana throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Castellana.
Christ uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
Castellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.#T3#
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Castellana ducks down to avoid it.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Christ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castellana scores with a hook to the body. Christ takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castellana connects with a body shot that sends Christ's belly button to the back.
Castellana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Christ misses with a hook. Castellana ducked under it nicely.
Christ misses with a left hand
and Castellana counters with a left and a right that stings Christ.
Christ takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Castellana instigates a clinch.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Castellana blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Christ manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Christ 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!
Christ misses with a straight right.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christ shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Castellana eats them both and turns towards Christ to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Castellana throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Castellana connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Castellana.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Christ is rocked!
Castellana throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Christ stumbling backwards into the cage! Christ bounces back off the cage towards Castellana, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Castellana lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Castellana celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gianni Castellana!
Our winner, Gianni Castellana, 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: Cuntmara vs River 2     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022
#R1#
Castellana avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castellana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Castellana doesn't manage to clinch there - Reedtz circles away.
Castellana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castellana there as he acknowledges the shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reedtz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reedtz avoids the head kick by Castellana.
Reedtz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reedtz throws a sloppy body shot
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reedtz. That did some damage!
Reedtz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reedtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reedtz.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Reedtz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Reedtz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reedtz lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reedtz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Castellana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Reedtz throwing strikes but missing.
Reedtz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Castellana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castellana wants to stand up but Reedtz is controlling him.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Castellana keeps moving.
Castellana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reedtz avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Reedtz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reedtz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castellana takes a swing at Reedtz's ribcage but misses.
Castellana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reedtz.
Castellana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reedtz tries to move into range but Castellana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Castellana doesn't manage to clinch there - Reedtz circles away.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown but Castellana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castellana lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reedtz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castellana as he jumps to the side.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Reedtz throws a low kick but Castellana avoids it.
A jab from Castellana finds it's way through Reedtz's defenses. #TD2#
Reedtz shoots in and gets a takedown into Castellana's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Castellana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reedtz connects with a couple of short punches.
Castellana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reedtz is working Castellana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reedtz stops Castellana from standing up.
Castellana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reedtz's guard. #REVR#
Castellana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Reedtz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castellana stopping the sweep attempt from Reedtz.#T4#
Castellana looking to sit in guard and control but Reedtz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reedtz throws a big elbow that misses.
Castellana wants to stand but Reedtz is controlling the position.
Reedtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reedtz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reedtz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castellana keeps working.
Reedtz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Castellana haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rasmus Reedtz 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#
Reedtz misses with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reedtz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castellana.
Reedtz tries to move into range but Castellana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reedtz shoots in looking for a takedown but Castellana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reedtz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reedtz swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Reedtz misses
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reedtz avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Reedtz throws a low kick, looking for Castellana's leg but Castellana calmly moves out of range.
Reedtz throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
Reedtz misses with a right hand
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
Castellana misses with a body kick.
Reedtz lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Reedtz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castellana to the ground. Reedtz is now in Castellana's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reedtz passes Castellana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reedtz drops an elbow to the side of Castellana's head.
Castellana tries to kick Reedtz off but Reedtz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Reedtz lands strikes from half guard.
Reedtz is trying to control. Castellana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reedtz stops Castellana from getting back to his feet.
Reedtz drops an elbow to the side of Castellana's head.
Reedtz throws a strike but Castellana avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Reedtz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reedtz is fighting to break Castellana's control of his arms but Castellana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Castellana 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.
Reedtz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Castellana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reedtz blocks a jab.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Reedtz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castellana.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castellana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Reedtz scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Castellana. Beautiful body shot.
Reedtz throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Castellana loads up on a big right hand but Reedtz slips the punch.
Nice shot by Reedtz.
A jab from Reedtz misses.
Reedtz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reedtz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Reedtz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castellana tried to counter with a leg kick but Reedtz avoided it.
Castellana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reedtz checks it well. #TD2#
Reedtz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castellana's guard.
Reedtz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Castellana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Reedtz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Castellana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reedtz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castellana looking to control.
Reedtz won't allow Castellana to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reedtz throws a leg kick but Castellana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Reedtz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Castellana did well to prevent Reedtz getting side control.
Reedtz drops an elbow to the side of Castellana's head.
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 Gianni Castellana 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#
Jab, jab by Castellana - just one landing.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reedtz.
Castellana blocks a jab.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Reedtz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Reedtz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castellana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castellana's corner calls for a 1-2. Castellana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Reedtz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Castellana on his heels. He'll look to pass Castellana's guard now, I'm sure.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Castellana manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reedtz takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Castellana on the inside.
Castellana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reedtz tries to score a body lock takedown but Castellana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castellana. #TD2#
Reedtz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Castellana regains guard.

Castellana pushes Reedtz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reedtz throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reedtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Reedtz.
Castellana misses the jab.
Reedtz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasmus Reedtz.
Reedtz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reedtz misses with a looping right.
Reedtz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castellana.
Castellana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reedtz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Castellana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reedtz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Castellana.#T2#
Castellana throws a sloppy head kick and Reedtz moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Reedtz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reedtz showed some decent athleticism there.
Castellana wants to control but Reedtz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Reedtz is looking for a kimura here.
Reedtz trying to control from half guard but Castellana is working away.
Castellana looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Reedtz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castellana keeps working.
Castellana pushes Reedtz off looking to stand but Reedtz dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Reedtz is looking for a kimura here.
Castellana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reedtz wants to control from the top but Castellana keeps moving.
Castellana is looking to stand back up but Reedtz counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Castellana. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reedtz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reedtz lands strikes from half guard.
Reedtz lands strikes from half guard.
Castellana pushes Reedtz off but Reedtz dives into side control.
Castellana is looking to regain half guard here but Reedtz keeps moving and retains side control.
Reedtz tries to score with some ground and pound. Castellana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Castellana is not content to let Reedtz control the position. #SUB2#
Reedtz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Castellana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castellana 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gianni Castellana!

Gianni Castellana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Babinski     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022
#R1#
Bader scores with the left hand. Castellana knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bader looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Castellana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bader blocks a head kick by Castellana.
Castellana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castellana.#CL#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana has Bader pressed against the cage, preventing Bader from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bader is trying to break free.
Castellana leaning against his opponent.
Castellana prevents Bader from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Bader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timo Bader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bader needs to keep his hands up - Castellana had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from Bader finds it's target.
Bader misses with a left hand
and Castellana counters with a low kick, right behind Bader 's knee.
Bader misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Castellana.
Decent striking displayed by Bader there.
Bader moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bader throws a poor cross that misses
and Castellana counters with a leg kick.
Bader throws the left hand but Castellana avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Bader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castellana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Bader is rocked!
Bader lands a nice looking body shot.
Bader is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellana finish him?
Castellana connects with a combination that backs up Bader into the cage. Castellana lands a flurry of punches that gets past Bader's guard. Bader is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Castellana bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianni Castellana!
During a confident post fight interview, Gianni Castellana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Lomax     
Date:   Aug 27, 2022
#R1#
Castellana throws a sloppy body shot
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castellana.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Castellana looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hakekia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellana throws a solid leg kick but Hakekia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castellana.
Castellana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castellana or not. #BC2#
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Hakekia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Castellana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castellana.
Hakekia cracks Castellana with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Hakekia needs to keep his hands up - Castellana had a free shot at his head there.
Castellana looks to land a body kick but Hakekia moved away.
Hakekia throws a right hand that misses
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castellana doesn't seem phased though.
Castellana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
A jab from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castellana's head.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hakekia defending well as Castellana loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Hakekia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.
Castellana blocks a low kick nicely.
Hakekia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castellana's hands.
Castellana 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.
Hakekia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castellana in his tracks.
Hakekia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Castellana had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellana connects with a nice looking jab.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellana checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Castellana throws a head kick but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Castellana.#T3#
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
Hakekia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hakekia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Castellana tries to clinch there but Hakekia circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Hakekia unleashes a big counter combination but Castellana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castellana thumps Hakekia with a low kick.
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia throws a front kick that sends Castellana stumbling back into the cage.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hakekia.
Hakekia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana thows a leg kick but Hakekia checks it
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body. Castellana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Hakekia there.
Hakekia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hakekia wants to land a leg kick but Castellana is out of range.
Castellana throws a good cross that connects.
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castellana's knee momentarily.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia 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.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Hakekia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castellana tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
Castellana needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Hakekia.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Castellana lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia throws a series of strikes that have Castellana backpedaling.
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Hakekia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hakekia slips a jab from Castellana.
Castellana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana avoiding damage.
Hakekia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hakekia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hakekia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castellana is looking to control Hakekia's arms but Hakekia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castellana has his back to the cage.
Hakekia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Hakekia scores with a hook to the body.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Hakekia.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hakekia.
Castellana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Hakekia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hakekia's head backwards.
Hakekia lands with a cross.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
Hakekia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Castellana darts in and clinches Hakekia up against the cage.#T1#
Castellana is trying to maintain a safe position but Hakekia gets an underhook and turns Castellana into the cage.
Hakekia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana 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.
Castellana has Hakekia pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hakekia.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Hakekia controls his hands.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Hakekia avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Hakekia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Castellana.
Hakekia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castellana or not.
Castellana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hakekia digs a right hand underneath Castellana's ribcage. Castellana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hakekia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakekia throws a hook but Castellana avoids it easily.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Castellana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castellana cracks a nice hook into Hakekia's ribs.#T2#
Castellana checks a low kick from Hakekia.#CL#
Castellana closes the distance and pushes Hakekia back into the cage.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castellana looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castellana there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana moves forwards but Hakekia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castellana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakekia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakekia cracks Castellana with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Castellana.
Castellana throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia digs a good body shot into Castellana's ribs.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.
Castellana loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Castellana lands a head shot.#T3#
Castellana moves in looking to clinch but Hakekia pushes him off.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Castellana throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Castellana throws a chopping leg kick but Hakekia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Castellana.
Hakekia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castellana's head.
Castellana swings widly with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellana takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia tries to land a leg kick but Castellana saw it coming and moves away.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Castellana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Castellana.#T4#
Castellana sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Castellana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Castellana avoids them all with ease.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castellana checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellana misses the target.
Castellana walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Castellana throws a chopping leg kick but Hakekia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia connects with the punch.
Hakekia is looking to slow Castellana down with leg kicks.
Castellana lands a head shot.
Hakekia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Castellana misses.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Castellana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hakekia works Castellana's body with a nice hook.
Hakekia misses the body punch
and Castellana counters with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castellana.
Castellana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Castellana throws a wild body kick that Hakekia sees coming a mile off.
Castellana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia tries to land a body kick
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
Hakekia throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.#T1#
Hakekia throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castellana.
Castellana throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Hakekia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Castellana.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Castellana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakekia misses the target.
Hakekia moves away from the strike by Castellana.
A punch combination from Hakekia misses.
Castellana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castellana scores with a decent looking hook.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Castellana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.#T2#
Castellana misses with a body shot
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellana throws a push kick but Hakekia slaps the foot to one side.
Castellana will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hakekia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Castellana lands with a good body shot.
Castellana tries a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Castellana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to work over Castellana's front leg with a kick but Castellana checks it.
It looked like Castellana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Castellana lands a jab.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
Castellana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Hakekia as he connects with a hook.
Castellana with the inside leg kick.
Castellana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Hakekia scores with a jab. Castellana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castellana throws a front kick aimed at Hakekia's knee but Hakekia avoids it well.
Hakekia tries to work over Castellana's front leg with a kick but Castellana checks it.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses.
Castellana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castellana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.
Castellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Castellana thows a body kick. Hakekia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia tries to land a leg kick but Castellana saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Castellana throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hakekia slips a jab and a cross from Castellana.
Hakekia with a jab.
Jab by Hakekia.
Hakekia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castellana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hakekia takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castellana steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Castellana cracks Hakekia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castellana walks into a left hand.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Hakekia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alika Hakekia.
Well Hakekia 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!

In his post fight interview, Alika Hakekia gave a big smile as he said 'ISPA PERKELE YOUR NOTHING BUT A PUSSY BITCH CUNT, YOU CAN’T BEAT ME AND YOU KNOW I WON THE REMATCH . I WANT TO END THIS TRILOGY, I BEAT HIM 2 TIMES AS LAST FIGHT WAS ROBBED SERIOUSLY FUCK HYPE ALEXANDER BIRO AND GIVE ME MY TITLE SHOT NOW . IM ONLY MOTHERFUCKING MAN THAT ISA CAN’T BEAT '.

 

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Castella     
Date:   Aug 12, 2022
#R1#
Castellana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perkele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Perkele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perkele cracks Castellana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Perkele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Castellana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Perkele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele swats away the attempt to clinch by Castellana.
A quick step to the side and Perkele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Castellana feints a counter leg kick.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele blocks a head kick by Castellana.
Perkele jabs at Castellana's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana throws a series of strikes that have Perkele backpedaling. #T1#
Perkele is looking to slow Castellana down with leg kicks.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castellana throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ispa Perkele has been cut.
Castellana throws a front kick aimed at Perkele's knee but Perkele avoids it well.
Castellana takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Castellana misses with a right hand
and Perkele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Perkele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Perkele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Perkele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Castellana scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele thuds a left hand into Castellana's body.
Castellana throws the left hand but Perkele avoids the punch easily.
Perkele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Perkele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Castellana.
Perkele motions for Castellana to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele tries to move into range but Castellana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perkele throws the left hand but Castellana avoids the punch easily.
Castellana connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Castellana coming out on top.
Castellana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellana slips under a jab.#CL2#
Castellana moves into the clinch.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Perkele manages to break the clinch.
Perkele misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Castellana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
A little feinted left hand from Perkele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellana throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Castellana.
Perkele looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perkele can pounce on him.
Castellana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perkele cracks a nice hook into Castellana's ribs.
Good leg kick by Castellana.
Perkele throws the left hand but Castellana avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Perkele.
Castellana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellana misses with a right hand
and Perkele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana misses with a body shot
and Perkele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Castellana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele ducks right into an uppercut from Castellana.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Perkele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castellana on the side of the head.
Perkele avoids the body shot from Castellana.
A head kick misses from Castellana.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellana throws out the jab.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellana.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Perkele catches Castellana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castellana tries to clinch up.
Castellana throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele thumps Castellana with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Castellana blocks the low kick.
Castellana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Perkele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perkele there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Castellana off balance momentarily.
Perkele checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Castellana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Castellana throws a leg kick but Perkele sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castellana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkele finds it's way round the side to connect with Castellana's head.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Castellana's front leg but catches the back leg as Castellana tries to avoid it.
Castellana with a jab.
Perkele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Castellana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Castellana slips a jab from Perkele.
Castellana scores with a jab to the head.
Castellana lands a leg kick that knocks Perkele off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Castellana takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perkele.
Castellana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Perkele lands an uppercut.#BC#
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkele keeps the fight on the outside.
Perkele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castellana on the side of the head.
Castellana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castellana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castellana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Castellana thumps Perkele with a low kick.
Castellana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Perkele counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkele slips a jab from Castellana.
Perkele 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.
Castellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.#T3#
A slow jab from Castellana misses its intended target.
Castellana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perkele digs a good body shot into Castellana's ribs.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
Castellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perkele.
Castellana connects with a looping right hand.
Castellana throws out a loose jab but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Castellana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Perkele lands a leg kick that knocks Castellana off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Perkele. Beautiful body shot.
Perkele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Castellana cracks Perkele with an open hand slap.#T4#
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Castellana slips the punch.
Perkele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castellana in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Perkele misses.
Castellana digs a good hook to Perkele's body.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Perkele moved out of range.
Perkele half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Perkele misses.
Perkele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Castellana.
Castellana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Castellana catches Perkele right on the button with a cross.
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 Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Castellana takes the fight into the clinch.
Perkele misses with the head strike.
Castellana blocking some punches. #BC#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkele with the inside leg kick.
Perkele staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castellana.
Castellana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick from Castellana.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana misses with a right hand
and Perkele counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perkele takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Castellana tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellana throws out the jab.
Castellana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
Perkele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castellana misses with an uppercut
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.
Perkele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Castellana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perkele moves out of range as Castellana strikes.
Perkele thumps Castellana with a low kick.
Perkele checks a low kick from Castellana.
Perkele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Castellana ducks down to avoid it.
Castellana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Perkele scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Perkele - just one landing.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkele, as that shot connected.
Perkele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perkele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Castellana connects with a nice looking jab.
Castellana misses with a looping left.
Castellana takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Perkele checks a leg kick nicely.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Castellana tries a quick counter leg kick but Perkele is wise to it.
Perkele throws a chopping leg kick but Castellana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Castellana throws a fast counter high kick but Perkele manages to duck under it in time.
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Castellana feints a counter leg kick.
Castellana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castellana fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Castellana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perkele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Perkele lands a jab to the nose.
Castellana looks to clinch
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Castellana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Castellana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some bone on bone action there as Castellana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castellana tests Perkele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gianni Castellana just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Castellana scores with a jab. Perkele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellana throws a lazy uppercut
and Perkele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Castellana really felt that one!
Castellana throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkele misses its target.
Perkele loads up on a big right hand but Castellana slips the punch.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castellana throws a big shot that misses.
Castellana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Castellana cracks Perkele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Castellana throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Castellana loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Perkele misses the target.
Castellana misses with a two punch combination.
Castellana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Castellana throws a body punch but Perkele moves out of range.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whack! Perkele lands a heavy head kick that drops Castellana. The ref tackles Perkele to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Castellana was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ispa Perkele thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nti     
Date:   Jul 22, 2022
#R1#
Marui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castellana throws a hook to the side of Marui's head but Marui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marui waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marui. #CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Marui looks to land a left hand but Castellana moved out of range nicely.
Marui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellana misses the target.#CL#
Castellana gets a clinch.
Marui is leaning against Castellana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marui stalling in the clinch but Castellana improves position.
Marui takes a shot to the head.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Castellana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marui scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui misses with a body shot.
Marui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellana manages to avoid it.#T1#
Marui scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Castellana doesn't seem bothered though.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Marui uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Marui digs a good hook to Castellana's body.
Castellana lands the left hand.
Castellana thumps Marui with a low kick.
Marui cracks a nice hook into Castellana's ribs.
Castellana scores with a nice right hand.
Marui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castellana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Castellana. That snapped Marui'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!
Castellana catches Marui with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castellana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marui throws a shot to the body.
Marui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marui tries to move into range but Castellana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Marui throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marui is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castellana rather than just go for the knockout.
Castellana tries to clinch up but Marui circles away and keeps his distance.
Castellana scores with a jab to the body.
Marui misses with a shot to the body
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Castellana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castellana.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Marui saw that one coming.
Marui avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Marui slips a straight right by Castellana.
Marui let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marui.
Castellana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marui scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Marui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellana manages to avoid it.
Marui chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castellana can pounce on him. #T3#
Castellana dodges the punch combination from Marui.
Marui stuns Castellana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marui misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castellana.
Castellana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marui misses with the combination.
Marui circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marui throws a shot to the body.
Marui lands with a cross.
Marui moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Castellana is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Castellana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Marui closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Naoko Marui has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marui throws out the jab.
Marui misses with a hook.
Castellana's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Castellana duly obliges.
Marui connects with a body shot that sends Castellana's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Marui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana wants to clinch.
Marui throws a counter combo.
Marui lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marui misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marui lands a nice shot to the body.
Marui throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
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 Gianni Castellana will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Castellana throws a leg kick which misses Marui's front leg but catches the back leg as Marui tries to avoid it.
Marui misses with a double jab
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marui cracks a nice hook into Castellana's ribs.
Marui misses with a combination
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Castellana gets a clinch.
Marui throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana cracks Marui with an open hand slap.
Castellana lands a lovely overhand right.
Castellana throws a nice outside 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!
Castellana punishes Marui's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Marui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marui misses with a body shot.
Castellana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marui to score with a decent uppercut.
Marui walks into a stiff left hand from Castellana.
Castellana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castellana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marui misses with a combination
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Marui is rocked!
Marui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana swings for the body but Marui moves out of range.
Marui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a body kick that stops Marui in his tracks momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
A big left from Castellana misses.
Marui is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marui throws a body shot but no joy.
Marui lands a jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marui jabs Castellana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Marui lands with a straight right. Castellana didn't see that one coming.
Castellana missing with a left hand there. Marui was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marui slips a straight right by Castellana.
Marui appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castellana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marui with a hook.
Marui on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A punch combination from Castellana misses.
Marui is looking for the big counter here.
Castellana connects with a solid leg kick.
Marui's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marui ducks right into an uppercut from Castellana.
Marui misses with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a left to the body.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.#T3#
Marui gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Castellana slips a straight right by Marui.
Castellana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marui throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
Marui misses with a body shot
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
Marui lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellana tries to bum rush Marui with a series of wild strikes but Marui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castellana throws a leg kick which misses Marui's front leg but catches the back leg as Marui tries to avoid it.
Castellana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marui's sensitive parts.
Nice jab there from Castellana.
Marui throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marui misses with a double jab
and Castellana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marui swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marui walks into a stiff left hand from Castellana.
Marui is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellana finish him?
Marui getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marui seems to have recovered his senses.
Marui takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marui.
Castellana lands a glancing blow to the side of Marui's head.
Marui misses the body punch
and Castellana counters with a right hand to the body.
Marui thuds a left hand into Castellana's body.
Marui lands a nice shot to the body.
Castellana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marui swinging wildly here.
Castellana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Marui on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castellana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marui's head.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Marui scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marui misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellana misses the target.
Castellana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marui misses with a body shot.
Marui stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castellana.
Marui misses the body punch
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Castellana - just one landing.
Marui jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marui bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marui sizes up Castellana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marui misses with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marui's knee momentarily.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marui throws out the jab.
Marui thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Castellana connects with a body shot.
Marui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marui takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Castellana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Castellana connects with a nice looking jab.
Marui has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marui throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Marui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Marui misses with a body shot.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castellana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marui moves forwards but Castellana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marui can do to turn this around?
Marui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castellana lands a nice shot that snaps Marui's head back. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
A nice side step and Marui releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marui ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Castellana! Marui is out on his feet! Castellana rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Marui is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Marui is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianni Castellana!
During a confident post fight interview, Gianni Castellana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Delsarte     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Castellana throws a hook but Sito blocks it.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Sito ducks down to avoid it.
Castellana takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Castellana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sito on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Sito. Beautiful body shot.
Castellana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sito.
Sito looks to land a combination but Castellana avoids it well.
Sito takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sito's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sito's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sito misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Castellana moves into the clinch.#BC#
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castellana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Sito misses. #T1#
Sito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Castellana missing with a left hand there. Sito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana slips a jab from Sito.
Castellana throws a counter high kick but Sito was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sito misses the jab.
Sito misses with a leg kick.
Sito lands a nice hook to Castellana's body. Castellana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Castellana loads up on a big right hand but Sito slips the punch.
Sito throws a hook but Castellana avoids it easily.
Sito missing with a left hand there. Castellana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sito throws a body kick that misses.
Castellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Castellana clinches up with Sito and pushes him back against the cage.
Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana is trying to force a seperation but Sito has the dominant position.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Sito throws a head punch that misses.
Sito taking a breather.
Sito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sito throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sito.
Sito throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
Castellana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sito backwards.
Castellana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Sito to work.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Sito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castellana scores with a shot to the side of Sito's head.
Castellana is pushing Sito up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sito struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands. #T3#
Sito is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castellana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sito misses with a body punch.
Sito is looking to control Castellana's arms but Castellana gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sito has his back to the cage.
Castellana lands a body punch.
Castellana stalling.
Sito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Sito.
Sito lands with a light punch inside.
Sito misses with some punches.
Castellana is leaning against Sito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Sito.
Castellana lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Castellana. #T4#
Castellana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sito backwards.
Castellana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana letting Sito take a breather here.
Castellana 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Castellana.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sito tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sito avoiding damage.
Castellana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sito throws an elbow but it misses.
Good body shot from Castellana.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castellana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Castellana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Come on Castellana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Castellana scoring well with a low kick there.
Castellana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sito momentarily.
Sito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castellana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sito scrambles back to his feet.
Castellana misses with a hook. Sito ducked under it nicely.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Sito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Castellana counters with a good low kick that Sito was not able to check.
A bone on bone clash there as Castellana blocks the leg kick.
Castellana thuds a left hand into Sito's body.#CL2#
Sito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castellana, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sito swinging wildly here.
Sito takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castellana.#CL#
Castellana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castellana lands with a light punch inside.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sito can do to turn this around?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellana.
Castellana tries a body shot but Sito blocks it.
Castellana fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana looks to score with a jab to the body but Sito is just out of range.
Castellana throws a leg kick which misses Sito's front leg but catches the back leg as Sito tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Sito misses
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
It looked like Castellana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robert Sito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sito moves out of range as Castellana strikes.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castellana 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.
A swing and a miss from Sito.
Sito is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castellana connects with a right hand. Sito shakes it off.
Castellana jabs Sito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sito looks to land a left hand but Castellana moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Castellana.
A good leg kick by Castellana.
Castellana tries to clinch there but Sito circles away.
Castellana feints a jab promting Sito to slip. Castellana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Castellana moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Castellana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castellana. That did some damage!
Sito misses with a body punch
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castellana scores with a jab to the head.
Castellana lands a leg kick that knocks Sito off balance momentarily.
Sito throws a right hand that misses
and Castellana counters with a body kick.
Castellana scores with a hook.
Sito cracks Castellana with an open hand slap.
Castellana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castellana connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Castellana forces Sito back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sito.
Castellana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Sito throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Castellana.
Castellana tries to work over Sito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sito misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Castellana.
Sito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Castellana.
Sito is breathing heavily.
Castellana blocks an elbow strike from Sito.
Castellana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sito backwards. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sito throws a leg kick
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana feints a jab promting Sito to slip. Castellana then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A head kick by Sito misses
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Sito is rocked!
Castellana clobbers Sito with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sito is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellana finish him?
Castellana thumps Sito with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
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#
Sito throws a leg kick but Castellana moved away.
Sito seems to have recovered his senses.
Sito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Castellana to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castellana.
Castellana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castellana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellana scores with a nice right hand.
Sito throws a head kick that misses
and Castellana counters with a low kick, right behind Sito 's knee.
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sito slips a straight right by Castellana.
A combination from Sito does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellana tries to clinch but Sito moves out of range. #T1#
Castellana with a hook.
Castellana lands a jab to Sito's midsection.
Sito throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sito avoids it.
Castellana lands a head kick. Sito smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castellana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sito throws a head kick that misses
and Castellana counters with a right hand to the body.
Sito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castellana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sito throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Castellana lands a jab to the head.
Castellana lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellana cracks Sito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Castellana blocks a leg kick.
Sito looks to land a body kick but Castellana moved away.
Some wild striking there from Castellana. #T2#
Castellana checks a leg kick.
Castellana 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.
Sito throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Sito.
Castellana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castellana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Castellana tries to clinch but Sito is having none of it.
Sito chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castellana can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Castellana.
Castellana takes a swing at Sito's ribcage but misses.
Sito throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick from Sito.
Sito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castellana.
Sito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castellana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sito.#T3#
Castellana is looking to clinch but Sito is avoiding it.
Sito takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Castellana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castellana wants to clinch.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana misses the shot to the body.
Castellana misses with a wild body shot.
Sito misses with a right hand
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Sito takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Sito misses its intended target.
Castellana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sito walks into a stiff left hand from Castellana.
Castellana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#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!
Castellana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castellana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Sito coming out on top.
Sito misses with a looping left.
Sito throws a leg kick
and Castellana counters with a nice body kick.
Castellana jabs Sito right on the nose. Sito blinks but takes it well.
Castellana scoring well with a low kick there.
Sito avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Castellana rushes Sito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castellana slows down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castellana.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castellana 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!

After winning the bout, Gianni Castellana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Branko     
Date:   Jun 17, 2022
#R1#
Karter throws a leg kick but Castellana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Castellana throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Karter closes the distance and clinches.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Castellana.
Castellana is trying to maintain a safe position but Karter gets an underhook and turns Castellana into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Castellana.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Castellana.
Karter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castellanas head.
Karter tries for a takedown but Castellana manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castellana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karter throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Castellana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter looks to land a body kick but Castellana moved away.
Castellana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana scores with a punch to the head.
Karter misses with a straight left.
Castellana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Castellana checks a leg kick nicely.
Karter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karter throws out a leg kick but Castellana moves out of range and Karter only half commits.
Karter digs a good hook to Castellana's body.
Karter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karter lands a jab to Castellana's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Castellana.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellana.
Castellana throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Karter moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana feints and then cracks Karter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karter down.
Castellana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2##CL2#
Karter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karter's elbow.
Karter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castellana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karter tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
Castellana tries to circle away but Karter has him pinned against the cage.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Castellana slowing the pace effectively.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karter tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karter walks into a jab.
Karter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castellana momentarily.
Karter shoots in for a takedown but Castellana shows good takedown defense.
Castellana misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Castellana dodges the punch combination from Karter.
Karter misses with a right hand
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Castellana with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Karter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
Karter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Castellana.
Karter tries to score a body lock takedown but Castellana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Castellana is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Castellana to the mat. Castellana regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Castellana is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter.
Karter lands a nice shot that snaps Castellana's head back.
Castellana moves out of range of the leg kick from Karter.#CL2#
Karter forces Castellana back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Castellana lands a right hand.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castellana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karter blocks an uppercut.
Karter is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karter is working for takedown but Castellana is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Karter back against the cage.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Karter works on Castellana's body with a couple of short punches.
Karter can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Castellana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?
Karter slips under a jab from Castellana.
Karter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karter throws the left hand but Castellana avoids the punch easily.
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Karter lands a body shot.
Karter scores with a punch to the head.
Karter wants to clinch but Castellana slips to the side
and Castellana counters with a good low kick that Karter was not able to check.
Castellana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Castellana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Karter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castellana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Castellana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Castellana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karter.
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Castellana scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one.
Karter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karter throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karter wants to slow Castellana down by chopping away at his legs.
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Karter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castellana lands an overhand right.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Karter.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Karter is looking to chop away at Castellana's legs.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Karter's leg. Karter is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Karter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Castellana has one foot on Karter's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karter throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target. #CL#
Castellana has closed the distance and engaged Karter in a clinch.
Castellana wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Karter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Castellana stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Karter misses with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellana misses the target.
Karter wants to slow Castellana down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Castellana with a nice cross.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Karter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.
Castellana doesn't manage to clinch there - Karter circles away.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karter.
A little feinted left hand from Castellana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellana looks to land a body kick but Karter moved away.
Castellana missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karter finds it's way round the side to connect with Castellana's head.
Castellana slips a straight right by Karter.
Karter blocks the body kick.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karter!
Karter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karter moves away from the strike by Castellana. #T4#
Karter blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Castellana misses its intended target.
Karter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter misses with a leg kick
and Castellana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Castellana thows a leg kick but Karter checks it
and Karter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Castellana's knee momentarily.
Donk. Karter catches Castellana right on the button with a cross.
Castellana looks to land a body kick but Karter moved away.
Karter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Karter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellana manages to avoid it.
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 Gianni Castellana 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#
Karter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castellana will feel that in the morning.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Castellana wants to slow Karter down by chopping away at his legs.
Castellana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castellana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Castellana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter scores with a decent looking hook.
Karter tries to clinch but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana tries to score with a low kick but Karter moves his leg out of the way.
A punch combination from Castellana misses.
Karter tried to score with a low kick but Castellana checks it.
Castellana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Castellana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Castellana tries to clinch up.#T1#
Karter moves away from the strike by Castellana.
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana throws a leg kick but Karter checks it.
Karter lands a head kick. Castellana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Karter throws a head kick that half lands.
Karter lunges at Castellana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castellana's hand.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Karter ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
Castellana misses with a left hand
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castellana scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana walks into a left hand.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Castellana gets caught flat footed, as Karter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Castellana is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Karter dives into side control. #REVR##ES#
Castellana bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karter blocks a head kick by Castellana.
Karter lands a really nice looking cross but Castellana seems unphased.
Karter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karter tries to move into range but Castellana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karter thuds a left hand into Castellana's body.
Castellana slips under a jab from Karter.
Castellana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karter misses with a low kick.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Karter. #T3#
Karter misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Karter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castellana scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Castellana finds it's target.
Castellana cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Castellana misses with a looping right.
Castellana goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Jesus Christ Karter has been cut.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Castellana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Castellana throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Castellana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karter counters with a left to the body. #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!
Castellana misses with a looping right.
Karter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karter shoots in and drives through. Castellana sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Castellana - just one landing.
Karter looks for a takedown but Castellana sprawls well.
Karter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castellana tries to clinch up but Karter circles away and keeps his distance.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Karter swings for the body but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana misses with a head kick.
Castellana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karter is out of range and Castellana settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter misses with a lunging right hand
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Karter.
Karter is looking to slow Castellana down with leg kicks.
Gianni Castellana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castellana moves out of range as Karter throws a body kick.
Castellana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesus Christ Karter.
I think Castellana 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!

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

 

Event: SMASH: Water vs Dankovic     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Castellana throws out a powerful jab.
Castellana fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Castellana misses.
Castellana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castellana throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Castellana blocks a jab.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Castellana off the cage and back into range.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellana.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Castellana moves away from the strike by Smith.
Castellana slips a straight right by Smith.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith with a hook.
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!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Smith.#T1#
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Castellana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith is looking to slow Castellana down with leg kicks.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith moves away from the strike by Castellana.
Castellana throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Castellana blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Castellana moves into the clinch.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Castellana's head.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Castellana.
Castellana leaning his opponent against the cage.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches. #T2#
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Castellana.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Castellana breaks from the clinch.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castellana.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castellana's sensitive parts.
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Castellana lands a right hook to the body.
Castellana 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. #CL#
Castellana has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Castellana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Castellana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castellana's head backwards.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castellana counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Castellana 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!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body kick from Smith.#T4#
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castellana lands with a shot to the body.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castellana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castellana.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Castellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith misses with a hook.
Castellana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #CL#
Castellana clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryant Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Castellana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellana throws out the jab.
Castellana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Castellana is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith 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.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Castellana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a hook but Castellana blocks it.#CL#
Castellana rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Castellana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Smith digs a right hand into Castellana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castellana's gas tank.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands. #T1#
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Castellana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Castellana blocking some punches.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
Smith is leaning against Castellana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Castellana.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith working aggressively here. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castellana.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Castellana tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castellana misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith cracks Castellana with a nice body shot.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with some punches. #BC#
Castellana breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Smith tests Castellana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith throws a leg kick
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Castellana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castellana moves away.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Castellana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#Castellana is rocked!
Smith circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Castellana drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Smith follows Castellana to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: SMASH: Edwards vs Peterson     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Karter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castellana looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Castellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karter.
Karter thuds his right hand into Castellana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castellana lands with a hook. Karter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been told by Castellana's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Karter counters with a big head kick but Castellana shrugs it off.
Karter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castellana swivels and escapes.
Karter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Castellana.
Karter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Castellana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castellana takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Karter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castellana can pounce on him.
Karter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castellana counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castellana takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Castellana lands with a right hand.
Castellana 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 Castellana. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castellana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Castellana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Castellana.
Karter avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a head kick.
Castellana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castellana misses the shot to the body.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Karter fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Karter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Castellana tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Karter is in Castellana's guard.

Castellana pushes Karter off and gets back to his feet.
We've been informed that Karter 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karter tries a head kick but it misses.
Castellana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Castellana wants to clinch but Karter slips to the side
and Karter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castellana is looking to wear down Karter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Castellana pushes him off.
Karter lands a jab to the nose.
Karter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Castellana tried to score with a low kick but Karter checks it.
Karter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castellana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
Castellana connects with a nice looking jab.
Karter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Castellana misses.
Castellana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Castellana lands with a shot to the body.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
Karter takes one to the chin there.
Karter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Castellana closes the distance and pushes Karter back into the cage.#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!
Karter fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Castellana.
Karter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castellana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter tries for a takedown but Castellana manages to get underhooks.
Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karter as Castellana tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Karter wants the takedown. Castellana is fighting it off but Karter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castellana's guard against the cage.
Karter wants to pass the guard but Castellana is keeping the position.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Castellana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castellana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castellana is keeping the position for now.
Karter with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Karter throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castellana defends it well.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karter. That did some damage!
Castellana works Karter's body with a nice hook.
Castellana is looking to clinch but Karter is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karter! But no joy.#TD2#
Karter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Karter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castellana defending well though.
Castellana wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Karter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karter stops Castellana from getting back to his feet.
Karter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jesus Christ Karter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karter is looking to take a break and control but Castellana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castellana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karter working the head and body with strikes.
Castellana is looking to escape.
Karter is looking to advance position but Castellana won't allow it. #T2#
Castellana is trying to stand up here but Karter is controlling him well.
Castellana on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Castellana is not content to let Karter control the position.
Karter prevents Castellana from improving his position.
Karter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castellana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karter is just content to waste time from the top position. Castellana takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Castellana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Castellana is wriggling around but Karter manages to pass to half guard.
Karter prevents Castellana from improving his position.
Karter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castellana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karter wants to take a breather but Castellana is having none of it.
Karter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castellana's head.
Karter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castellana keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karter swats away the attempt to clinch by Castellana.
Karter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karter misses with a jab to the body
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Karter blocks a jab.
Karter counters with a body kick.
Castellana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karter misses with a head kick.
Castellana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castellana lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Karter closes the distance and clinches.
Karter lands a shot to the body.
Castellana taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Castellana throws a head kick that misses.
Karter flicks out a counter leg kick but Castellana steps away.
Nice takedown defense from Castellana. No joy for Karter on that attempt.
Karter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castellana avoids it really well and circles away.
Castellana throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Karter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana lands a shot to the body.
Castellana 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.
Karter misses with a punch to the body.
Karter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karter misses with some punches.
Karter tries to pull guard but Castellana holds him up against the cage and eventually Karter drops back down to his feet.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
Karter blocking some punches. #T1#
Castellana leaning against his opponent.
Karter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castellana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Castellana catches Karter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karter staying out of range there.
Castellana misses with an uppercut.
Castellana throws a wild body kick that Karter sees coming a mile off.
Castellana sets himself, and Karter steps forward looking for the clinch! Castellana avoids it this time.
Castellana misses with a straight left.
Karter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castellana.
Karter needs to keep his hands up - Castellana had a free shot at his head there.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Karter slips a straight right by Castellana.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter flicks out a counter leg kick but Castellana steps away.
The fighters circling - Castellana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karter avoids a kick to the body.
Castellana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Castellana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Castellana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karter.
Karter blocks the body kick.
Castellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castellana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?#T3#
Karter scores with a body shot.
Castellana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castellana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karter throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.#TD2#
Karter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castellana was covering up waiting for the punch and Karter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Karter won't allow Castellana to get back to his feet. #ES#
Castellana kicks Karter off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana scores with a head kick. #T4#
Castellana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karter! But no joy.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karter missing with a left hand there. Castellana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellana takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Karter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Castellana stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castellana wants it to stay on the feet.
Karter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castellana jabs Karter to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castellana 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!

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

 

Event: SMASH: Muller vs KillsInWater     
Date:   Apr 30, 2022
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Morales.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Morales closes the distance and clinches.
Morales lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Morales.
A short right from Morales.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castellana.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Morales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Castellana dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
Morales tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Castellana blocks a body shot from Morales.
Morales holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morales lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morales lands with a right to the head.
Morales working aggressively here.
Castellana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Castellana.
Morales blocks an uppercut.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
Castellana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellana.
Morales prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Morales misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales prevents a body shot from Castellana. #T2#
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morales wants to stall.
Castellana pushes Morales back against the cage and lands a 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!
Morales scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Morales cracks Castellana with a nice body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morales just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castellana's brow.
Morales comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Morales.
Castellana scores with a shot to the side of Morales's head.
Castellana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Castellana cracks Morales with a nice body shot.
Castellana taking a breather.#T3#
Morales throws an elbow that misses.
Castellana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
Morales misses with some punches.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Castellana throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Morales moves into the clinch.
Morales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castellana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Morales stalling in the clinch but Castellana improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Castellana fails to land.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Castellana tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Castellana lands a left hand.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castellana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Morales.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moraless head.
Castellana lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Castellana breaks the clinch.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Morales rushes Castellana and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Morales closes the distance and pushes Castellana back into the cage.
Morales's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Castellana taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gianni Castellana will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morales looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales lands a shoulder strike.
Morales stalling in the clinch but Castellana improves position.
Castellana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Castellana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morales wants to stall.
Hector Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales.
A short right from Morales on the inside. #T1#
Castellana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Morales.
Morales takes a shot to the head.
Morales looking to stall.
Morales lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castellana.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Morales. #BC2#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hector Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morales is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Castellana misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Morales misses the target.
Morales tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Castellana jabs Morales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castellana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castellana throws out a counter right but Morales avoids it with no problem.
Morales tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Morales moves out of range of the body kick.#T2##CL#
Morales has closed the distance and engaged Castellana in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Morales as Castellana tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morales creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morales darts in trying to clinch
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morales tries to clinch
and Castellana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morales misses with a wild body shot.
Morales closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castellana counters with a huge left! Morales is in big trouble! He's backing up but Castellana isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Morales from any more damage. A dominating finish by Castellana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianni Castellana!
A very excited looking Gianni Castellana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Muller     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Castellana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Castellana scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Castellana has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole working aggressively here.
Castellana blocks an elbow strike.
Cole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castellana avoids it.
Castellana blocks an elbow strike from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana just leaning against Cole, taking a breather.
Castellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Castellana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but Castellana blocks with his arms.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Castellana blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
A short right from Cole.
Castellana misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Castellana. #BC2#
Castellana manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Castellana as he checks the leg kick.
Castellana throws a shot to the body.
Castellana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cole checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole misses with a hook.
Cole scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.#T2#
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellana. #CL2#
Castellana has managed to clinch.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Castellana avoiding damage.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Cole.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Cole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Castellana blocking some punches. #T3#
A short uppercut from Cole.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Castellana is trying to stall.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole throws an elbow that misses.
Cole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castellana sizes up Cole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Cole coming out on top.
Castellana throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Castellana moves into range and clinches up with Cole.
Cole misses with a body punch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Castellana fails to land.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Cole.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole gets through Castellana'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!
A head punch on the inside from Castellana fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cole as Castellana tries to tie him up.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
Castellana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coles head.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole lands a damaging elbow.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castellana pushes Cole back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castellana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Castellana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cole scores with a three punch combo!
Good exchange - Castellana coming out on top.
James Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole looks for the body kick but Castellana saw that one coming.
Cole cracks Castellana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Castellana is rocked!
Cole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Castellana is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Castellana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Cole, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses.
Cole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Castellana up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Cole from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Castellana's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Cole!
In his post fight interview, James Cole started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kona     
Date:   Mar 25, 2022
#R1#
Castellana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Copeland on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Travis Copeland has been cut.#CL2#
Copeland moves into the clinch successfully.
Copeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Copeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Copeland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Castellana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Copelands head.
Copeland misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
Copeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana pushes Copeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Copeland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castellana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Copeland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Copeland misses with some punches.
Castellana looking to slow down the pace here.#T1##BC#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castellana misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Copeland clinches.
Castellana content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Copeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Copeland.
Copeland stalling in the clinch.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Castellana. #BC#
Castellana manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Castellana clinches.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Copeland manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Castellana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Copeland.
Copeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana. #BC2#
Copeland manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Copeland.
Castellana scores with a decent looking hook.
Copeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellana circles away.
Copeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castellana misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Copeland releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Copeland gets a clinch.
Castellana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castellana.
Copeland has Castellana pushed against the cage.
Castellana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castellana avoiding damage.
Castellana scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Castellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Copeland's elbow.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Copeland rushes Castellana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castellana's efforts to push away.
Copeland lands an uppercut.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Copeland has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Copeland's elbow.
Copeland lands with a right to the head.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Copeland.
Copeland can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action. #BC2#
Copeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Travis Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland tries to clinch
and Castellana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Castellana is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Copeland! But no joy.
Jab by Castellana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland tries to clinch but Castellana moves out of range.
And Castellana counters with a quick kick to the body but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland fails to land with a series of punches.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castellana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Castellana misses
and Copeland counters with a series of strikes. Castellana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castellana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Copeland in his tracks.
Copeland wants to clinch but Castellana slips to the side
and Castellana counters with a right hand to the body.
Castellana misses with a lunging right hand
and Copeland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Castellana moves into the clinch successfully.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Copeland misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Copeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Castellana keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Castellana slips a jab from Copeland.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Copeland tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Castellana throwing a counter right hand but Copeland manages to avoid it.
Copeland tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it. #CL#
Castellana clinches up with Copeland and pushes him back against the cage.
Copeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Copeland has Castellana pressed against the cage, preventing Castellana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castellana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Copeland lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland misses with a body punch.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Copeland working aggressively here.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Castellana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castellana lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Castellana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Copeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Copeland.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Castellana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Copeland tries to stall but Castellana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Copeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Copeland can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Castellana is stalling here. #BC2#
Copeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Copeland manages to avoid it.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Copeland saw that one coming.
Copeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Castellana misses its intended target. #CL2#
Castellana tries to keep at a distance but Copeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Castellana just leaning against Copeland, taking a breather.
Castellana is trying to maintain a safe position but Copeland gets an underhook and turns Castellana into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Copeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Copeland.
A short right from Castellana on the inside.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Copeland can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Copeland.
Stalling in the clinch from Copeland.
Castellana tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland lands a body shot.
Castellana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Copeland is keeping busy.
Copeland lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Castellana trying to stall but Copeland improves his position.
Copeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copeland misses with the head strike.
Copeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Copeland on the inside.
Castellana trying to stall but Copeland improves his position.
Copeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Copeland goes for a takedown attempt but Castellana pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Copeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Copeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Copeland tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Copeland moves to clinch but Castellana breaks away
letting Castellana counter with a right hand. #T4##CL2#
Copeland instigates a clinch.
Copeland scores with a shot to the side of Castellana's head. #BC2#
Copeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castellana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Copeland closes the distance but Castellana moves to the side
and Castellana counters with a thumping low kick.
Travis Copeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Copeland rushes Castellana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Castellana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana lands an uppercut.
Castellana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Copeland working aggressively here.
Copeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Copeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Copeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castellanas head.
Travis Copeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!#R3##CL2#
Copeland rushes Castellana and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Copeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castellana thuds his shin into the meat of Copeland's side.#CL2#
Copeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Castellana lands with a right to the head.
Copeland is trying to break the clinch but Castellana is controlling him.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
A nice left hand lands by Copeland.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castellana avoids it.
Castellana pushes Copeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castellana.
Castellana wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castellana seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Copeland is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Copeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Copeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Copeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Copeland.
Copeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Copeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Copeland.
Copeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
Copeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Copeland is stalling here.
Copeland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Castellana walks away with a smile on his face. Copeland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Copeland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Copeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Copeland tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Copeland tries to stall but Castellana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Castellana lands an uppercut.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Copeland lands with a right to the head.
Castellana working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Copeland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana throws a body punch but Copeland moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Copeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Copeland fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Copeland moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Copeland as Castellana tries to tie him up.
Castellana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Castellana.
Copeland misses with some punches.
Castellana managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland. #T3#
Copeland throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland takes a shot to the head.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Castellana presses Copeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castellana takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Copeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Copeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Castellana avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Copeland is rocked!
Castellana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Copeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellana finish him?
Copeland misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Copeland seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Castellana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Copeland misses with some punches. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Copeland's leg. Copeland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castellana misses the jab.
Copeland tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it. #CL2#
Copeland darts in and clinches Castellana up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana is trying to maintain a safe position but Copeland gets an underhook and turns Castellana into the cage.
Copeland pushes Castellana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Castellana.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Copeland.
A nice left hand lands by Copeland.
Copeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Travis Copeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gianni Castellana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Copeland can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.

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 Gianni Castellana.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castellana, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!

Gianni Castellana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Travis Copeland stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald     
Date:   Feb 25, 2022
#R1#
A jab from Castellana finds it's way through Viki's defenses.
Castellana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viki.
Viki backing away here, and Castellana unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Castellana moves into the clinch.
Viki 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.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Viki backwards.
Viki is trying to break free.#BC#
Viki breaks the clinch.
Viki looks to land a left hand but Castellana moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Viki ducks down to avoid it.
Viki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Castellana misses.
Castellana connects with a body shot that sends Viki's belly button to the back.
Viki misses with a straight left.
Castellana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viki.#T1#
Castellana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Viki's efforts to push away.
Castellana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Viki working hard to break the clinch.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Viki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viki working hard to break the clinch.
Castellana misses with a body punch. #T2#
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Castellana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Viki working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Viki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viki feints and then cracks Castellana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castellana down.
Viki throws a lazy head kick
and Viki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viki throws out the jab.
Castellana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Viki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castellana.#T3#
Viki slips a jab and a cross from Castellana.
Castellana cracks Viki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Castellana throws the left hand but Viki avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Viki missing with a left hand there. Castellana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana lands a slapping body shot.
Castellana throws a jab when Viki was well out of range.
Viki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castellana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viki.
Castellana throws a shot to the body.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castellana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Viki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana. #T4#
Castellana looks for the body kick but Viki saw that one coming.
Castellana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Castellana lands a nice looking body shot.
Viki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castellana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Castellana as he connects with a hook.
Viki slips a straight right by Castellana.
A little feinted left hand from Viki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Viki is rocked!
Viki misses with an uppercut.
Oh Viki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castellana steps in with a hook that catches Viki right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Castellana follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Viki looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianni Castellana!
Gianni Castellana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten     
Date:   Jan 26, 2022
#R1#
Castellana swings widly with a right hand
and Karter counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Karter 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.#CL#
Castellana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana letting Karter take a breather here.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
Castellana lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Karter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karter doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellana circles away.
Karter throws a low kick but Castellana avoids it.
Karter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castellana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellana circles away.
A swing and a miss from Karter.
Karter throws a low kick but Castellana avoids it.
Castellana feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Castellana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karter is looking to clinch. #T1#
Karter misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karter lands a jab to Castellana's midsection.
Castellana throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castellana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Karter closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana misses with some punches. #BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castellana. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Christ Karter has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellana cracks a nice hook into Karter's ribs.
Karter moves out of range as Castellana throws a body kick.
Castellana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Karter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castellana.
Castellana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castellana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Castellana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karter darts in trying to clinch
and Castellana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karter with a poor takedown
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castellana slips under a jab.
Castellana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Castellana ducks down to avoid it. #T3##CL2#
Karter forces Castellana back against the cage and clinches.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
Castellana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karter lands a body punch.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Karter.
Karter tries to score a body lock takedown but Castellana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castellana after a bit of a struggle.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ Karter.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Karter works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Castellana keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter stands up over Castellana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castellana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana being controlled here momentarily.
Karter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Castellana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karter trying to keep a closed guard but Castellana is proving a slippery customer.
Karter has a closed guard, preventing Castellana from standing up.
Karter looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Castellana puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter wants to control but Castellana is keeping busy.
Karter is looking for a sweep. Castellana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castellana is keen to just control but Karter is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Castellana scores with a sloppy right hand. Karter should have avoided that one.
Karter tried to score with a low kick but Castellana checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Castellana.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karter can do to turn this around?
Karter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a nice body shot.
Karter is looking to slow Castellana down with leg kicks.
Castellana misses with a left hand
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana misses with a jab to the body
and Karter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana with a nice calf kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Castellana checks a leg kick.
Karter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karter lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castellana throws a low kick but Karter moves out of range easily.
Karter wants to counter with a clinch but Castellana pushes him away.#T1#
Karter catches Castellana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Castellana.
Castellana takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Karter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karter slips under a jab from Castellana.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellana throwing a counter right hand but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Castellana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castellana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Karter tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castellana momentarily.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellana throws out the jab.
Karter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Karter misses.
Castellana thumps Karter with a low kick.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Karter has closed the distance and engaged Castellana in a clinch.
Karter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Karter.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karter.
Castellana lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Castellana.
Karter doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Castellana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana is trying to stall.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter cracks Castellana with a nice body shot.
Karter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castellana pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castellana.
Karter tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
Karter tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Karter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karter tries to clinch
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Castellana tries a low kick but Karter avoids it.
Castellana pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Karter misses with a double jab
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castellana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.#CL#
Castellana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karter tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
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!
Karter pushes Castellana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karter as Castellana tries to tie him up.
Karter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
A short right from Karter on the inside.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karter scores with a shot to the side of Castellana's head.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Castellana blocking some punches.
Castellana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Karter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Castellana misses the body punch
and Karter counters with a body kick.
Castellana tries to close the distance and clinch but Karter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karter ducks right into an uppercut from Castellana.
It looks like Castellana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Castellana.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castellana has time to react.
Castellana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karter avoids the head kick by Castellana.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter misses the body punch
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Castellana cracks Karter with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Castellana.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.#T1#
Castellana misses with the combination.
Karter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter throws a good cross that connects.
Karter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karter delivers a nice body kick.
Karter looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.
A big right from Castellana misses.
Castellana avoids the head kick by Karter.
Good leg kick by Castellana.
A low kick from Karter is predictable there
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Castellana rushes Karter and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jesus Christ Karter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Castellana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter presses Castellana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Karter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karter takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
Castellana connects with a body shot.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
As Karter looks to move away, Castellana throws a big counter combo but Karter just gets out of the way.
Karter misses with a hook
and Castellana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter misses with an uppercut.
Karter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A low kick from Castellana misses #CL2#
and Karter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karter. #TD2#
Castellana is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Castellana to the mat. Castellana regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Karter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Karter throws a strike but Castellana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Castellana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castellana wants to stand but Karter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Karter has his foot on Castellana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castellana works his way back into a safe position though.
Castellana passes Karter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Castellana is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T4#
Karter is looking for a sweep. Castellana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Karter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castellana pulls his head out easily.
Karter is looking to improve his position.
Karter is trying to maintain the position but Castellana is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Karter actively working from the bottom here.
Castellana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karter keeps working.
Castellana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castellana 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!

During a confident post fight interview, Gianni Castellana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Donovan vs Kapisi     
Date:   Dec 22, 2021
#R1#
Castellana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viki has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Viki saw that one coming.
Viki feints a counter leg kick.
Castellana walks into a stiff left hand from Viki.#CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Viki ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
We've been told by Castellana's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Castellana avoids the head kick by Viki.
A little feinted left hand from Castellana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viki doesn't seem bothered though.
Castellana looks to land a left hand but Viki moved out of range nicely.
Castellana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Viki looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viki blocks a head kick by Castellana.
Castellana slips a jab from Viki.
A clash of legs there as Viki blocks the low kick.
Viki thuds a left hand into Castellana's body.#T1#
Viki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Viki.
An inside leg kick from Castellana misses. #CL#
Castellana drives through and clinches with Viki against the cage.
Castellana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Viki avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Viki is looking to break free of the clinch but Castellana has double underhooks.
Castellana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viki tries to circle away but Castellana has him pinned against the cage.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Castellana is stalling here.
Viki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Viki tries to keep at a distance but Castellana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castellana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Castellana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viki blocks a body shot from Castellana.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike.
Viki has had enough of the clinch but Castellana keeps him there for the moment.
Castellana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Viki's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Viki is trying to break the clinch but Castellana has him pressed against the cage.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Viki wants to get back to striking at distance but Castellana won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castellana.
Castellana lands with a light punch inside.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viki.
Viki takes a shot to the head.
Viki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castellana has him pressed against the cage.
Castellana lands with a left to the head. #T4##BC2#
Viki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viki tries to bum rush Castellana with a series of wild strikes but Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castellana defending well as Viki loads up on a big left hand.
Viki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Viki.
Viki moves out of range as Castellana strikes.
Castellana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellana slips under a jab from Viki.
Viki swats away the attempt to clinch by Castellana.
Castellana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana moves in looking to clinch but Viki pushes him off.
Viki is looking to land body kicks.
Castellana with a jab.
Castellana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Viki.
Castellana misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Viki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viki lands a really nice looking cross but Castellana seems unphased. #KD2#
Viki drops Castellana with a beautiful combination! Castellana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Viki is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Castellana is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viki lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Castellana falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miki Viki!
During a confident post fight interview, Miki Viki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Andonian vs Chaos     
Date:   Nov 19, 2021
#R1#
A cross from Castellana lands.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Castellana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castellana scores with a jab to the body.
Kneeland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kneeland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castellana cracks Kneeland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
Kneeland lands with a hook. Castellana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Castellana
and Kneeland counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kneeland checks the leg kick.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castellana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kneeland. That did some damage!
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kneeland.
Kneeland throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.#T1#
Castellana staying out of range there.
Kneeland misses the jab.
Kneeland misses with a hook.
Kneeland throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kneeland. Kneeland obviously looking to wear him down.
Kneeland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kneeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castellana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castellana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kneeland lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Castellana needs to keep his hands up - Kneeland had a free shot at his head there.
Castellana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kneeland at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Castellana throws a head kick but Kneeland moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castellana. #T2#
Kneeland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kneeland misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Castellana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castellana.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut.
Kneeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Kneeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana lands the left hand.
Castellana lands a glancing blow to the side of Kneeland's head.
Castellana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castellana connects with an inside leg kick.
Kneeland moves away from the strike by Castellana.
A low kick from Castellana is predictable there
and Kneeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kneeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellana 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.#T3#
Castellana defending well as Kneeland loads up on a big left hand.
Castellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castellana slips a straight right by Kneeland.
Castellana digs a good hook to Kneeland's body.
Kneeland moves out of range of the strikes.
Kneeland takes one to the chin there.
A good leg kick by Castellana.
Kneeland moves out of range as Castellana strikes.
Castellana misses with a hook
and Kneeland counters with a one-two to the body.
Castellana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Castellana lunges at Kneeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kneeland's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Castellana misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kneeland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castellana looks to throw the jab but Kneeland is out of range.
Castellana throws a hook to the side of Kneeland's head but Kneeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneeland throwing a counter right hand but Castellana manages to avoid it.#T4#
The fighters circling - Kneeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kneeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Castellana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kneeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Kneeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Kneeland tenderised Castellana's leg. Castellana is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kneeland looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Kneeland tries to clinch
and Castellana counters with an inside leg kick.
Castellana misses the shot to the body.
Kneeland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kneeland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castellana's head.
Castellana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Castellana misses
and Kneeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Castellana is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Kneeland!
Nice defenses there by Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a hook but Castellana blocks it.
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 Skillz Kneeland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Castellana looks to land a left hand but Kneeland moved out of range nicely.
Castellana cracks Kneeland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kneeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.
Kneeland throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kneeland blocks a jab.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Kneeland saw that one coming.
Castellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kneeland.
Castellana misses with an uppercut
and Kneeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castellana misses the jab.
Castellana swings for the body but Kneeland moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castellana, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Kneeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellana.
Good work by Kneeland as he checks the leg kick.
Castellana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kneeland jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Kneeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Kneeland gets tackled into the cage by Castellana. Castellana maintains the clinch.
Kneeland working aggressively here.
Kneeland has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Castellana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards.
Kneeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Kneeland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
Kneeland pushes off an throws an elbow but Castellana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee calls for Castellana to work.
Kneeland lands an uppercut.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Castellana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
Kneeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeland misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Kneeland is trying to break the clinch but Castellana is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Castellana scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Kneeland lands a shoulder strike.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeland has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
Castellana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castellana scores with a shot to the side of Kneeland's head.
Kneeland lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stalling in the clinch from Castellana.
Kneeland gets through Castellana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneeland throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
A nice left hand lands by Kneeland. #T3#
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Kneeland controls the action.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneeland controls his hands.
Kneeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana lands an uppercut.
Kneeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kneeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skillz Kneeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Castellana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellana throws a big counter head kick but Kneeland avoids it with no problem.
Kneeland misses with a hook. Castellana ducked under it nicely.
Kneeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kneeland throws a looping overhand right but Castellana ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Kneeland rushes Castellana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Castellana fails to land.
Castellana stalls. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Kneeland as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castellanas head.
Kneeland lands a damaging elbow.
Castellana cracks Kneeland with a nice body shot.
Skillz Kneeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kneeland takes a shot to the head.
Kneeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneeland.
Castellana takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kneeland as Castellana tries to tie him up.
Kneeland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeland digs a right hand into Castellana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castellana's gas tank.
Kneeland tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeland looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Kneeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kneeland misses with an uppercut.
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 Skillz Kneeland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kneeland swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kneeland misses with a straight left.
Castellana misses with a left hand
and Kneeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kneeland lunges at Castellana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Castellana's hand.
Kneeland throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Castellana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castellana blocks a jab.
Castellana throws out a loose jab but Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kneeland connects with a leg kick.
Kneeland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castellana is out of range and Kneeland settles back down.
Kneeland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeland tries to clinch up.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kneeland moves away.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Kneeland avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Kneeland misses with a low kick as Castellana jumps back.
A lazy left from Kneeland finds it's target.
Kneeland is looking to clinch.
Kneeland throws a leg kick
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland throws a low kick but Castellana avoids it.
Castellana swings for the body but Kneeland moves out of range.
Castellana connects with a right hand. Kneeland shakes it off.#CL#
Kneeland has closed the distance and engaged Castellana in a clinch.
Kneeland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Castellana. #BC2#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castellana is looking to chop away at Kneeland's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Castellana.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kneeland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castellana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kneeland thinking.
Kneeland walks into a straight right hand from Castellana.#CL2#
Castellana darts in and clinches Kneeland up against the cage.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kneeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeland misses with the head strike.
Kneeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeland misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kneeland.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kneeland lands a damaging elbow.
Castellana takes an elbow to the temple.
Castellana working aggressively here. #T3#
Castellana dodges an elbow strike from Kneeland.
Castellana lands a nice uppercut.
Castellana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castellana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeland misses with some punches.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Kneeland controls his hands.
Castellana blocking some punches.
Kneeland lands a left hand.
Kneeland misses with a body punch.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeland working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Castellana 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.
Kneeland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castellana lands with a right to the head.
Kneeland lands a left hand.
Kneeland lands a nice uppercut.
Castellana scores with a shot to the side of Kneeland's head.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeland throws a head punch that misses.
Castellana takes an elbow to the temple.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castellana.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Castellana. #ROC2#Kneeland is rocked!
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oh Kneeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Castellana blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeland seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeland throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castellana.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeland is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gianni Castellana.
I think Kneeland 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Skillz Kneeland!

Skillz Kneeland took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Waste of Money Nutrition lol for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Chaos     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Nice defenses there by Caldeira.
Caldeira has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Caldeira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caldeira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Caldeira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castellana misses with a right hand
letting Caldeira counter with a right hand.
Caldeira tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Caldeira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castellana is fending him off so far but Caldeira persists. Nope, Castellana circles away and we're back to standing.
Castellana throws a jab but it's blocked by Caldeira.
Arturo Caldeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Caldeira as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Caldeira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caldeira misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Caldeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caldeira looks for the body kick but Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Castellana misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Caldeira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Castellana!
Caldeira trying to control the position but Castellana is working away.
Caldeira scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Caldeira are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Caldeira trying to control the position but Castellana is working away.
Castellana tries to escape but Caldeira is in control.
Castellana tries to buck Caldeira off but Caldeira is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caldeira connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Castellana some visible discomfort.
Sloppy strikes there by Caldeira.#T2#
Castellana managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caldeira.
Caldeira lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Caldeira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caldeira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Castellana has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Caldeira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castellana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Castellana wants to get back to his feet.
Caldeira working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Caldeira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Castellana has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Caldeira but great work by Castellana.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Caldeira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Castellana.#T3#
Caldeira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Caldeira is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Caldeira wants to free his trapped foot but Castellana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Castellana tries to kick Caldeira off but Caldeira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Castellana gets full guard.
Caldeira landing some decent shots from guard.
Castellana 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##SU2#
Castellana decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Castellana avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caldeira chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Caldeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castellana is looking to chop away at Caldeira's legs.
Castellana dodges the punch combination from Caldeira.
A head kick by Caldeira misses
and Castellana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caldeira moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Castellana moves into the clinch successfully.
Caldeira can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Caldeira as Castellana tries to tie him up.
Caldeira stalling in the clinch but Castellana improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Caldeira lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturo Caldeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
That's time! Caldeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Caldeira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Castellana is defending against the submission attempts here by Caldeira. #ES2#
Castellana pushes Caldeira off and gets back to his feet.
Caldeira tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Caldeira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caldeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castellana can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Caldeira slips a jab from Castellana.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castellana 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 Caldeira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Caldeira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Caldeira misses with a head kick. #T1#
Caldeira thows a body kick. Castellana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Caldeira shoots in looking for a takedown but Castellana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Caldeira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Caldeira steps away.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Caldeira or perhaps it was just good defense by Castellana, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caldeira was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.
Caldeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caldeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caldeira works Castellana's body with a nice hook.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caldeira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Castellana connects with a body shot that sends Caldeira's belly button to the back.
Caldeira slips under a jab from Castellana.#T2#
Caldeira throws a body kick that misses.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caldeira darts in looking for a takedown but Castellana gets double underhooks and turns Caldeira into the cage.
Castellana is trying to break free.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caldeira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldeira blocking some punches.
Caldeira blocks a body shot from Castellana.
Caldeira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caldeira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castellana fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Caldeira misses with a two punch combination.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castellana throws a leg kick but Caldeira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castellana counters with a solid body kick.
Caldeira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castellana avoids it really well and circles away.#T3##TD#
Caldeira feints and as Castellana raises his hands in defense, Caldeira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Castellana wants to sweep here but Caldeira controlling him for the moment.
Caldeira throws a big right hand that misses.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Castellana is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Castellana pushes Caldeira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Caldeira drives through with a takedown into Castellana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Castellana keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully. #T4#
Caldeira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Castellana keeps moving.
Caldeira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caldeira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castellana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Caldeira drops back looking for a leg! Castellana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castellana manages to kick Caldeira off! Caldeira jumps back into Castellana's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caldeira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caldeira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caldeira prevents Castellana from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldeira moves away.
Caldeira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Caldeira has Castellana up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castellana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caldeira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Caldeira with that takedown attempt.
Castellana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arturo Caldeira is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Caldeira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Caldeira.
Caldeira connects with a right hand. Castellana shakes it off.
Castellana lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldeira manages to avoid it.
Caldeira throws a right hand that Castellana ducks under and follows up with a left that Castellana also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Caldeira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castellana's head.
Sloppy strikes from Caldeira. Those never looked like landing.
Castellana with a nice calf kick.
Caldeira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Caldeira throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Caldeira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldeira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caldeira misses with a body shot.
Caldeira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Caldeira ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
A nice combination there by Caldeira.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Caldeira saw that one coming.
Caldeira shoots for a double leg takedown but Castellana sprawls well. He's pushed Caldeira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Caldeira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caldeira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caldeira wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castellana! But no joy.
Caldeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellana throws out the jab.
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caldeira.
Castellana tries to score with a low kick but Caldeira moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Castellana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caldeira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Caldeira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castellana wants to slow Caldeira down by chopping away at his legs.
Castellana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Caldeira.
Castellana tries to clinch
and Caldeira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Caldeira is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldeira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Caldeira steps away.
Caldeira dodges the punch combination from Castellana.
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Caldeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caldeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castellana.
Caldeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castellana.
Castellana tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caldeira cracks a nice hook into Castellana's ribs.
Caldeira throws a lazy head kick
and Castellana counters with an inside leg kick.
Caldeira misses with a two punch combination.
Caldeira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castellana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caldeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellana.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Caldeira's leg. Caldeira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caldeira tries to clinch but Castellana moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Caldeira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Caldeira 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Caldeira!

After the big win, Arturo Caldeira made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: SMASH: Cassino vs Dillbrandt     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Viki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Viki lands with a slapping head kick.
Viki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Viki slams his shin into Castellana's torso.
Viki throws a nice looking combination but Castellana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castellana.
Castellana throws a head kick but Viki moves out of range.
Castellana feints and then cracks Viki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Viki down.
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Castellana looks for the body kick but Viki saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana with a nice calf kick.
Castellana throws a right hand that misses
and Viki counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Castellana does it's job there.
Castellana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Viki checks it well.
Viki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castellana counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Viki ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
A little jabbing left from Viki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castellana slips a straight right by Viki.
A counter left hand to the body from Castellana misses its target.
Viki throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viki throws a looping overhand right but Castellana ducks down to avoid it.
Castellana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castellana scores with a nice body kick.
Castellana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viki's hands.
Castellana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Viki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viki avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Viki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab lands there for Viki.#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!
Viki throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana is looking to counter with a body kick.
Castellana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellana scores with a nice right hand.
Viki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Viki blocks a jab.
It seemed like Viki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Castellana counters with a quick kick to the body but Viki blocks it.
Castellana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viki on the side of the head.
Viki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Castellana misses. #CL#
Castellana pushes Viki up against the cage in a clinch.
Castellana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castellana will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Viki up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Viki's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Viki tries to circle away but Castellana has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana with a hook.
Viki ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Viki throws a counter combo.
Viki slips under a jab.
Castellana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castellana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Viki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Viki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Viki defending well as Castellana loads up on a big left hand.
Castellana walks into a left hand.
Viki just misses with a punch to the body.
Viki misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.#T4#
A jab from Castellana does it's job there.
Castellana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Viki.
Good shot there by Castellana.
Castellana lands a nice shot that snaps Viki'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!
Viki throws a right and a left that Castellana avoids nicely.
Viki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
A jab from Castellana does it's job there.#ROC#Viki is rocked!
Castellana bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Castellana darts in and clinches Viki up against the cage.
A short right from Castellana.
Viki is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellana finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Castellana scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Castellana.
Castellana pushes Viki against the cage. Castellana is working some dirty boxing. Castellana pushes off with a quick right hook! Viki goes down! Viki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Castellana moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianni Castellana!
Our winner, Gianni Castellana, 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: Floyd vs Menshikov     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Castellana throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Castellana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod is looking to clinch but Castellana is avoiding it.
Castellana tries to clinch there but Rhod circles away.
Rhod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rhod stuns Castellana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Castellana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellana misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Rhod tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Castellana tries a quick counter leg kick but Rhod is wise to it.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhod.#CL#
Rhod clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castellana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Rhod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhod misses with a double jab. #T1#
Rhod slips under a jab from Castellana.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Castellana off the cage and back into range.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rhod has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Genetic Freaks in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Castellana pushes Rhod up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castellana has him pressed against the cage.
Rhod tries to circle away but Castellana has him pinned against the cage.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
Rhod swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Castellana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castellana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Castellana as he connects with a hook.
Rhod moves out of range as Castellana throws a body kick.
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod lands with a kick to the temple. Castellana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Rhod clinches up with Castellana and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhod.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Rhod takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rhod walks forward, straight into a front kick from Castellana.
A left and a right from Rhod both land. Nice combination.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana lands a nice looking body kick.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castellana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL#
Rhod has Castellana up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Castellana with a nice cross.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castellana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhod.
Rhod wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Castellana clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod darts in trying to clinch
and Castellana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rhod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Castellana scores with a hook to the body. Rhod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Castellana blocks a head kick by Rhod.
Rhod wants to clinch but Castellana slips to the side
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhod is looking to wear down Castellana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Castellana misses the jab.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana throws a head kick that misses.
Castellana scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Castellana clinches. #BC2#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Castellana gets tackled into the cage by Rhod. Rhod maintains the clinch.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rhod breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Rhod closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Castellana.
Rhod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhod is trying to break the clinch but Castellana is controlling him.
Castellana lands with a right to the head.
Rhod wants to get back to striking at distance but Castellana won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gianni Castellana will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rhod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Castellana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castellana, as that shot connected.
Castellana lands a jab to the head.
Castellana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rhod doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellana circles away.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Rhod steps away.
Castellana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gianni Castellana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target. #CL#
Rhod darts in and clinches Castellana up against the cage.#BC2#
Castellana breaks from the clinch.
Castellana misses with a looping right.#CL#
Rhod gets a clinch.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castellana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Castellana.
Castellana throws a series of punches but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Castellana does it's job there.#T1#
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castellana throws a jab when Rhod was well out of range.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Castellana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rhod tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castellana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod connects with a right hand. Castellana shakes it off.
A jab from Rhod misses.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castellana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Rhod wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
Rhod misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses. #T2##CL2#
Castellana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rhod, pushing him back against the cage.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod tries to break free but Castellana pushes him back against the cage.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Castellana 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.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Castellana knows he should have avoided that one.
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhod throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhod throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Rhod takes the fight into the clinch.
Rhod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rhod is trying to break free.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rudy Rhod has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Rhod lands a right hand. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Castellana keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellana cracks Rhod with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Rhod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castellana, pushing him back against the cage.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands. #BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castellana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Rhod. That snapped Castellana's head back.
Castellana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castellana throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhod tries to clinch
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.
Castellana fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
Castellana throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rhod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rhod.
Castellana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
Rhod tries to clinch but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rhod.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castellana! But no joy.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod misses with a body shot
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Rhod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rhod tries to clinch up.
Castellana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Rhod closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Castellana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Castellana.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses.
Rhod moves to clinch but Castellana breaks away
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
Rhod moves out of range as Castellana strikes.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Rhod clinches with his opponent.
Castellana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castellana. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Rhod forces Castellana back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Castellana.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod working aggressively here. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhod.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
A jab from Castellana does it's job there.
Rhod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhod slips a straight right by Castellana.
Rhod tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it. #CL#
Rhod has closed the distance and engaged Castellana in a clinch.
Rhod is trying to force a seperation but Castellana has the dominant position.#BC#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castellana scores with a spinning back kick!
Rhod tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Rhod moves in looking to clinch but Castellana pushes him off.
Rhod tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.#T2##CL2#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Rhod wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Castellana on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castellana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rhod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castellana trying to stall but Rhod improves his position.
Rhod tries to circle away but Castellana has him pinned against the cage.
Rhod is looking to break free of the clinch but Castellana has double underhooks.
Castellana has Rhod pressed against the cage, preventing Rhod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Castellana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castellana lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Castellana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhod throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Castellana catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
Castellana throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rhod counter with a right hand. #T3#
A head kick misses from Rhod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Castellana lands a right hook to the body.
Castellana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Castellana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rhod's head.
Rhod tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rhod backing away here, and Castellana unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudy Rhod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castellana with a nice calf kick.
Castellana cracks Rhod with a good jab.
Castellana lands a jab to the nose.
A nice combination there by Rhod.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod tries to clinch up.
Rhod wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
Rhod is looking to clinch but Castellana is avoiding it.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target. #T4#
Castellana jabs Rhod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though.
Castellana cracks Rhod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
Rhod slips a straight right by Castellana.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castellana pushes Rhod away with a front kick.
Castellana scores with a nice right hand.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Rhod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castellana looking to slow down the pace here.
Castellana lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod is trying to force a seperation but Castellana has the dominant position.
Rhod is looking to break free of the clinch but Castellana has double underhooks.
Gianni Castellana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhod is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castellana 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!

A victorious Gianni Castellana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 815 Zulu vs. Kerr III     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Way lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castellana doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Way stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castellana.
Way looks to land a left hand but Castellana moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Way misses the target.
Castellana blocks a jab.
Way throws a poor cross that misses
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
Way scores with a body shot. #KD#
Way lands a left and a right that send Castellana crashing to the mat, dazed. Way thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up 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!
Good work by Castellana as he checks the leg kick.
Way misses with a wild body shot.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Way misses with a combination
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Way avoids the head kick by Castellana.
No Way seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Way connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castellana. Castellana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Way misses.
Way fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castellana checks a low kick from Way.
Way misses with a double jab
and Castellana counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Way misses with a series of wild punches. #KD#
Way drops Castellana with a beautiful combination! Castellana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Way is looking for the KO!#ROC#Castellana is rocked!
Castellana is looking to clinch.
Castellana is still on wobbly legs! Can Way finish him?
Castellana slips a straight right by Way.
Castellana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Way misses with a series of wild punches.
Way throws a right and a left that Castellana avoids nicely.
Castellana seems to have recovered his senses.
Way misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castellana.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Way scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Way throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Castellana stumbling backwards into the cage! Castellana bounces back off the cage towards Way, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Way lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Way celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). No Way!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, No Way made sure he mentioned MKFC , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Thunder Down Under     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1#
Cole tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Castellana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cole is keeping busy.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castellana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole landing knees to the body.
Castellana blocks an elbow strike.
Cole lands an uppercut.
Cole pushes off an throws an elbow but Castellana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castellana lands with a right to the head.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Castellana is leaning against Cole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses.
Castellana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Castellana seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cole can turn it around.
Castellana just leaning against Cole, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Castellana.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole tries a knee to the head but Castellana blocks it.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole pushes Castellana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cole digs a right hand into Castellana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castellana's gas tank.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Cole lands an uppercut.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Castellana digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castellana scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Castellana blocks an elbow strike from Cole.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Cole.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castellana is trying to stall. #BC#
Castellana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
A low kick from Castellana is predictable there
and Cole counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana throws a solid leg kick but Cole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castellana.
A big left from Cole misses.
Castellana throws a big counter combination but Cole scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole is looking to clinch but Castellana is avoiding it.
Castellana thuds his right hand into Cole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castellana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cole moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cole walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castellana.#CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Cole connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cole misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Castellana misses with a body punch
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castellana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Castellana is rocked!
Castellana throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
Cole throws a jab when Castellana was well out of range.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Castellana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole lands with a nice body punch.
Castellana seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole shapes to counter with a head kick.
Castellana blocks a head kick by Cole. #T1##CL#
Castellana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellana pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Castellana.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castellana is trying to break the clinch but Cole is controlling him.
I was talking to Castellana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Castellana tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Cole throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Castellana.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Castellana throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Castellana is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole gets an underhook and turns Castellana into the cage.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana trying to stall but Cole improves his position.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Castellana avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Cole.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
James Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Castellana takes a shot to the head.
Cole creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cole working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castellana's brow. #T3#
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole lands a hook that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castellana is defending well for now.
Castellana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castellana blocks it with crossed arms.
Castellana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castellana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana is looking to control Cole's arms but Cole gets an underhook and turns him. Now Castellana has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castellana can't break the clinch.
Castellana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Castellana has had enough of the clinch but Cole keeps him there for the moment.
Castellana takes a shot to the head.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana is trying to stall.
Castellana digs a right hand into Cole's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cole's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Castellana misses with a body kick.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castellana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cole punishes Castellana's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castellana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cole lands a jab to Castellana's midsection.
Cole tries to work over Castellana's front leg with a kick but Castellana checks it. #T1#
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Cole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a left and a right that stings Castellana.
Cole misses with the combination.
Cole scores with a push kick.#T2#
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castellana swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana stalling against the cage.
Castellana is trying to push Cole away but Cole has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Castellana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land. #KD2#
Cole drops Castellana with a big knee straight up the middle! Castellana is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Cole moves into range and clinches up with Castellana.#T3#
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castellana's defenses.
Castellana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Castellana breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Castellana drives through and clinches with Cole against the cage.
Castellana blocks an uppercut.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Cole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Castellana wants to stall.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Castellana tries to stall but Cole uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Castellana blocking some punches. #T4#
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
James Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cole lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Castellana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a three punch combo that has Castellana backing up. Castellana nods at Cole to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole is looking to clinch.
Cole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Castellana counter with a right hand.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Castellana lands a jab to the head.
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castellana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cole 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Cole!

James Cole 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: KOM LW & MW Final     
Date:   Apr 11, 2021
#R1#
Castellana connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Nti catches Castellana right on the button with a cross.
Castellana scores with a jab to the head.
We've been told by Nti's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nti misses with a body shot.
Nti misses with a looping right.
Nti throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Castellana throws a leg kick which misses Nti's front leg but catches the back leg as Nti tries to avoid it.
Nti misses with an uppercut
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Castellana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nti lands a really nice looking cross but Castellana seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nti throws a head kick but Castellana moves out of range.
Nti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Castellana moves out of range as Nti strikes.
Castellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Nti misses with a looping right.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Nti.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
Castellana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nti misses the jab.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nti lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Samuel Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti connects with a nice looking jab.
Nti lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Nti avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Nti clobbers Castellana with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nti misses with a straight right.
Castellana slips a straight right by Nti.
Nti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castellana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nti scrambles back to his feet.
Nti misses with an uppercut.
Nti scores with a jab to the body.
Nti swings for the body but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana jabs Nti right on the nose. Nti blinks but takes it well.
Castellana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nti.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Castellana slips under a jab.
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellana.
Nti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castellana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nti scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#Samuel Nti's cut is getting worse.
Nti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Castellana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castellana feints and then cracks Nti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nti down.
Nti scores with a head kick. Castellana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nti loads up on a big right hand but Castellana slips the punch.
Nti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nti jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Castellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely 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!
Nti tries a head kick but it misses.
Nti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castellana swinging wildly here.
Nti misses with a looping left.
Castellana scores with a body shot.
Castellana slips under a jab from Nti.
Castellana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castellana's head backwards.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Nti dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nti slips a jab from Castellana.
A counter left hand to the body from Nti misses its target.
Nti cracks Castellana with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Castellana is rocked!
Nti lands a nice looking body shot.
Nti looks to land a right hand but Castellana moved out of range.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Nti throws a hook to the side of Castellana's head but Castellana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castellana moves out of range as Nti strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti throws a hook but Castellana avoids it easily.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Castellana might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nti has got the better of the exchanges.
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Nti saw that one coming.
Castellana throws a low kick but Nti moves out of range easily.
Nti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castellana can do to turn this around?
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti. #T1#
Nti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nti scores with a jab. Castellana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Castellana slips a straight right by Nti.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samuel Nti is winning the standup battle so far.
Castellana fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nti is out of range.
Nti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nti scores with a decent looking hook.
Castellana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.
Castellana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nti throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Nti just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Castellana misses.
Nice shot lands for Castellana.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Nti misses.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Nti steps away.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Nti moved out of range.
A slow jab from Nti misses its intended target.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Nti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nti tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Nice cross by Castellana.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Castellana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Nti looks to land a left hand but Castellana moved out of range nicely.
Castellana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nti darts in trying to clinch
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
Nti jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.
Nti throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot.
Nti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Castellana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nti lands with a good body shot.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.#T4#
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Nti's shoulder, as Nti tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Nti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nti misses with a lunging right hand
and Castellana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nti thinking.
Castellana needs to keep his hands up - Nti had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nti throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Nti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nti checks a low kick from Castellana.
Nti throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
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 Samuel Nti will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Castellana throws a push kick but Nti slaps the foot to one side.
Nti misses with a straight right.
Castellana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castellana slips under a jab.
Castellana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nti with a body shot.
Nti fails to land with a series of punches.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castellana.
Castellana misses with a hook. Nti ducked under it nicely.
Nti throwing a counter right hand but Castellana manages to avoid it.
Nti misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Nti misses.
Castellana throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.
Castellana staying out of range there.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Nti.#T1#
Nti misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Castellana misses with a left hand
and Nti counters with a left to the body.
Nti misses with a hook. Castellana ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nti throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Castellana.
Nti connects with a crisp jab.
Nti throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Castellana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castellana missing with a left hand there. Nti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nti is looking to counter punch.
Nti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castellana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castellana throws a hook but Nti blocks it.
Nti throwing a counter right hand but Castellana manages to avoid it.
Castellana moves away from the strike by Nti.
Nti misses with a head kick.
Nti looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Castellana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nti 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!
Nti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Castellana.
A big left from Nti misses.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nti misses with a hook.
Castellana slips a jab from Nti.
Nti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellana throws a counter combo.
Nti lands with a nice body punch.
Castellana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#Samuel Nti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses.
Castellana defending well as Nti loads up on a big left hand.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
It looked like Nti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Castellana.
Nice body punch from Nti.
Nti misses with a hook. Castellana ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Castellana 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Castellana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Castellana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low 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!#CL#
Nti moves into the clinch.
Castellana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Nti cracks Castellana with a nice body shot.
Castellana is leaning against Nti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nti is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Castellana fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Samuel Nti did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Nti checks a low kick from Castellana.
An attempted straight right counter from Nti misses the target.
Castellana throws a head kick but Nti moves out of range.
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick from Nti.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nti throws the left hand but Castellana avoids the punch easily.
Castellana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castellana moves forwards but Nti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Castellana.
Nti lands with a straight right. Castellana didn't see that one coming.
Castellana throws a hook to the side of Nti's head but Nti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nti throws a good cross that connects.
Castellana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Nti misses with a hook.#CL#
Nti closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Castellana to work.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Nti fails to land.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
A hook to the body from Nti.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana looking to stall.
Castellana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana blocking some punches.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action. #T2#
Nti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nti misses with some punches.
Castellana lands a nice uppercut.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Nti.
Castellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nti throws a head punch that misses.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castellana blocking some punches.
Castellana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nti's elbow.
Nti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samuel Nti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti lands a body shot.
Castellana lands an uppercut.
Nti prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Castellana has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Castellana can turn it around.
Castellana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ntis head. #BC#
Nti breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Nti misses with a hook. Castellana ducked under it nicely.
Castellana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nti in his tracks.
Castellana throws a looping overhand right but Nti ducks down to avoid it.
Nti works Castellana's body with a nice hook.
Castellana defending well as Nti loads up on a big left hand.
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nti.
Castellana takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Castellana looks to land a left hand but Nti moved out of range nicely.
Castellana throws a head kick but Nti moves out of range. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Nti.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Nti throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nti misses with a looping left.
Castellana unleashes a big counter combination but Nti bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Castellana misses with a lunging right hand
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on 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!
Nti throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A leg kick checked by Nti.
Nti walks into a straight right hand from Castellana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Nti had his way with Gianni Castellana in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Nti throws a poor cross that misses
and Castellana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Castellana finds it's way round the side to connect with Nti's head.
Nti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castellana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Castellana on the side of the head.
Nti misses with a looping right.
Nti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castellana throws a front kick aimed at Nti's knee but Nti avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castellana.
Castellana misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Castellana.
Castellana takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Castellana throws a poor cross that misses
and Nti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Nti cracks Castellana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nti with a hook.
Castellana is still on wobbly legs! Can Nti finish him?
Nti swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana seems to have recovered his senses.
Castellana throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Nti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
Nti avoids the body shot from Castellana.
Castellana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nti thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Nti misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nti misses with a straight left.
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Nti throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nti.
Nti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Castellana misses.
Castellana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nti.
Nti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nti tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Castellana takes one to the chin there.
Castellana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castellana scores with a jab to the body.
Nti misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Nti.
Nti misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Castellana staying out of range there.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nti misses with a looping left.
Castellana tries a quick counter leg kick but Nti is wise to it.
Nti throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Nti thuds his right hand into Castellana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nti throws a hook but Castellana blocks it.
Castellana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nti.
Castellana tries to land a leg kick but Nti saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Nti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castellana doesn't seem phased though.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Nti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nti misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Nti lands with a straight right. Castellana didn't see that one coming.
Castellana tries a low kick but Nti avoids it.
Nti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Nti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nti 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Nti!

 

Event: KOM Lightweights Semi Finals     
Date:   Mar 14, 2021
#R1#
Shalit tries to clinch up
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Elazar Shalit has been cut.
Shalit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Castellana's head.
A cross from Castellana lands.
Nice defenses there by Castellana.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shalit was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.#CL2#
Shalit takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Castellana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shalit or not.
Shalit lands a left hand.
Castellana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shalit struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
Shalit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Castellana. #T1#
Shalit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shalit lands a shot to the body.
Shalit has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Shalit scores with a knee to the head.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
Castellana takes a shot to the head.
Shalit can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Castellana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shalits head.
Shalit presses Castellana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castellana dodges an elbow strike from Shalit.
Castellana stalling in the clinch but Shalit improves position.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Shalit.
Castellana avoiding damage as Shalit throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Castellana tries a body shot but Shalit blocks it.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shalit.
Shalit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Castellana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Castellana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shalit lands with a short shot to the head.
Shalit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shalit has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Castellana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
Castellana scores with a hook to the body.
Shalit tries a body shot but Castellana blocks it.
Shalit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castellana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana blocking some punches.
Shalit can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Shalit.
Shalit tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Shalit back against the cage.
Castellana tries to work over Shalit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shalit or not.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Shalit.
Castellana tries a body shot but Shalit blocks it.
Castellana's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
A short uppercut from Castellana.
Shalit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Shalit blocks a body shot from Castellana.
A nice left hand lands by Shalit.
Shalit jumps guard but Castellana stands there with Shalit around his waist. Shalit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Castellana gets through Shalit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Shalit avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Shalit blocking some punches.
Castellana misses with some punches.
Shalit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shalit lands with a left to the head.
Shalit has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castellana to keep the fight standing.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Castellana. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shalit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana tries to work over Shalit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shalit's elbow.
Shalit misses with an elbow over the top.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Shalit.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Shalit.
Shalit misses with the head strike.
Shalit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Shalit.
Castellana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shalit.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalit.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Shalit.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Shalit misses with a body punch.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Shalit avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elazar Shalit'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#
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Shalit moved out of range.
Shalit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Shalit is predictable there
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shalit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Castellana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shalit's coach down at Undisputed was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shalit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Castellana misses with the body kick
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Shalit clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shalit misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana avoids a wild elbow strike from Shalit.
Nice body punch from Castellana - that landed with a thud.
Shalit lands with a left to the head.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Shalit backwards. #T1#
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shalit tries to throw a body punch but Castellana avoids it by throwing Shalit back against the cage.
Shalit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shalit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Shalit avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Castellana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Shalit avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
A short right from Shalit.
A short left from Shalit.
Elazar Shalit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalit.
Shalit working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castellana.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Shalit.
Shalit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castellana to keep the fight standing.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shalit lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shalit lands a shoulder strike.
Shalit trying to control the position but instead, Castellana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shalit into the cage.
Shalit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castellana looking to slow down the pace here.
Castellana gets through Shalit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castellana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shalit lands a nice shot to the body.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Shalit controls his hands.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Shalit misses with the head strike.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Shalit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Shalit.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit blocking some punches.
Shalit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castellana backwards.
Shalit pushes Castellana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Castellana - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Castellana stalling in the clinch but Shalit improves position.
Shalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shalit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shalit lands with a left to the head.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Shalit controls the action.
Shalit prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Shalit misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit is trying to drag Castellana to the mat but Castellana just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shalit struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands. #T4#
Shalit misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shalit.
Shalit is leaning against Castellana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castellana looking to slow down the pace here.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalit.
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!
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Shalit lands an uppercut.
Shalit can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Shalit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Castellana fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shalit.
Castellana tries to work over Shalit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shalit.
Castellana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castellana lands a nice shot to the body.
Shalit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Elazar Shalit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Castellana throws a body punch but Shalit moves out of range.
Shalit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shalit throws a body shot but no joy.
Shalit misses with a body shot
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shalit throws a leg kick
and Castellana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Shalit is rocked!
Gianni Castellana is winning the standup battle so far.
Castellana closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Shalit out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianni Castellana!
Gianni Castellana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 7( LW)     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Twelve takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
Castellana slips a straight right by Twelve.
Twelve misses with a left hand
and Castellana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Castellana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Twelve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Twelve. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Twelve moves out of range as Castellana strikes.
Twelve is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Twelve throws a lazy uppercut
and Twelve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Twelve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castellana moves away from the strike by Twelve.
Castellana throws a big counter combination but Twelve scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana cracks Twelve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castellana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Twelve misses.
Castellana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Castellana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Twelve swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a nice leg kick.
Twelve swings for the body but Castellana moves out of range.
Conor Twelve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Twelve misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Twelve.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Twelve scores with a nice strike.
Twelve scores with the left hand. Castellana knows he should have avoided that one.
Twelve swings widly with a right hand
and Castellana counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Castellana.
Twelve lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana throws a hook to the side of Twelve's head but Twelve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Castellana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Twelve.
Castellana takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castellana tries to bum rush Twelve with a series of wild strikes but Twelve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Twelve throws out the jab.
Twelve misses with an uppercut.
Twelve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castellana at a distance.
Twelve misses with a hook
and Castellana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Twelve thinking.
Twelve throws a shot to the body.
Twelve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Twelve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Twelve throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Castellana misses with a few strikes there.
Twelve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Castellana takes a kick to the side of the head.
Castellana slips under a jab.#CL2#
Twelve closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Twelve backwards.
Twelve avoiding damage.
Castellana misses with a punch on the inside.
Twelve stalling.
Castellana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Castellana.
Twelve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castellana avoids it.
Twelve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Castellana - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Castellana.
Castellana lands with a left to 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!
Twelve looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
Twelve wants to stall.
Twelve blocks a body shot from Castellana.
Twelve misses with some punches.
Twelve's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Castellana lands a nice uppercut.
Castellana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Castellana gets through Twelve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Twelve.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Twelve controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castellana.
Twelve looking for a takedown.
Castellana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castellana lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Castellana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Twelve misses with an uppercut.
Twelve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Castellana counters with a left to the body.
Twelve lands a lovely overhand right.
Castellana misses the body punch
and Twelve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Twelve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
Twelve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Twelve misses with a hook.
Castellana walks into a stiff left hand from Twelve.
Twelve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Twelve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Twelve looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Castellana is looking to counter punch.
Castellana swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Twelve throws a nice outside leg kick.
Twelve with a hook.
Twelve throws a series of punches but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana tried to score with a low kick but Twelve checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Twelve! But no joy.
Castellana lands with a straight right. Twelve didn't see that one coming.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Twelve.
Twelve throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellana.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Twelve.
Castellana throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Twelve crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gianni Castellana!
A relieved looking Gianni Castellana 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: MMMA Kings of Madness 1( LW)     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Castellana misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Castellana, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jainar misses with a looping right.
Jainar lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Castellana.
Jainar follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jainar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Jainar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castellana can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Jainar moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castellana. That's going to slow Jainar down.
Castellana blocks a head kick by Jainar.
Castellana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jainar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Jainar slips a jab from Castellana.
Castellana lands with a nice body punch.
Jainar looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Jainar throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
Jainar throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jainar can pounce on him.
Castellana is looking to score with low kicks.
Castellana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Castellana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jainar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Castellana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jainar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jainar throws out the jab. #T2#
Castellana wants to land a leg kick but Jainar is out of range.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Jainar.
Jainar tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Jainar.
Castellana throws a lazy uppercut
and Jainar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castellana throws a right hand that Jainar ducks under and follows up with a left that Jainar also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Castellana.
Castellana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Jainar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jainar.
Jainar takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Jainar lands a glancing blow to the side of Castellana's head.
A big right from Jainar misses.
Castellana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Castellana lands the left hand.
Jainar wants to land a leg kick but Castellana is out of range.
Jainar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jainar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castellana.
Castellana blocks a head kick by Jainar.
Castellana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jainar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jainar throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Jainar is rocked!
Castellana lands a jab to Jainar's midsection.
Jainar is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellana finish him?#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castellana.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castellana.
Castellana digs a good hook to Jainar's body.
Jainar looks winded!
Castellana connects with a body shot.
Jainar ducks into an uppercut from Castellana and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianni Castellana!
A relieved looking Gianni Castellana 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: MMMA Fright Night 1     
Date:   Jan 06, 2021
#R1#
Castellana throws a jab but it's blocked by Biernat.
A nice combination there by Castellana. #ROC2#Biernat is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Castellana throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Biernat swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Castellana throws a jab when Biernat was well out of range.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Biernat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biernat walks into a left hand.
Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castellana misses with an uppercut
and Biernat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biernat seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Castellana tries to keep at a distance but Biernat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castellana avoiding damage. #T1#
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Castellana on the inside.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biernat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Biernat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Biernat misses with a punch on the inside.
Biernat has a couple of punches blocked by Castellana.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castellana avoids the elbow strike from Biernat, against the cage.
Biernat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castellana.
Biernat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Biernat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castellana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biernat working aggressively here.
A short right from Biernat on the inside.
Castellana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Biernat misses with the head strike. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana wants to stall.
Biernat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Biernat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castellana lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Biernat.
A right hand to the body from Castellana.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biernat misses with some punches.
Castellana misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Castellana.
Castellana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Castellana.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Biernat fails to land.
Biernat lands a left hand.
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biernat's elbow.
Castellana leaning against his opponent.
Biernat misses with some punches.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Biernat avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Castellana blocks an uppercut. #T3##BC#
Biernat breaks the clinch.
Biernat wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
Nice cross by Castellana.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castellana.
Castellana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biernat.
Biernat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Castellana.
Biernat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD2#
Castellana drops Biernat with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Biernat looks back up at him and smiles so Castellana waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Castellana scores with a shot to the body.
Biernat tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Biernat walks into a jab.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castellana tried to score with a low kick but Biernat checks it.
Castellana misses with a right hand
and Biernat counters with a two punch combo.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Biernat closes the distance and pushes Castellana back into the cage.
Castellana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castellana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Castellana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castellana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biernat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Biernat's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Castellana.
Biernat throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Biernat is looking to clinch.
Castellana counters with a body kick.
Biernat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biernat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biernat misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Biernat's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Castellana as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Castellana misses. #T1#
Biernat swings for the body but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Castellana cracks Biernat with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Castellana has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Biernat to stand back up!
Biernat is looking to clinch.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biernat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Biernat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD2#
Castellana cracks Biernat with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Biernat looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Castellana finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biernat tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Castellana was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Castellana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Biernat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biernat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castellana misses with a straight left.
Biernat doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellana circles away.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biernat tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Biernat tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away. #CL#
Biernat clinches with his opponent.
Castellana is pressed up against the cage. Biernat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castellana down to the mat. Castellana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Biernat tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Castellana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Castellana keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biernat backing away here, and Castellana unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biernat tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Biernat steps away.
Gianni Castellana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castellana misses with an uppercut
and Biernat counters with a series of strikes. Castellana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Biernat tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Castellana throws out a counter right but Biernat avoids it with no problem.
Castellana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biernat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castellana tries to avoid it but Biernat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castellana to the ground. Castellana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castellana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Castellana digs a good body shot into Biernat's ribs.#T4#
Biernat throws a lazy head kick
and Castellana counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biernat tries to clinch but Castellana moves out of range.
Biernat tries to clinch there but Castellana circles away.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Castellana lands a big right hand that sends Biernat crashing to the mat! Castellana stays standing though and waves Biernat back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Castellana responds with a good body kick, but Biernat manages to step out the way in time.
Biernat walks straight into a right hand from Castellana - that's dropped him! Castellana jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Biernat from any more punishment! Biernat complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gianni Castellana!
Gianni Castellana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 700.5     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven blocks a jab.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Castellana misses with a kick to the body.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Draven forces Castellana back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Draven misses with a low kick as Castellana jumps back.
Draven lands a head kick. Castellana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castellana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Draven misses with a double jab.
Castellana tests Draven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven misses with a shot to the body
and Castellana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Draven sizes up Castellana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Draven misses with a head kick. #T1#
Castellana throws a leg kick that is checked
and Draven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Draven darts in and clinches Castellana up against the cage.
Castellana misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castellana.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Draven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Draven controls his hands. #BC#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
Castellana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Castellana throws a big shot that misses.
Castellana misses with a low kick as Draven jumps back.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Draven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castellana throws out a counter right but Draven avoids it with no problem.
Draven throws a solid leg kick but Castellana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Draven.
Draven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castellana throws out a counter right but Draven avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Draven.#CL#
Draven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Draven is trying to maintain a safe position but Castellana gets an underhook and turns Draven into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Draven.
A short left from Castellana.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Draven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Draven throws a body kick that misses.
Draven slips a jab from Castellana.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Draven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Draven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Draven blocks a body shot from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven.
Draven is stalling here.
Draven wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Draven is trying to force a seperation but Castellana has the dominant position.#BC#
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven closes the distance but Castellana moves to the side
letting Castellana counter with a right hand. #T4#
Draven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
As Castellana backs away, Draven returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Draven staying out of range there.
Draven wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castellana throws a body punch but Draven moves out of range.
Draven throws a counter high kick but Castellana was just alert enough to avoid it.
Draven throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Castellana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castellana 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 Draven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Draven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Draven lands with a kick to the ribs.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Draven's shoulder, as Draven tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Draven 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#
Draven thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Draven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castellana can do to turn this around?
Draven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Draven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Draven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Castellana misses with a hook.
Draven feints and then cracks Castellana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castellana down.
Draven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Draven lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Draven seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Castellana misses with a straight right. #CL#
Draven drives through and clinches with Castellana against the cage. #T1#
Draven is trying to maintain a safe position but Castellana gets an underhook and turns Draven into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Draven trying to control the position but instead, Castellana has worked for underhooks and has pushed Draven into the cage.
Nice body punch from Castellana.
Draven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Draven taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Eric Draven.#CL#
Draven has Castellana up against the cage in a clinch.
Eric Draven has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Draven is trying to stall. #BC#
Draven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven thumps Castellana with a low kick.#T2#
Draven tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.
Draven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draven.
Draven misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castellana! But no joy.
Draven tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Castellana throws a front kick aimed at Draven's knee but Draven avoids it well.
Castellana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castellana blocks a head kick by Draven.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draven looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Draven is looking to wear down Castellana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Draven misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Draven has closed the distance and engaged Castellana in a clinch. #T3##BC#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castellana lands a nice shot to the body.
Castellana thuds his right hand into Draven's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castellana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Draven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castellana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Draven has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Draven has Castellana pressed against the cage.
Castellana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Draven avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
Draven working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Castellana swats away the attempt to clinch by Draven.
Draven lands with a kick to the temple. Castellana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Draven staying out of range there.
Draven wants to clinch up but Castellana keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Castellana.
Eric Draven is winning the standup battle so far.
Castellana keeps the fight on the outside.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Draven tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.
Draven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Draven.
Castellana looks to land a left hand but Draven moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Draven 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#
Draven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castellana.
Draven throws a head kick but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Castellana.
Draven wants to clinch.
Castellana throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castellana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castellana circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Draven moves away from the strike by Castellana.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Draven takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
Draven looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Draven throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castellana.
Draven thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Draven clinches with his opponent.
Draven blocks an uppercut.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Draven.
Castellana holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Draven blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Draven manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Castellana takes one on the button.
Eric Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Castellana tenderised Draven's leg. Draven is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Castellana tests Draven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castellana throws a hook but Draven avoids it easily.
Draven tries to clinch but Castellana is having none of it.
Castellana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Draven misses with a body kick.
Castellana misses with a low kick as Draven jumps back.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Castellana keeps the fight on the outside.
Draven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Castellana cracks Draven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draven.
Draven takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Draven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Draven connects with a body shot that sends Castellana's belly button to the back.
Eric Draven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draven slips under a jab.
Draven lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castellana backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castellana. Draven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draven tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Castellana manages to circle out of the way.
Draven throws a quick inside leg kick.
Draven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Draven throws a body shot but no joy.
Draven misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Draven looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Castellana avoids the head kick by Draven.
Castellana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana misses with the body kick
and Draven counters with a nice body kick.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draven lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castellana will feel that in the morning.
Draven tries to clinch up but Castellana circles away and keeps his distance.
Draven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a straight right.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draven keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gianni Castellana.
Well Draven 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!

Eric Draven 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: JAG Steele vs Roach     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wobble tries to clinch up
and Castellana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Castellana throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Wobble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castellana's guard.
Castellana trying to control the position.
Castellana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wobble.
Wobble chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wobble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castellana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wobble. #T1#
Castellana wants to stand and escape but Wobble is having none of it.
Wobble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wobble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wobble is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kombat Hangar 18 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wobble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Castellana has momentary wrist control but Wobble slips an elbow through the middle.
Wobble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES2#
Castellana pushes Wobble off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wobble shoots in for a takedown but Castellana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Castellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castellana works Wobble's body with a nice hook.
Castellana avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castellana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wobble.#T2##TD#
Castellana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wobble to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Castellana is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wobble presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana digs a right hand underneath Wobble's ribcage. Wobble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castellana lands a body punch.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wobble misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castellana. #TD#
Wobble jumps guard and drags Castellana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Castellana wants to stand but Wobble is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wobble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Castellana wants to stand but Wobble has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Wobble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castellana won't allow Wobble to sweep him here. #SU2#
Castellana gets to his feet. Wobble looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wobble slips a jab from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wobble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Wobble looks to throw a body kick
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.#T4#
Wobble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wobble doesn't seem bothered though.
Castellana jabs Wobble right on the nose. Wobble blinks but takes it well.
Wobble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Castellana delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Wobble clinches with his opponent.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Castellana lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Castellana lands an overhand right.
Wobble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Castellana slaps away a takedown attempt from Wobble, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Castellana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Castellana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wobble or perhaps it was just good defense by Castellana, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wobble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellana throws a body shot but no joy.
Wobble wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Castellana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wobble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wobble misses with a kick to the body
and Castellana counters with a good low kick that Wobble was not able to check.
Wobble just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gianni Castellana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wobble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Wobble feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Wobble looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Castellana replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wobble blocks it well.
Castellana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wobble blocks a jab.
Wobble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses.
Castellana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wobble.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Wobble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castellana swings for the body but Wobble moves out of range.
Wobble is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Castellana.#T3#
Castellana misses with a straight left.
Wobble fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Castellana misses.
Wobble checks a leg kick nicely.
Wobble slips a straight right by Castellana.
Wobble blocks a jab.
Wobble misses with a hook. Castellana ducked under it nicely.
Gianni Castellana seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick from Wobble.
The crowd cheers as Castellana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wobble doesn't seem phased though.
Castellana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Castellana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wobble checks a low kick from Castellana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castellana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
That's time! Wobble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Castellana catches Wobble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Wobble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wobble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wobble cracks a nice hook into Castellana's ribs.
Wobble checks a low kick from Castellana.
Castellana looks to score with a jab to the body but Wobble is just out of range.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wobble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castellana was covering up waiting for the punch and Wobble finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wobble trying to control but Castellana is working from the bottom. #T1#
Castellana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wobble is working Castellana over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Castellana wriggles free and stands up.
Castellana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Castellana moves away from the strike by Wobble.
Wobble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castellana is fending him off so far but Wobble persists. Nope, Castellana circles away and we're back to standing.
Wobble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Castellana.
Wobble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Castellana throws a shot to the body.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wobble fails with the takedown
and Castellana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Wobble drives through with a takedown into Castellana's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wobble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wobble is looking to work some ground and pound but Castellana has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wobble won't allow Castellana to get back to his feet.
Castellana has momentary wrist control but Wobble slips an elbow through the middle.
Castellana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#ES2#
Castellana pushes Wobble off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A swing and a miss from Castellana.
Wobble tries to counter by clinching up but Castellana breaks away and moves out of range.
Wobble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellana.#T3#
Wobble doesn't manage to clinch there - Castellana circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wobble checks a leg kick.
Castellana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castellana tries to land a front kick but Wobble steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Castellana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castellana throws a big shot that misses.
Wobble tries to counter with a takedown but Castellana is quick to defend against it.
Castellana misses with a two punch combination.
Wobble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Wobble slips a straight right by Castellana.
Some wild striking there from Castellana.
Wobble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellana throws a leg kick which misses Wobble's front leg but catches the back leg as Wobble tries to avoid it.
Wobble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wobble checks a low kick from Castellana.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gianni Castellana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Castellana 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gianni Castellana!

After winning the bout, Gianni Castellana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: JAG Redemption     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Slayer moves into the clinch.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Slayer backwards.
Castellana blocking some punches.
Slayer lands with a light punch inside.
Castellana lands a right hand.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Slayer fails to land.
Castellana lands a left hand.
Slayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana tries to throw a body punch but Slayer avoids it by throwing Castellana back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castellana.
Castellana tries to work over Slayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayer wants to break free but Castellana has control.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike.
Slayer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Castellana.
A right hand to the body from Castellana.
Slayer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slayer throws a head punch that misses.
Castellana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slayer backwards.
Castellana doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Slayer is trying to break free.
Castellana has a couple of punches blocked by Slayer.
Castellana scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Slayer on the inside.
Slayer lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayer.
Castellana tries a body shot but Slayer blocks it.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayer controls his hands.
Castellana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slayer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Slayer.
Slayer pushes Castellana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Slayer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Slayer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slayer lands a right hand.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana lands a left hand.
Slayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Slayer. #T2#
Slayer misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slayers head.
Slayer swings wildly with an uppercut but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castellana can't find room to land a body shot as Slayer controls the action.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayer.
A head punch on the inside from Slayer fails to land.
Good body shot from Castellana.
Castellana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slayer backwards.
Slayer throws a head punch that misses.
Slayer working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Castellana misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Castellana lands a body shot.
Slayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayer misses with the head strike.
Slayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayer misses with some punches.
Castellana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Slayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slayer is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Slayer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slayer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Castellana.
Slayer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castellana just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castellana.
Slayer throws a punch but it's blocked by Castellana.
Slayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Slayer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slayer tries to clinch up
and Castellana counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Castellana's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Castellana punishes Slayer's body with a nice straight punch.
Castellana connects with a crisp jab.
Slayer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Castellana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Castellana drops Slayer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Slayer looks back up at him and smiles so Castellana waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Slayer is rocked!
Slayer wants to clinch but Castellana slips to the side
and Castellana counters with a right hand to the body.
Slayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellana finish him?#T4##KD#
Castellana drops Slayer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Slayer looks back up at him and smiles so Castellana waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slayer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slayer tries to get into range but Castellana steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Slayer! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Castellana scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianni Castellana!
Gianni Castellana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: JAG Quarantine     
Date:   May 01, 2020
#R1#
Alzamora steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a hook #CL2#
and Alzamora counters by moving into the clinch.
Alzamora prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Castellana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzamora's elbow.
Castellana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alzamora backwards.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzamora scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alzamora misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzamora can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Alzamora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alzamora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzamora working aggressively here.
Alzamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzamora.
Alzamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castellana's elbow.
Castellana misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Castellana scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana lands with a short shot to the head.
Alzamora throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Castellana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alzamora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castellana or not.
Castellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alzamora digs a right hand underneath Castellana's ribcage. Castellana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alzamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Castellana controls his hands.
Castellana throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzamora.
Alzamora lands a body shot.
Alzamora blocks a body shot from Castellana.
Still in the clinch, Alzamora scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alzamora can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Castellana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzamora creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Alzamora breaks from the clinch.
Castellana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Alzamora looks to throw a body kick
and Castellana counters with a left and a right that stings Alzamora.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana moves out of range as Alzamora strikes.
Castellana lands with a straight right. Alzamora didn't see that one coming.
Castellana misses the shot to the body.
Alzamora doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alzamora 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.#T2#
Alzamora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzamora moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alzamora takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castellana lands with an overhand left.
Castellana tests Alzamora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castellana misses with a head kick.
Castellana moves out of range of the leg kick from Alzamora.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castellana throws a leg kick
letting Alzamora counter with a right hand.
Alzamora lands a slapping body shot.
Castellana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castellana lands with a right hand. #T3#
Castellana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alzamora is out of range and Castellana settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Alzamora.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses
and Alzamora counters with a nice body shot.
Alzamora throws a series of punches but Castellana moves out of range.
Alzamora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Castellana misses
and Alzamora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alzamora is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellana misses the target.
Alzamora ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Castellana lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Castellana connects with a single shot there.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzamora can pounce on him.
Castellana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana throws a lazy uppercut
and Alzamora counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Castellana throws a head kick that misses
and Alzamora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana throws a head kick that misses.
Castellana backing away here, and Alzamora unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alzamora throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.
Castellana stuns Alzamora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alzamora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzamora walks into a straight right hand from Castellana.#CL2#
Alzamora clinches.
Castellana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana tries a body shot but Alzamora blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Alzamora scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alzamora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castellana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzamora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andre Alzamora will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gianni Castellana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Alzamora has Castellana up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Alzamora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alzamora 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.
Alzamora misses with an uppercut. Castellana saw that one coming.
Castellana throws a right hand that misses
and Castellana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellana throws an off balance right hand
and Alzamora counters with a right hand to the body.
Alzamora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castellana with a jab.
Alzamora lands with an uppercut that bounces Castellana off the cage and back into range.
Alzamora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzamora jabs Castellana right on the nose. Castellana blinks but takes it well.
Castellana misses with an uppercut
and Alzamora counters with a huge left! Castellana is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alzamora isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Castellana from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alzamora!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Alzamora!
Andre Alzamora made sure to mention his sponsor, Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth) in his post fight interview.

 

Event: JAG Wreck Room vol 1     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
Castellana misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Castellana on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Castellana throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keenan connects with a body shot.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Castellana looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Castellana misses with a hook.
Keenan throwing a counter right hand but Castellana manages to avoid it.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Castellana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keenan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Castellana scores with a nice right hand.
Castellana misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castellana.
Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Castellana slips the punch.
Castellana looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Castellana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Castellana.
Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Castellana counters with a good low kick that Keenan was not able to check. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Castellana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Castellana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellana is just out of range.
Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow Castellana down.
Keenan's corner calls for a 1-2. Keenan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Castellana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castellana lands with an uppercut that bounces Keenan off the cage and back into range.
Keenan swings for the body but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan 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 Castellana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Castellana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keenan defending well as Castellana loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan thuds a left hand into Castellana's body.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Castellana.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Castellana there.
Keenan takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
Keenan slips a jab from Castellana.
Castellana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan is looking to slow Castellana down with leg kicks.
Keenan 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.
Castellana lands a slapping body shot.
Keenan lands a nice shot to the body.
Castellana connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Castellana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keenan finds it's way round the side to connect with Castellana's head.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Castellana misses with a right hand
and Keenan counters with an outside leg kick.
Keenan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keenan scores with a punch to the head.
Keenan moves out of range as Castellana throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Castellana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Castellana throws a big shot that misses.
Castellana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keenan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Keenan misses.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Castellana scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castellana tried to score with a low kick but Keenan checks it.
Castellana throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side. #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!
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.
Keenan lands a head shot.
Castellana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castellana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castellana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Keenan slips under a jab from Castellana.
Castellana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keenan slips a straight right by Castellana.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellana.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Castellana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Keenan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Castellana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Castellana 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.
Keenan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castellana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castellana lands with an uppercut that bounces Keenan off the cage and back into range.
Castellana just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Castellana misses
and Keenan counters with a good low kick that Castellana was not able to check.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Castellana takes a step back to recover.
Keenan 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Castellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Keenan thuds a left hand into Castellana's body.
Ryan Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.
Castellana misses with a looping right.
Castellana takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Castellana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on Castellana's shoulder, as Castellana tries to avoid the shot.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Castellana tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Keenan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Castellana misses with a low kick as Keenan jumps back.
Castellana throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Keenan misses with the body kick
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
A left and a right from Castellana both land. Nice combination.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castellana has time to react.
Castellana tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it.
Castellana throws a head kick but Keenan moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellana throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Keenan scores with a decent looking hook.
Keenan connects with a right hand. Castellana shakes it off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keenan, as that shot connected.
Keenan throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castellana misses with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Castellana might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Keenan has got the better of the exchanges.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castellana.
Castellana throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Castellana moved out of range nicely.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castellana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keenan digs a good body shot into Castellana's ribs.
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Good exchange - Keenan coming out on top.
Castellana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keenan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick.
Castellana blocks a jab.
Keenan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castellana counters with a nice uppercut.
Keenan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Keenan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Castellana's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana misses the jab.
Castellana misses with a lunging right hand
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Castellana connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back.
Keenan connects with a right hand. Castellana shakes it off.
A leg kick checked by Castellana.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Castellana misses with a body kick.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castellana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castellana momentarily.
Castellana throws a nice looking combination but Keenan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Castellana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castellana.
A counter left hand to the body from Keenan misses its target.
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castellana can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick from Keenan misses.
Castellana thuds his right hand into Keenan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Keenan 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Keenan lands a nice looking body kick.
Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but Castellana seems unphased.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
Castellana looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellana.
Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Keenan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Castellana. Castellana obviously looking to wear him down.
Castellana takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castellana's sensitive parts.
Castellana throws a good cross that connects.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan scores with a shot to the body.
Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Castellana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Castellana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Keenan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Castellana swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Castellana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keenan takes a swing at Castellana's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Castellana misses.
Castellana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Castellana lands a front kick.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castellana manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Castellana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Castellana moved out of range nicely.
Keenan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Castellana moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Keenan slips under a jab from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a hook.
Keenan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Castellana's head.
Keenan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castellana momentarily.
Castellana connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back.
Keenan pushes Castellana away with a front kick.
Keenan defending well as Castellana loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan lands a jab-cross combination.
Keenan throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Castellana wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs.
Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castellana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Castellana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Castellana lands a jab to the head.
Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castellana's calf.
Castellana lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Keenan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castellana doesn't seem phased though.
Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Castellana in his tracks.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Keenan, right into the meat.
Castellana is looking to chop away at Keenan's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Keenan misses the target.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Castellana misses.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Castellana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castellana moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
Keenan cracks Castellana with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keenan lands with a hook. Castellana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keenan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
A big right from Keenan misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellana misses the jab.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Castellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Keenan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keenan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Keenan scores with a decent looking hook.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castellana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castellana.
Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Castellana under the eye.
Keenan with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castellana swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
As Castellana backs away, Keenan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Castellana missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryan Keenan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castellana throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Keenan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keenan 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Keenan!

An intense looking Ryan Keenan took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I apologize to my fans. I caught staph infection from hitting the mats with Gianni Castellana's mom. The antibiotics really took a lot out of me energy wise. Not sure how i won that fight... Looks like i fucked him AND his mom up. '.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 99     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019
#R1#
Brown fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Castellana misses the target.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Castellana counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brown's knee momentarily.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castellana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Castellana is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Brown.
Castellana blocks a leg kick.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Castellana gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Castellana has wrist control.
Castellana is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castellana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown wants to control from the top but Castellana keeps moving.
Castellana wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Castellana's brow.
Castellana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown throws a strike but Castellana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castellana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castellana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Brown is tightening it up a little... Castellana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Castellana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Castellana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joshua Brown!
In his post fight interview, Joshua Brown started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 88     
Date:   Oct 04, 2019
#R1#
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods dips to his left and cracks Castellana with an uppercut!
Woods cracks the inside of Castellana's front leg.
Castellana avoids the head kick by Woods.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Woods lands a head kick. Castellana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
JJ Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods thuds his shin into the meat of Castellana's side.
A shot to the body from Woods misses
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana throws a sloppy head kick
and Woods counters with a leg kick.
Castellana steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Woods. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Woods lands with a nice body kick.
Woods scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Castellana throws a solid leg kick but Woods takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castellana.
Woods throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Woods throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woods can pounce on him.
Woods avoids a kick to the body.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Woods was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Castellana.
Woods throws a leg kick which misses Castellana's front leg but catches the back leg as Castellana tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Woods throws a good cross that connects.
Castellana avoids the head kick by Woods.
Woods lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Woods shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Woods lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Castellana misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana wants to slow Woods down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Woods misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Woods.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick
and Castellana counters with a low kick, right behind Woods 's knee.
Woods throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castellana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Woods lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castellana will feel that in the morning.
Woods is looking to land body kicks.
Woods misses with a wild combination.
Castellana moves out of range as Woods throws a body kick.
Woods throws a head kick but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana is trying to counter with his kicks.
Castellana is looking to land body kicks.
Woods dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castellana. That did some damage!
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Castellana throws out a leg kick but Woods moves out of range and Castellana only half commits.
Woods misses with an uppercut.
Castellana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Castellana raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Castellana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Castellana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Woods.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Castellana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castellana throws a leg kick but Woods moved away.
Castellana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Woods lands a front kick.
Castellana scores with a leg kick.
Castellana defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Castellana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woods goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Woods throws a front kick that sends Castellana stumbling back into the ropes.
Castellana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castellana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellana steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Woods scores with a push kick.
Woods thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Woods.
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods feints and then cracks Castellana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castellana down.
Woods connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Woods dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Castellana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castellana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods checks a low kick from Castellana.
Woods moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Castellana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castellana throws a head kick that misses.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Castellana might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Woods has got the better of the exchanges.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses.
Woods plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Woods is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castellana can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Castellana rushes Woods and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woods prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Woods tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Woods controls his hands.
Woods lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Woods.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Woods.
Castellana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castellana working aggressively here. #BC#
Woods pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woods scores with a decent looking hook.
Castellana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woods is out of range and Castellana settles back down.
Woods lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Woods scores with a nice head shot.
Woods feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castellana's calf.
Castellana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods lands a front 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!
Woods lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Castellana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods with a jab.
Woods misses with a double jab.
A big left from Castellana misses.
Castellana ducks right into an uppercut from Woods.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellana throws a fast counter high kick but Woods manages to duck under it in time.
Castellana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Woods misses with a hook.
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
And Woods counters with a quick kick to the body but Castellana blocks it.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods sets himself, and Castellana steps forward looking for the clinch! Woods avoids it this time.
JJ Woods is winning the standup battle so far.
Woods wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Castellana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woods lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Woods.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castellana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Woods throws the kick towards the body but Castellana avoids it.
Castellana tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.
Woods cracks Castellana with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Woods. That snapped Castellana's head back.
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Woods throws a body kick that misses.
Woods moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCastellana.
Woods connects with a solid leg kick.
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Woods looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Woods moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCastellana.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Castellana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods.
Castellana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woods. Woods obviously looking to wear him down.
Castellana avoids a kick to the body.
Woods throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castellana.
Woods fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Woods throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods tried to score with a low kick but Castellana checks it.
Castellana is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Woods dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Woods misses with a shot to the body
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
Woods wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Woods escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woods scores with a push kick.
Castellana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Woods throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Woods is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woods connects with a leg kick. Castellana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Castellana slips under a jab from Woods.
Castellana throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a head kick. That will keep Castellana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana throws a wild body kick that Woods sees coming a mile off.
Castellana takes one on the button.#T1#
Woods tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Woods - that will leave a mark!
Castellana checks a low kick from Woods.
Some bone on bone action there as Woods checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castellana loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castellana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Woods thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Woods is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods moves out of range as Castellana throws a body kick.
Woods throws a head kick but Castellana moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Woods, right into the meat. #T2#
Woods lands with a cross.
Castellana tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Woods throws a body kick that misses.
And Castellana responds with a good body kick, but Woods manages to step out the way in time.
Woods throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Woods.
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods checks the leg kick.
Woods lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Woods steps away.
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick.
Woods misses the jab.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Woods has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castellana.
Woods fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castellana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Woods misses the jab.
Woods misses with a kick to the body.
Castellana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Woods misses with a kick to the body.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellana wants to slow Woods down by chopping away at his legs.
Castellana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woods is out of range and Castellana settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Woods finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Woods with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Woods throws a body kick that misses.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castellana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Woods lands an overhand right.#T4#
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods missing with a left hand there. Castellana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Castellana avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Woods manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castellana. That's going to slow Woods down.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castellana.
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Woods takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Woods comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
JJ Woods is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Woods throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castellana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick from Woods lands but Castellana takes it in his stride.
Castellana throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woods, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for JJ Woods!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for JJ Woods!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for JJ Woods!

JJ Woods wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking JJ Woods 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: Skrap Fights 79     
Date:   Sep 06, 2019
#R1#
Castellana displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trecozze.
Castellana misses with a low kick.
Castellana throws a low kick, looking for Trecozze's leg but Trecozze calmly moves out of range.
Trecozze changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castellana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trecozze shoots in looking for a takedown but Castellana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trecozze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trecozze darts in trying to clinch
and Castellana counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses.
Trecozze misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Castellana counters with a nice right hand that sends Trecozze toppling to the canvas! Trecozze scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Castellana finish him?!#ROC#
Trecozze is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trecozze is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellana finish him?#T1#
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Trecozze seems to have recovered his senses.
Trecozze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Trecozze.#CL#
Castellana instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Trecozze has Castellana pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trecozze pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Castellana tumbling to the mat - Trecozze dives into Castellana's guard.
Trecozze stops Castellana from standing up.
Trecozze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trecozze trying to control the position from guard on top but Castellana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castellana is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jed's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Trecozze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castellana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Trecozze trying to control but Castellana is working from the bottom.
Castellana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Trecozze has gone for a leg lock! Castellana slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trecozze's guard.#REVR#
Castellana wants to get up but he can't break Trecozze's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Trecozze looking for subs off his back but Castellana has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Trecozze looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Castellana tries to stand but can't do so whilst Trecozze controls his leg. #SU#
Castellana gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nice takedown defense from Castellana. No joy for Trecozze on that attempt. #CL#
Castellana has managed to clinch.
Castellana is trying to maintain a safe position but Trecozze gets an underhook and turns Castellana into the ropes.
Castellana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trecozze backwards.
Castellana lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Castellana.
Castellana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Trecozze looks winded!
Trecozze can't find room to land a body shot as Castellana controls the action.
Castellana pushes Trecozze back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castellana scores with a shoulder strike.
Castellana pushes Trecozze back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Castellana works on Trecozze's body with a couple of short punches.
Trecozze is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Castellana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castellana lands a hook that snaps the head of Trecozze backwards.
Castellana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trecozze backwards.
Castellana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trecozze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castellana pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Castellana gets a clinch.
Castellana lands a nice uppercut.
Trecozze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castellana after a bit of a struggle.
Castellana digs a right hand underneath Trecozze's ribcage. Trecozze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trecozze looking for a takedown.
Castellana is working Trecozze over against the ropes.
Castellana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gianni Castellana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Castellana feints and then cracks Trecozze's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trecozze down. #CL#
Castellana has closed the distance and engaged Trecozze in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Castellana.
Castellana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castellana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Castellana lands a nice uppercut.
Castellana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Castellana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trecozze can do to turn this around?
Castellana lands a body shot.
Castellana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castellana is working Trecozze over against the ropes.#KD#
Castellana drops Trecozze onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Trecozze is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castellana creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Trecozze with a big uppercut! Trecozze tries to clinch up but Castellana pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Trecozze to the mat! Trecozze covers up and Castellana unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gianni Castellana!
A very excited looking Gianni Castellana 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.
Gino Trecozze spoke after the fight, saying 'And so I've lost. It sucks but that's what happened. I promise I'll back, stronger than ever! '.

 

Event: JBL 19 Next Generation     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Castellana misses the target.
Kempton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Castellana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kempton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kempton looks winded!
Kempton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kempton misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Castellana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castellana.
Kempton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kempton falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
Castellana connects with a body shot.
Castellana lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kempton doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Castellana cracks Kempton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Castellana has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kempton to stand back up!#ROC#
Kempton is rocked!
Castellana finds Kempton's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kempton flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Castellana lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kempton will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianni Castellana!
A very excited looking Gianni Castellana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: JBL Test Your Might 1     
Date:   Feb 15, 2019
#R1#
A lazy left from Castellana finds it's target.
Castellana cracks Winkle with an open hand slap.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Castellana.#ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Winkle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Castellana counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Winkle has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gianni Castellana!
An out of breath Gianni Castellana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Judgement Night II     
Date:   Jan 18, 2019
#R1#
Bones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bones or perhaps it was just good defense by Castellana, which made it look bad.
Bones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD2#
Castellana lands a big uppercut and Bones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bones looks OK. Castellana waves Bones back to his feet!#ROC2#
Bones is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Bones has been cut.
Bones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Bones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castellana cracks Bones with a left hook right on the temple and Bones goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Castellana lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bones is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianni Castellana!
Gianni Castellana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PSE 6     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Thorgard slips a straight right by Castellana.
Thorgard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castellana defends it well.
Thorgard checks a leg kick.
Thorgard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castellana.
Castellana lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Castellana misses its intended target.
Castellana throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Castellana gets tackled into the cage by Thorgard. Thorgard maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Thorgard manages to break the clinch.
Thorgard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castellana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Thorgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorgard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Castellana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thorgard scrambles back to his feet.
Thorgard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorgard.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Thorgard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castellana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorgard.
Thorgard tries to close the distance and clinch but Castellana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thorgard misses with the combination.
As Thorgard backs away, Castellana returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Castellana throws a big shot that misses.
Castellana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castellana jabs at Thorgard's body.
Thorgard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thorgard looks for a takedown but Castellana sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thorgard or perhaps it was just good defense by Castellana, which made it look bad.
Gianni Castellana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorgard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castellana swivels and escapes.
Gianni Castellana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.
Castellana misses with a looping right.
Castellana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thorgard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Castellana.
Nice takedown defense from Castellana. No joy for Thorgard on that attempt.
Castellana lands with a right hand.
Thorgard gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Castellana gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gianni Castellana!

 

 
 
 
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