Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Reedtz vs Hatfield
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasai. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok throws a fast counter high kick but Kasai manages to duck under it in time.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demenok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demenok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Kasai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Demenok backs up against the cage.
Kasai walks into a stiff left hand from Demenok.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasai throws a good cross that connects.
Kasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kasai needs to keep his hands up - Demenok had a free shot at his head there.
Kasai lands a jab-cross combination.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kasai lands the left hand.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kasai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasai throws a nice looking combination but Demenok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demenok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
Demenok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demenok lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've been informed that Demenok 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.
Demenok connects with the punch.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Demenok steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kasai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai swings widly with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kasai thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasai. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok cracks Kasai with a good jab.#T2#
Kasai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Demenok counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Kasai.
Demenok tries to counter by closing the distance.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasai.
Kasai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demenok.
Kasai misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Kasai down.
Demenok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Demenok connects with a solid leg kick.
Kasai lands a glancing blow to the side of Demenok's head.
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
Demenok throws the left hand but Kasai avoids the punch easily.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Demenok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3##CL2#
Demenok gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land.
Demenok prevents a body shot from Kasai.
Demenok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Kasai.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Demenok lands a right hand.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Kasai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kasai misses with a body punch.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demenok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Demenok has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Kasai.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasai controls his hands.
Kasai struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
A short right from Demenok on the inside.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Demenok misses with a body punch.
Kasai blocks an uppercut.
Kasai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Demenok takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kasai blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Kasai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasai.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Demenok lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kasai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kasai.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Kasai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demenok connects with a body shot.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasai.
Demenok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok scores with a nice body kick.
Kasai takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasai is just out of range.
Kasai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Demenok.
Kasai ducks right into an uppercut from Demenok.
Kasai misses with a body shot
and Demenok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demenok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Demenok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kasai's hands.
Demenok moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasai drops his hands momentarily and Demenok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
Kasai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai tries to close the distance and clinch but Demenok swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Kasai keeps the fight on the outside.
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Kasai misses.
Rukter Demenok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok scores with a jab. Kasai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Demenok throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kasai, as that shot connected.
Kasai slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kasai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demenok circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick lands there from Demenok.
Kasai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Demenok lands with a good body shot.
Demenok lands a really nice looking cross but Kasai seems unphased.
Kasai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.
Demenok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Kasai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Demenok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Kasai does it's job there.
Kasai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Demenok.
Demenok stuns Kasai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
Demenok moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kasai misses with a lunging right hand
and Demenok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kasai thinking.
A good leg kick by Demenok.
Kasai misses with a double jab
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasai missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demenok.
Demenok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasai misses with a double jab
and Kasai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kasai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok 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#
Kasai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Demenok counters with a thumping low kick.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kasai tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demenok connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Demenok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demenok scores with a nice strike.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
Kasai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rukter Demenok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Kasai slips the punch.
Demenok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kasai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kasai takes a step back to recover.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai misses with an uppercut
and Demenok counters with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Demenok - just one landing.
Demenok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kasai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demenok counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Demenok closes the distance and pushes Kasai back into the cage.
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai blocks a body shot from Demenok.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Demenok tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kasai.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Demenok digs a right hand into Kasai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kasai's gas tank.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demenok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok is leaning against Kasai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Kasai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
Demenok presses Kasai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
Demenok lands a right hand.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Demenok.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Kasai tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasai controls his hands.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rukter Demenok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demenok works on Kasai's body with a couple of short punches.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasai takes a shot to the head.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Demenok. #T4#
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok lands a body shot.
Demenok struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasai controls his hands.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Demenok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Demenok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Demenok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Demenok is working Kasai over against the cage.
Kasai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok blocks an uppercut.
Demenok pushes Kasai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keizo Kasai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Demenok.
Demenok lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rukter Demenok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demenok 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SMASH: Kowalkiewicz vs Edmonds
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Kasai gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the cage.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Askren has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Kasai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Askren cracks Kasai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Askren closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Askren breaks the clinch.
Kasai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasai.
Kasai misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Askren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kasai to the mat! Kasai manages to get full guard.

Kasai manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Askren tries to counter by clinching up but Kasai breaks away and moves out of range.
Kasai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Askren goes for a takedown attempt but Kasai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jake Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kasai counters with a left and a right that stings Askren.
Kasai misses with a straight right.
Askren is looking to counter the offense by Kasai and move into the clinch.
Kasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Askren is looking to clinch.
Askren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasai is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Askren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai is looking to improve his position.
Kasai told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kasai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Askren passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by Askren.
Kasai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Askren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kasai taking shots to the head.
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kasai's face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kasai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kasai wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is landing with some decent strikes but Kasai is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Askren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kasai is looking to improve his position but Askren isn't that keen on the idea.
Askren putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Askren with good strikes from the mount here!
Askren connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Askren connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Askren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kasai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kasai's face. #ROC#Kasai is rocked!
Askren lands a big elbow.
Kasai is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
Askren lands a couple of good shots and Kasai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Askren.
A helpless look comes across Kasai 's face. He knows he's trapped as Askren lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Askren!
A very excited looking Jake Askren 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: Tosen vs Reedtz
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aisland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Aisland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aisland is trying to control the action in half guard but Kasai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Aisland seems to be looking for submissions.
Aisland is looking to advance position but Kasai won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai is trying to stand back up but Aisland is controlling him
Aisland trying to mount his opponent but Kasai defends it. #SUB2#
Aisland is looking for a kimura but Kasai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Kasai is concentrating on defense, preventing Aisland from advancing position.
Kasai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasai pushes Aisland off looking to stand but Aisland dives back in and keeps control.
Kasai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aisland on the ground.
Aisland is trying to control the action in half guard but Kasai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kasai tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Kasai is working hard here to advance position.
Aisland works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Aisland has control of Kasai's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kasai regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Kasai tries to hold on but Aisland postures up.#SUB2#
Aisland looking to secure an arm triangle but Kasai defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Aisland is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kasai can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kasai wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Aisland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kasai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kasai shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Aisland working for a guillotine from mount but Kasai is in no mood to give up.
Aisland working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Aisland is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kasai has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kasai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kasai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Aisland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4##SUB2#
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Kasai defends the submission attempt.
Aisland wants to control but Kasai is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kasai manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mancha Aisland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kasai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aisland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kasai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aisland tries to clinch up.
Kasai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aisland fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Kasai lands with an uppercut that bounces Aisland off the cage and back into range.
Aisland goes for a double leg but Kasai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kasai continues to drive forward.
Kasai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kasai throws a right hand that Aisland ducks under and follows up with a left that Aisland also avoids with ease.
Kasai swings for the body but Aisland moves out of range.
Aisland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai misses with a wild body shot.
And Aisland tries to counter it with a takedown but Kasai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kasai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aisland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kasai throws a body punch but Aisland moves out of range.
Aisland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keizo Kasai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mancha Aisland.
Aisland ducks right into an uppercut from Kasai. #T2##TD2#
Aisland scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Aisland is trying to get an arm triangle but Kasai is defending well.
Kasai keeping his opponent close.
Aisland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kasai down.
Kasai is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Aisland has an Americana. Kasai didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Aisland is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Aisland hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mancha Aisland!
A very excited looking Mancha Aisland 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: Sasaki vs Boomer
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Marui tries to bum rush Kasai with a series of wild strikes but Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasai moves away.
Kasai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marui thinking.
Kasai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Naoko Marui has been cut.
Marui throws a right and a left that Kasai avoids nicely.
Kasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marui misses with a straight right.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Marui avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Marui lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasai doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Marui throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Marui getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasai throws a combination that misses
and Marui counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marui.
Marui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Kasai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marui changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marui moves away.
Kasai catches Marui with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marui missing with a left hand there. Kasai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Marui swings for the body but Kasai moves out of range.
Marui defending well as Kasai loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Kasai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marui doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Kasai misses with a looping right.
Naoko Marui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasai connects with a right hand. Marui shakes it off.
Marui throws a right and a left that Kasai avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Marui.
Kasai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kasai throws a hook but Marui blocks it.
Kasai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Marui is rocked!
Marui takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Marui misses the jab.
Marui swinging wildly here.
Kasai moves to clinch but Marui breaks away
and Marui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kasai thinking.
Marui misses with a body shot
enabling Kasai to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kasai misses with a hook
and Marui counters with a right hand to the body.
Marui moves away from the strike by Kasai.
Kasai throws a hook to the side of Marui's head but Marui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marui misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Kasai misses the target.
Kasai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marui.
Marui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasai counters with a series of strikes. Marui will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jab from Kasai.
Marui is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Marui avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Marui throws out a counter right but Kasai avoids it with no problem.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
Marui slips under a jab from Kasai.
Marui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marui seems to have recovered his senses.
Kasai misses with a wild body shot.
Marui throws a counter combo.#T4#
Nice jab there from Kasai.
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!
Marui throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasai moves away.
Marui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marui takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Kasai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marui takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kasai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marui. Marui circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kasai drops Marui with a naaaaasty hook - Marui is in real trouble here! Kasai dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
Our winner, Keizo Kasai, 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: Dankovic vs Boomer
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
Mcgee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mcgee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kasai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgee 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.
Kasai walks into a straight right hand from Mcgee.
Mcgee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mcgee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasai is just out of range.
Kasai throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcgee's corner calls for a 1-2. Mcgee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mcgee.
A jab from Mcgee misses.
Mcgee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgee.
Mcgee tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Kasai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcgee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgee.
Kasai defending well as Mcgee loads up on a big left hand.
Mcgee throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasai throws out the jab.
Mcgee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mcgee misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Mcgee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Mcgee misses.
Mcgee misses with a body shot
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Kasai lands with a right hand.
A big left from Kasai misses.
Mcgee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Mcgee.
A big right from Mcgee misses.
Kasai throws a nice looking combination but Mcgee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgee misses with a shot to the body
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mcgee backs up against the cage.
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!
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kasai eats them both and turns towards Mcgee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mcgee tries to clinch up.
Kasai misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Mcgee dodges the punch combination from Kasai.
Mcgee throws out a counter right but Kasai avoids it with no problem.
Mcgee throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgee misses with a body punch
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Kasai.
Kasai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgee lands a nice shot that snaps Kasai's head back. #CL2#
Mcgee closes the distance and pushes Kasai back into the cage.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasai blocking some punches.
Mcgee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land. #T3#
Mcgee working aggressively here.
Mcgee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasai tries to throw a body punch but Mcgee avoids it by throwing Kasai back against the cage.
Mcgee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgee.
Mcgee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcgee tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgee.
Kasai lands a shoulder strike.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kasai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kasai blocks an uppercut.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasai backwards. #T4#
Mcgee blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgee.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgee throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
Mcgee blocks an uppercut.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Mcgee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Mcgee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai blocking some punches.
Mcgee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mcgee.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Mcgee.
Mcgee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Mcgee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcgee misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rockwell Mcgee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mcgee throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Mcgee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kasai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
Mcgee misses with a looping left.
Kasai throws a big counter combination but Mcgee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mcgee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcgee was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Kasai misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcgee throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Kasai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasai.
Mcgee tries to throw a body punch but Kasai avoids it by throwing Mcgee back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
Mcgee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mcgee gets through Kasai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kasai tries to throw a body punch but Mcgee avoids it by throwing Kasai back against the cage. #T1#
Mcgee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcgee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasai blocks an uppercut.
Mcgee tries a body shot but Kasai blocks it.
Kasai pushes Mcgee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcgee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasai tries to throw a body punch but Mcgee avoids it by throwing Kasai back against the cage.
Mcgee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgee scores with a shoulder strike.
Kasai swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Mcgee lands a left hand.
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!
Mcgee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kasai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcgee lands a hook that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Kasai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcgee is keeping busy.
Mcgee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasai tries to throw a body punch but Mcgee avoids it by throwing Kasai back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcgee.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Kasai struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcgee controls his hands. #T3#
Kasai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcgee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mcgee fails to land.
Mcgee misses with the head strike.
Kasai blocking some punches.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcgee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcgee blocks an uppercut.
Mcgee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kasai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcgee lands a right hand.
Mcgee gets through Kasai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcgee misses with a body punch.
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgee tries a body shot but Kasai blocks it.
Kasai blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Mcgee.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgee.
Mcgee lands with a right to the head.
Mcgee lands a right hand.
Mcgee misses with a body punch.
Mcgee swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kasai.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcgee lands an uppercut.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
Mcgee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcgee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rockwell Mcgee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kasai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kasai takes a swing at Mcgee's ribcage but misses.
Mcgee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mcgee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Mcgee misses its intended target.
Kasai misses with a hook.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Mcgee.
Rockwell Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai misses with an uppercut.
Mcgee lands the left hand.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Mcgee avoids it well.
Kasai slips a jab from Mcgee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai slips a jab and a cross from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a jab when Kasai was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kasai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Kasai misses.
Kasai tries to clinch up.#T1#
Kasai throws a lazy right hand but Mcgee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasai lands with a nice combination. Mcgee backs away looking to recover.
Mcgee swings widly with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcgee slips under a jab.
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgee.
Mcgee lands a two punch combo.
Mcgee throws an overhand right that lands on Kasai's shoulder, as Kasai tries to avoid the shot.
Kasai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Mcgee is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rockwell Mcgee has been cut.
Mcgee misses with a few strikes there.
Mcgee is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Mcgee drives through and clinches with Kasai against the cage.
Mcgee seems to have recovered his senses.
Kasai works on Mcgee's body with a couple of short punches.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgee.
Kasai lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Kasai lands a left hand.
Mcgee tries to throw a body punch but Kasai avoids it by throwing Mcgee back against the cage.
Kasai blocks a body shot from Mcgee.
Kasai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kasai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgee pushes Kasai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcgee misses with a body punch.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with some punches.
Kasai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgee backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcgee scores with a shot to the side of Kasai's head.
Mcgee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcgee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockwell Mcgee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Mcgee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgee.
Mcgee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcgee controls his hands.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcgee can't find room to land a body shot as Kasai controls the action.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgee.
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai misses with the head strike. #T4#
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcgee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcgee.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai tries to throw a body punch but Mcgee avoids it by throwing Kasai back against the cage.
Kasai leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kasai.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keizo Kasai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcgee 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Kitjakarn
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kasai looks to throw the jab but Kay is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Kay. That snapped Kasai's head back.
Kay misses with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Kasai tests Kay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Kay sizes up Kasai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Kay tries to counter with a takedown but Kasai is quick to defend against it.
Kasai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kay misses with a body punch
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kasai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kasai takes a swing at Kay's ribcage but misses.
Kay scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasai should have avoided that one.
Kasai swings for the body but Kay moves out of range.
Kay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
A big left from Kay misses.
Kasai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kay takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kay throws a hook to the side of Kasai's head but Kasai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasai throws out the jab.
Kasai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kay throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
A cross from Kay lands.#TD#
Kay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kay is standing up over Kasai. Kasai looks to escape but Kay dives into side control.
Kasai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Kay looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kasai is avoiding damage well.
Kasai trying to remain calm as Kay controls from the top position.
Kasai can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasai is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay grinds an elbow into Kasai's temple. #T3#
Kay takes a little break here. Kasai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kasai is not content to let Kay control the position.
Kasai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kay has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kay is looking to take a break and control but Kasai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kay is chipping away with strikes.
Kay is trying to ground and pound but Kasai uses the momentary lack of control by Kay to regain half guard.
Kasai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kay. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kay is nestled in close to Kasai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kay winds up and cracks Kasai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kasai is trying is best to control the position here.
Kasai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kay thows a huge punch but Kasai dodges it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kay connects with a nice short shot to Kasai's temple.
Kay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kasai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kasai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kay connects with a body shot.
Kay connects with the punch.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kay connects with a looping right hand.
Kay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Kay moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
Kay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kay works the jab nicely.#T1#
Kay connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Kay scores with a takedown into Kasai's guard.
Kay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kasai's head.
Kasai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kay's guard. #REVB#
Kasai won't allow Kay to sweep him here.
Kay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kasai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kasai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kay trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Kay has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Kay cracks Kasai with a solid left hand.
Kasai keeping moving, preventing Kay from controlling successfully.
Kay postures up and lands a big shot to Kasai's brow.
Kasai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kay passes Kasai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay trying to control the action but Kasai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kasai looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Kay trying to mount his opponent but Kasai defends it. #SUB#
Kay is trying to work for a kimura but Kasai is defending well.
Kasai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kay is working Kasai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kay works over Kasai with some ground and pound from guard.
Kay prevents Kasai from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Kay connects with a couple of short punches.
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
Kay stopping the sweep attempt from Kasai.
Kay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kasai's guard.
Kasai is not content to let Kay control the position.
Kay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lars Kay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasai is looking to control Kay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasai avoid being mounted?
Kay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Kay dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kasai throws an overhand right that lands on Kay's shoulder, as Kay tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kay there.
Kay catches Kasai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kay lands a nice hook to Kasai's body. Kasai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kasai misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Kay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kay.
Kay lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kasai is trying to control the position but Kay postures up.
Kay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kasai is keeping the position for now.
Kay throws a big right hand that misses.
Kay 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.
Kay scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Kay connects with a couple of short punches.
Kasai controls Kay momentarily but Kay frees himself.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kay landing with the ground and pound.
Kasai is trying to control the position but Kay postures up.
Kay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kay's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kasai has momentary wrist control but Kay slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Kasai is trying to control the position but Kay postures up.
Kay throwing strikes but missing.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Kay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kay distracts Kasai with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kasai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kay is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lars Kay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kay content to stall in guard here.
Kasai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kay is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kay throws an overhand right that lands on Kasai's shoulder, as Kasai tries to avoid the shot.
Kasai lands with a right hand.
Kay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Kay connects with a jab.
Kay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kasai! But no joy.
Kasai throws a lazy right hand but Kay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kay lands a head shot.
Kasai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasai looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Kay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasai should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasai cracks Kay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kasai cracks Kay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keizo Kasai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Kay.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Kay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kay 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Kay!
Our winner, Lars Kay, 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: Mouth vs River
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Kasai lands with an uppercut that bounces Mata off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Dado Mata has been cut.
Mata looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mata shoots and misses
and Kasai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Mata got wobbled bad by a big combination! Kasai presses forward with punches and knees until Mata stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Mata closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Kasai misses the body punch
and Kitjakarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasai misses with an uppercut
letting Kitjakarn counter with a right hand.
Kasai with a hook.
Kasai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kitjakarn under the eye.
Kasai tries to bum rush Kitjakarn with a series of wild strikes but Kitjakarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasai throws a right hand that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasai cracks Kitjakarn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitjakarn throws a big shot that misses.
Kitjakarn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasai throws out the jab.
A left lands for Kasai.
Kasai misses with a straight right. #T1#
Kasai throws a right hand that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a low kick, right behind Kasai 's knee.
Kasai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kitjakarn is looking to slow Kasai down with leg kicks.
Kasai looks to throw the jab but Kitjakarn is out of range.
Kasai throws a combination that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kasai thinking.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasai misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Kitjakarn.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut. Kasai saw that one coming.
Kasai swings widly with a right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kasai thinking. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai tries to bum rush Kitjakarn with a series of wild strikes but Kitjakarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kitjakarn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kasai just manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kasai doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Kasai misses.
Kasai tries to move into range but Kitjakarn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kasai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Kasai misses.
Kasai 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.
Kasai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Kitjakarn.
It looks like Kitjakarn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kasai throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a body kick.
Kasai misses with a hook.
Kitjakarn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kasai avoids it.#T3#
Kitjakarn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kasai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kasai looks winded!
Kitjakarn lands a right hook to the body.
Kitjakarn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kitjakarn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kitjakarn's corner calls for a 1-2. Kitjakarn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kasai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a straight right hand.
Kasai misses with an uppercut
and Kitjakarn counters with a crisp right that sends Kasai to the canvas! Kitjakarn follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biabas Kitjakarn!
Our winner, Biabas Kitjakarn, 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: Edmond vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Kasai - just one landing.
A left lands for Hakekia.
Kasai misses with a straight right.
Hakekia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kasai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Hakekia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kasai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hakekia manages to circle out of the way.
Hakekia pushes Kasai away with a front kick.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasai.
Hakekia's corner calls for a 1-2. Hakekia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kasai has managed to clinch.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hakekia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Hakekia.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Hakekia misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kasai avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body.
Hakekia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kasai avoids the elbow strike from Hakekia, against the cage.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kasai dodges an elbow strike from Hakekia.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai blocks a body shot from Hakekia.
Our sources have told us that Kasai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
Hakekia lands an elbow inside that Kasai shrugs off. #BC2#
Hakekia manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Hakekia. That snapped Kasai's head back.
Kasai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kasai.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Kasai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hakekia lands a head kick!
Hakekia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasai throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Kasai closes the distance and clinches.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hakekia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Hakekia. #BC2#
Hakekia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakekia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.
Kasai misses with a double jab
and Hakekia counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Hakekia lands with a shot to the body.
Kasai moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia lands a high kick!
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice straight punches there by Hakekia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hakekia.
Kasai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasai throws out the jab.
Hakekia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kasai if he has to take too many more of those.
Kasai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasai throws a lazy uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
Kasai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 good leg kick by Hakekia.
Kasai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kasai needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
Kasai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there.
Hakekia defending well as Kasai loads up on a big left hand.
Hakekia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kasai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Kasai saw that one coming.
Kasai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasai works Hakekia's body with a nice hook.
Hakekia lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kasai's sensitive parts.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Hakekia lands but Kasai takes it in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hakekia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hakekia tries to work over Kasai's front leg with a kick but Kasai checks it.
Kasai throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
Hakekia scores with a punch to the head.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia lands a jab to Kasai's midsection.
Hakekia connects with a body shot.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakekia throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Kasai.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hakekia to counter with a crisp jab.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakekia throws a chopping leg kick but Kasai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hakekia dodges the punch combination from Kasai. #T1#
Kasai tries to bum rush Hakekia with a series of wild strikes but Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hakekia jabs Kasai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hakekia lands a glancing blow to the side of Kasai's head.
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a jab to Kasai's midsection.
Hakekia throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kasai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Hakekia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kasai. That did some damage!
Kasai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia lands a nice shot that snaps Kasai's head back.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Kasai's leg. Kasai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kasai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hakekia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Hakekia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kasai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kasai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia jabs at Kasai's body.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kasai.
Hakekia lunges at Kasai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kasai's hand.
Hakekia on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Hakekia scores with a nice right hand.
Hakekia lands a high kick!
Kasai throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Kasai looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Kasai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hakekia's head.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasai misses with a series of wild punches.
Hakekia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Kasai throws a one two combo.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kasai's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws the left hand but Kasai avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kasai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hakekia misses with a looping left.
Kasai tries to bum rush Hakekia with a series of wild strikes but Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasai takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia lands a jab.
Hakekia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Kasai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. Kasai didn't see that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kasai.
Hakekia misses with a hook.
A jab from Hakekia does it's job there.
Hakekia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hakekia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
Kasai throws a big counter combination but Hakekia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kasai takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hakekia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia misses with a double jab.
Kasai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Kasai moves away and avoids it.
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kasai 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.
Kasai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakekia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kasai's head.
Hakekia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kasai on the side of the head.
Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left lands for Hakekia.
Kasai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kasai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hakekia moves away.
Hakekia throws a low kick, looking for Kasai's leg but Kasai calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
Hakekia throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Kasai needs to keep his hands up - Hakekia had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Kasai misses.
Hakekia scores with a jab. Kasai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Hakekia throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Kasai misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Hakekia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kasai if he has to take too many more of those.
Hakekia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kasai looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hakekia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Kasai.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kasai's sensitive parts.
Hakekia staying out of range there.
Hakekia cracks Kasai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Kasai has managed to clinch.
Hakekia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasai backwards. #T3#
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Hakekia.
A short right from Hakekia on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia lands an elbow just above Kasai 's eye.
Hakekia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Hakekia.
Alika Hakekia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hakekia misses with some punches.
Hakekia blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kasai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hakekia lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Hakekia.
Kasai blocks an elbow strike.
Hakekia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasai blocks a body shot from Hakekia. #T4#
Kasai takes a shot to the head.
Hakekia digs a right hand into Kasai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kasai's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai gets through Hakekia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hakekia tries to throw a body punch but Kasai avoids it by throwing Hakekia back against the cage.
Hakekia lands a body punch.
Kasai avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Hakekia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hakekia slips a jab from Kasai.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Hakekia delivers a nice body kick.
Hakekia thumps Kasai with a low kick.
Hakekia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Hakekia slams his shin into Kasai's torso.
Keizo Kasai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakekia with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
As Alika Hakekia got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Keizo Kasai Welcome To Smash Fighting Championship My Friend, There No Bums To Cherry ðŸ’ Pick All Killers In This Division Which You Just Find Out. SMASH FC IS MY HOME, I’ll My Career With This Promotion But I Ain’t Done Yet, As I’m Still Focus For Lightweight Gold. '.

Event: CTMMA 23: Kasai Vs Johnston 2
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Johnston swings widly with a right hand
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnston slips a jab from Kasai.
Kasai missing with a left hand there. Johnston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnston throws a jab when Kasai was well out of range.
Johnston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnston misses with a double jab.
A big left from Kasai misses.
Johnston throws out a counter right but Kasai avoids it with no problem.
Johnston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnston.
Kasai throws a big counter combination but Johnston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kasai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Johnston.
The fighters circling - Johnston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasai as he connects with a hook.
Kasai lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston scores with the left hand. Kasai knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnston misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnston misses with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Johnston misses with a hook.
Johnston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasai.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnston misses the target.
Kasai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uestus Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnston lands with a straight right. Kasai didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnston.
Kasai lands a nice shot that snaps Johnston's head back.
Kasai misses with a hook. Johnston ducked under it nicely.
Johnston misses with a left hand
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
Johnston staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kasai throws a hook to the side of Johnston's head but Johnston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnston tries to move into range but Kasai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnston misses with a double jab. #T2#
Johnston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnston moves out of range as Kasai strikes.
Johnston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
Kasai misses with a hook. Johnston ducked under it nicely.
Johnston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnston swings widly with a right hand
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Johnston throws a right hand that misses
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasai misses with a straight right.
Johnston misses with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnston jabs Kasai right on the nose. Kasai blinks but takes it well.
Johnston throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasai tries to bum rush Johnston with a series of wild strikes but Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Kasai throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Johnston finds it's way through Kasai's defenses. #T3#
Kasai lands a slapping body shot.
Johnston connects with a crisp jab.
Kasai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kasai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Uestus Johnston has been cut.
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
Johnston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A combination from Johnston does no damage.
Kasai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasai slips a jab from Johnston.
Johnston throws a hook to the side of Kasai's head but Kasai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasai throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Kasai throws a hook but Johnston blocks it.
Kasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasai misses with an uppercut. Johnston saw that one coming.
It seemed like Johnston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasai manages to avoid it.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasai. #T4#
Kasai clobbers Johnston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
Kasai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kasai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnston at a distance.
Kasai slips a straight right by Johnston.
Kasai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kasai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Kasai misses.
Johnston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasai. Kasai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnston 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.
Johnston loads up on a big right hand but Kasai slips the punch.
Kasai throws the left hand but Johnston avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston misses with an uppercut.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Kasai misses with a straight right.
A big left from Kasai misses.
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 Keizo Kasai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kasai dodges the punch combination from Johnston.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasai moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnston throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Nice defenses there by Johnston.
The fighters circling - Johnston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnston moves away.
Johnston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasai digs a good hook to Johnston's body.
Johnston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasai. Kasai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnston throws the left hand but Kasai avoids the punch easily.
Johnston scores with a decent looking hook.
Kasai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnston throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Kasai misses with a double jab.
Johnston throws a hook but Kasai avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnston. That snapped Kasai's head back.
Kasai loads up on a big right hand but Johnston slips the punch.
A big right from Johnston misses.
Kasai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Johnston.
A big right from Kasai misses.
It seemed like Johnston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnston takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Kasai slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Kasai.
Kasai stuns Johnston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kasai connects with a jab.
Johnston scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Nice uppercut there from Kasai.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Kasai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kasai.
Kasai misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Kasai misses.
Johnston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnston moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnston lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasai off the cage and back into range.
Johnston lands a jab to the nose.
Johnston throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
Johnston misses with a looping right.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasai sizes up Johnston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnston lands a jab to the nose.
Johnston misses with a shot to the body
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasai misses the jab.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Kasai.
Keizo Kasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Kasai.
Johnston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Johnston throws a hook to the side of Kasai's head but Kasai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasai works Johnston's body with a nice hook.
Kasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnston throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Kasai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnston lands a nice shot that snaps Kasai's head back.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Nice uppercut there from Johnston.
Johnston looks to land a combination but Kasai avoids it well.
Johnston misses with a double jab
and Kasai counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnston misses the shot to the body.
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnston misses the shot to the body.
Kasai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnston.
Johnston 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.
Kasai swinging wildly here.
Kasai misses with a straight right.
Johnston connects with a single shot there.
Johnston takes one to the chin there.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Kasai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasai takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Kasai saw that one coming.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasai.
Kasai lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Uestus Johnston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
That's time! Kasai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kasai throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Johnston takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Johnston sizes up Kasai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Kasai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnston, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kasai.
Kasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Johnston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Kasai moves away and avoids it.
Johnston misses with a hook.
Kasai throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnston's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston missing with a left hand there. Kasai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasai throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Johnston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Kasai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A big right from Johnston misses.
Johnston slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Kasai takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Johnston.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Kasai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Johnston.
Kasai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnston.
A jab lands there for Kasai.
Johnston scores with a nice strike.
Johnston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Kasai misses.
The fighters circling - Johnston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnston misses with a straight left.
Johnston throws a series of strikes that have Kasai backpedaling.
Johnston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasai's head backwards.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston slips a jab from Kasai.
Kasai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnston throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Johnston.
Johnston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kasai's hands.
Kasai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnston.
Johnston looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
A big right from Johnston misses.
Kasai scores with a three punch combo!
Johnston slips a jab from Kasai.
Johnston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kasai to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnston is looking for the big counter here.
Johnston misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Kasai throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Kasai scores with a shot to the body.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston ducks right into an uppercut from Kasai.
Johnston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnston lands with a shot to the body.
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasai blocks a jab.
Johnston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnston throws a lazy right hand but Kasai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kasai in his tracks.
Kasai jabs Johnston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kasai staying out of range there.
Kasai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnston.
Kasai doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasai lands a nice hook to Johnston's body. Johnston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Johnston avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Johnston - just one landing.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Kasai moves away and avoids it.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Johnston misses.
Johnston throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
Kasai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Johnston. Those never looked like landing.
Johnston misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Uestus Johnston just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Jab from Kasai.
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnston looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasai is just out of range.
Johnston tries to bum rush Kasai with a series of wild strikes but Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston lands with a nice body punch.
Kasai scores with a nice head shot.
Johnston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasai at a distance.
Kasai slips under a jab.
Johnston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Kasai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Kasai misses with a looping right.#T1#
Johnston misses with an uppercut
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Johnston throws a hook to the side of Kasai's head but Kasai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Kasai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnston scores with a jab to the head.
Johnston throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Johnston throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Johnston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
It seemed like Johnston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnston! But no joy.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Johnston avoids it well.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Kasai saw that one coming.#T2#
Johnston lands a head shot.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnston was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Kasai slips under a jab.
It looked like Kasai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnston.
Johnston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasai moves out of range as Johnston strikes.
Kasai throws a hook to the side of Johnston's head but Johnston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasai misses with a body shot.
Johnston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasai misses with a hook.
Kasai throws a right hand that misses
and Johnston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnston staying out of range there.
Kasai throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kasai.
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Kasai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnston.
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Kasai. Beautiful body shot.
Kasai connects with a single shot there.
Kasai throws a hook but Johnston avoids it easily.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Kasai moves away and avoids it.
Johnston misses with a hook. Kasai ducked under it nicely.
Kasai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnston's head backwards.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Johnston with a nice cross.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnston throws a lazy right hand but Kasai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnston takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Johnston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kasai thuds a left hand into Johnston's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnston walks into a jab.
Kasai lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kasai lands a body shot.
Kasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnston stuns Kasai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kasai misses with a combination
and Johnston counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Kasai misses. #CL#
Kasai moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Keizo Kasai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Kasai lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Johnston does no damage.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kasai.
Johnston lands with an overhand left.
Kasai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnston backs up against the cage.
Kasai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnston moves away.
A little jabbing left from Johnston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnston scores with a nice right hand.
Kasai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai misses with a wild body shot.
Kasai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Johnston thuds a left hand into Kasai's body.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasai is looking to clinch but Johnston is avoiding it.
Kasai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnston.
Johnston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
Johnston sizes up Kasai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnston swings widly with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnston thinking.
Kasai misses with a straight left.
Kasai feints a jab promting Johnston to slip. Kasai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasai.
Kasai throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston misses with a left hand
and Kasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Johnston cracks Kasai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston thuds a left hand into Kasai's body.
Johnston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kasai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnston throws out the jab.
Johnston throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Johnston avoids them all with ease.
Johnston lands with a cross.
Johnston throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Johnston missing with a left hand there. Kasai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasai wants to clinch.
Johnston misses with a hook.
Kasai throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasai.#T3#
Johnston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Johnston tries to bum rush Kasai with a series of wild strikes but Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kasai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Kasai misses with a straight left.
Johnston throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Johnston lands a two punch combo.
Kasai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasai misses with a body shot.
Kasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Kasai throws a lazy right hand but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai tries to bum rush Johnston with a series of wild strikes but Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Johnston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasai doesn't seem phased though.
Kasai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnston loads up on a big right hand but Kasai slips the punch.
Kasai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kasai swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Johnston.
Kasai throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston misses with a hook.
Kasai is looking for a counter combo.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kasai scores with a four punch combination!
Johnston lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Johnston does no damage.
Johnston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasai moves away from the strike by Johnston.

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 Keizo Kasai.
Well Kasai 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai retains his lightweight title!
Keizo Kasai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CTMMA 22: Kasai Vs Harvey 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kasai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harvey lands a glancing blow to the side of Kasai's head.
Harvey misses with a hook.
It looked like Kasai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasai misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Harvey misses its intended target.
Harvey swings for the body but Kasai moves out of range.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Kasai slips under a jab from Harvey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kasai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harvey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kasai blocks it well.#CL2#
Harvey clinches up with Kasai and pushes him back against the cage.
Harvey pushes Kasai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
Harvey throws a head punch that misses.
Harvey misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Kasai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harveys head.
A short left from Kasai.
Kasai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harvey blocking some punches.
Harvey blocks an uppercut.
Harvey blocking some punches.
Harvey misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Harvey misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
Harvey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harvey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kasai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Kasai.
Harvey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harvey blocking some punches.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Harvey blocks a body shot from Kasai.
Harvey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai tries to work over Harvey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Kasai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Harvey blocks an uppercut.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai struggles to land a body shot inside as Harvey controls his hands.
Kasai is leaning against Harvey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harvey swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harvey misses with a body punch.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Harvey.
Kasai struggles to land a body shot inside as Harvey controls his hands.
Harvey lands a right hand. #T3#
Kasai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kasai blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harvey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harvey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Kasai pushes Harvey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harvey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harvey misses with a body punch.
Harvey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Harvey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
Kasai pushes Harvey 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!
Kasai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harvey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai is leaning against Harvey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harvey.
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harvey blocking some punches.
Kasai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kasai.
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harvey tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harvey.
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
Still in the clinch, Kasai scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Harvey is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harvey.
Harvey is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Harvey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harvey blocking some punches.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harvey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harvey.
Harvey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Harvey scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kasai defending well as Harvey loads up on a big left hand.
Kasai lands with a nice body punch.
Harvey scores with a punch to the head.
Harvey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harvey seems to have recovered his senses.
Harvey wants to clinch up but Kasai keeps it at a distance.
Harvey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harvey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kasai lands a right hook to the body.
Kasai misses with the combination.
It seemed like Harvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kasai has time to react.#T1#
Harvey with a nice cross.
Kasai throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range.
Kasai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harvey can do to turn this around?
BOOM! Kasai lands a beautiful left hook that drops Harvey. Harvey tries to recover but Kasai is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Harvey lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Keizo Kasai 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: CTMMA 21: Kasai Vs Bresnar 2
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1#
Kasai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Jach Bresnar has been cut.
Bresnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bresnar.
Bresnar lands with a right hand.
Kasai lands a body shot.
Bresnar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Bresnar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bresnar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kasai catches Bresnar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bresnar misses with a double jab
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bresnar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bresnar.
Bresnar misses the shot to the body.
Kasai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bresnar.
Kasai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bresnar moves away.
Bresnar misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bresnar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasai on the side of the head.
A combination from Bresnar does no damage. #T1#
Bresnar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Bresnar looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
Kasai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bresnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Kasai finds it's target.
Kasai slips a jab from Bresnar.
Kasai lands a nice shot that snaps Bresnar's head back.
Bresnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Bresnar 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.
Bresnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasai.
Bresnar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bresnar stumbling backwards into the cage! Bresnar bounces back off the cage towards Kasai, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kasai lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kasai celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai retains his lightweight title!
Keizo Kasai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CTMMA 20: Kasai Vs Salazar
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Kasai lands a slapping body shot.
Kasai jabs at Salazar 's body.
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Kasai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kasai connects with a body shot.
Kasai jabs at Salazar 's body.
Kasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salazar moves to clinch but Kasai breaks away
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salazar thinking.
Salazar tries to clinch but Kasai moves away
and Kasai counters with a three punch combo that has Salazar backing up. Salazar nods at Kasai to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Kasai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Salazar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasai, pushing him back against the cage.
Kasai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kasai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
Kasai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazar backwards. #BC2#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Salazar tries to clinch but Kasai moves out of range.
It looked like Kasai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Kasai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salazar 's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Chito Jacare Salazar has been cut.
Kasai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salazar tries to clinch up
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Kasai drops Salazar with a beautiful combination! Salazar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kasai is looking for the KO!#ROC#Salazar is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salazar thinking.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Salazar is looking to clinch.
Salazar seems to have recovered his senses.
Salazar darts in trying to clinch
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasai lands with an uppercut that bounces Salazar off the cage and back into range.
Salazar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Kasai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salazar back to the cage. Kasai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Salazar tries to clinch but Kasai moves away
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Salazar is rocked!
Salazar tries to clinch but Kasai moves away
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Salazar wants to clinch but Kasai slips to the side
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salazar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salazar tries to clinch
and Kasai counters with a huge left! Salazar is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kasai isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Salazar from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kasai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Keizo Kasai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CTBA: Gordon Vs Thighpunch
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Kasai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bowser.
Bowser has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kasai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasai throws a looping overhand right but Bowser ducks down to avoid it.
Bowser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bowser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowser lands a head shot.
Kasai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bowser in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Kasai.
Bowser slips a straight right by Kasai.
Bowser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bowser lands a jab to the head.
Kasai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kasai misses the shot to the body.
Kasai looks to throw the jab but Bowser is out of range.
Kasai looks to land a combination. Bowser sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Leon Bowser has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowser connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Bowser slips a jab from Kasai.
Kasai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasai misses with a straight left.
Kasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowser is just out of range.
Kasai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai misses with a left hand
and Bowser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kasai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowser.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowser moves away.
Bowser looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowser lands a really nice looking cross but Kasai seems unphased.
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bowser. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Bowser as he connects with a hook.
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bowser counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bowser counters with a straight right hand.
Kasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bowser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bowser counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bowser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai throws a sloppy body shot
and Kasai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bowser takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bowser digs a good body shot into Kasai's ribs.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowser moves away.#T3#
Kasai throws a body punch but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Bowser releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasai takes a swing at Bowser's ribcage but misses.
Bowser is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kasai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sloppy strikes from Kasai. Those never looked like landing.
Kasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
Bowser lands a slapping body shot.
Bowser walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kasai swinging wildly here.
Kasai connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Bowser uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasai.
Bowser avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Bowser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowser is just out of range.
Kasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
Bowser is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kasai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasai is looking to wear down Bowser with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kasai!
Bowser lands a body shot.
Bowser connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasai. Kasai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kasai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasai. Bowser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bowser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Kasai moves into the clinch.
Bowser blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bowser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowser is just out of range.
Bowser swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bowser works the jab nicely.
Kasai takes a swing at Bowser's ribcage but misses.
Kasai throws a sloppy body shot
and Bowser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasai misses with a looping right.
Kasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bowser to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowser moves out of range as Kasai strikes.
Bowser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T6#
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowser was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Bowser looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bowser avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kasai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bowser stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kasai throws a shot from downtown. Bowser moves away and avoids it.
Bowser stuns Kasai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Bowser coming out on top.
Kasai misses the body punch
and Bowser counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowser misses the shot to the body.
Kasai defending well as Bowser loads up on a big left hand. #T7#
Bowser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
A cross from Bowser lands.
A big left from Kasai misses.
Bowser throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Kasai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kasai lands a nice uppercut.
Kasai lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Bowser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bowser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowser moves out of range of the strikes.
Bowser now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T8#
A combination from Bowser does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowser misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai lands with a nice body punch.
Bowser takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowser misses the target.
Bowser throws a shot from downtown. Kasai moves away and avoids it.
Kasai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowser moves forwards but Kasai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kasai throws a combination. Bowser tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#Bowser is rocked!
Bowser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasai.#T9#
The fighters circling - Kasai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowser was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Bowser misses with an uppercut.
Kasai throwing a counter right hand but Bowser manages to avoid it.
Kasai throws a lazy uppercut
and Bowser counters with a three punch combo that has Kasai backing up. Kasai nods at Bowser to acknowledge the strikes.
Bowser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kasai scores with a sloppy right hand. Bowser should have avoided that one.
Kasai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasai throws a right and a left that Bowser avoids nicely.
Kasai throws a jab but it's blocked by Bowser.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasai looks to throw the jab but Bowser is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leon Bowser'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#
Kasai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowser.
Kasai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bowser takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kasai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kasai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Bowser.
Keizo Kasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Kasai.
Kasai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowser misses the shot to the body.
Bowser throws a right hand that Kasai ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasai also avoids with ease.#T1#
Bowser throws a good cross that connects.
Bowser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasai.
A little jabbing left from Bowser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasai throws a combination that misses
and Bowser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Bowser avoids it well.
Bowser lands with a straight right. Kasai didn't see that one coming.
Kasai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bowser stuns Kasai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bowser scores with a body shot.
Bowser connects with a jab.
Kasai misses the shot to the body.
Kasai blocks a jab.#T2#
Bowser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kasai takes a swing at Bowser's ribcage but misses.
Kasai stuns Bowser with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai misses the shot to the body.
Kasai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kasai misses the body punch
letting Bowser counter with a right hand.
Kasai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bowser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasai.
Bowser is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Bowser does no damage.
Kasai misses with a two punch combination.
Kasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Bowser throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Bowser lands a nice hook to Kasai's body. Kasai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kasai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kasai swings for the body but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser lands a jab to the nose.
Kasai throws a looping overhand right but Bowser ducks down to avoid it.
Bowser lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasai throws a looping overhand right but Bowser ducks down to avoid it.
Bowser misses with a hook. Kasai ducked under it nicely.
Kasai moves forwards but Bowser connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Kasai moves forwards but Bowser connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bowser moves out of range as Kasai strikes.
Kasai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bowser connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasai. Kasai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kasai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T5#
Bowser walks into a straight right hand from Kasai.
Kasai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kasai lands a jab to the head.
Bowser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasai.
The fighters circling - Kasai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bowser defending well as Kasai loads up on a big left hand.
Kasai walks into a left hand.
Kasai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bowser slips a straight right by Kasai.
A lazy left from Bowser finds it's target.
Bowser jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T6#
Kasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowser closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Kasai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Bowser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bowser connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bowser misses with a looping left.
Kasai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bowser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Kasai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bowser with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bowser trying to land knees to the body. #T7#
Kasai is leaning against Bowser and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kasai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowser.
Bowser swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Bowser manages to break the clinch.
Bowser misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Bowser.
Kasai misses with a hook. Bowser ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Kasai misses.
A little jabbing left from Bowser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasai drops his hands momentarily and Bowser takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bowser lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bowser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasai.#T8#
Kasai connects with a right hand. Bowser shakes it off.
Kasai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bowser counters with a series of strikes. Kasai will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kasai misses the target.
Kasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowser is just out of range.
Kasai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bowser lands with a shot to the body.
Bowser connects with a looping right hand.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bowser cracks Kasai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bowser moves away.
Kasai gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T9#
Kasai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bowser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kasai thinking.
Kasai swings widly with a right hand
and Bowser counters with a stiff right hand.
Bowser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bowser connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Bowser. Those never looked like landing.
Bowser scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Bowser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leon Bowser's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bowser throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
Kasai swings for the body but Bowser moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowser! But no joy.
Kasai looks to land a right hand but Bowser moved out of range.
Kasai throws a hook but Bowser blocks it.
Bowser sizes up Kasai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kasai misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kasai.
Bowser throws out a counter right but Kasai avoids it with no problem.
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Bowser.
Kasai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bowser slips under a jab.#T1#
A big left from Kasai misses.
Bowser lands with a straight right. Kasai didn't see that one coming.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowser counters with a left to the body.
Kasai misses the body punch
and Bowser counters with a series of strikes. Kasai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bowser connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kasai's hands.
Bowser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasai misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bowser. That snapped Kasai's head back.
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasai throws an off balance right hand
and Bowser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Bowser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bowser ducks under a wild hook from Kasai.
Bowser looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowser! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowser lands a jab to Kasai's midsection.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasai misses with a looping left.#CL#
Kasai has managed to clinch.
Kasai avoiding damage as Bowser throws knees to the body.
Kasai lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Bowser breaks the clinch.
Bowser throws a lazy right hand but Kasai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasai throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Bowser thuds his right hand into Kasai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kasai misses with a double jab
and Bowser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bowser throws an overhand right that lands on Kasai's shoulder, as Kasai tries to avoid the shot.
Kasai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kasai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bowser uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kasai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasai throws a right hand that Bowser ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowser also avoids with ease.
Bowser wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Kasai digs a good body shot into Bowser's ribs.
Kasai ducks right into an uppercut from Bowser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bowser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kasai lands a nice looking body shot.
Kasai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bowser counters with a three punch combo that has Kasai backing up. Kasai nods at Bowser to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Bowser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasai throws a sloppy body shot
and Bowser counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasai throws a lazy uppercut
and Bowser counters with a nice body shot.
Kasai misses the body punch
and Bowser counters with a nice uppercut. #T5#
Kasai misses with a hook
and Bowser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Bowser misses with an uppercut.
Bowser slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Bowser doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kasai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Kasai. Those never looked like landing.
Bowser cracks Kasai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowser misses with a shot to the body
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand. #T6#
Bowser throws a right hand that Kasai ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasai also avoids with ease.
Kasai is looking to counter punch.
Bowser throws a lazy right hand but Kasai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Kasai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasai sizes up Bowser with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kasai misses the jab.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Bowser throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowser scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Kasai there.
Kasai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowser counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasai misses with a body shot
and Bowser counters with a two punch combo. #T7#
Bowser throws a hook to the side of Kasai's head but Kasai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bowser scores with a body shot.
Kasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowser.
Bowser moves out of range as Kasai strikes.
Kasai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kasai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Kasai gets a clinch. #T8#
Kasai working aggressively here.
Bowser blocks an uppercut.
Kasai is working Bowser over against the ropes.
Bowser misses with a body punch.
Kasai scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Bowser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowser.
Bowser lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kasai walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai throws a looping overhand right but Bowser ducks down to avoid it.
Bowser is looking for the big counter here.
Good shot there by Bowser.
Kasai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowser. #CL#
Kasai forces Bowser back against the ropes and clinches.#T9#
Kasai blocks an elbow strike from Bowser.
Kasai lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Bowser breaks the clinch.
Bowser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasai throws a right hand that Bowser ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowser also avoids with ease.
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bowser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasai.
Kasai misses with a body shot
and Bowser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Bowser.
Bowser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasai misses with a body shot.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Bowser avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Bowser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bowser 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Bowser!
Leon Bowser is the new featherweight champion!
Leon Bowser very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: CTMMA 17: Kasai Vs Johnston
Date: Mar 31, 2022

#R1#
Johnston scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasai should have avoided that one.
Kasai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnston.
Johnston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasai manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kasai moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Kasai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kasai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnston taking a breather.
Kasai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnston backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kasai.
Kasai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnston looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnston stalling in the clinch but Kasai improves position.
Johnston'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 anti-grappling being displayed by Kasai as Johnston tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uestus Johnston.
Kasai throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Kasai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnston looks to land a left hand but Kasai moved out of range nicely.
Kasai cracks Johnston with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnston looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
Uestus Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston lands a nice hook to Kasai's body. Kasai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Johnston misses.
Kasai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Uestus Johnston has been cut.
Kasai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnston looks to land a right hand but Kasai moved out of range.
Johnston dips to his left and cracks Kasai with an uppercut!
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
Kasai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnston.
Johnston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Kasai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasai lands a jab to the head.
Johnston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kasai lands a slapping body shot.
Johnston scores with a punch to the head.
Johnston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Kasai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Kasai has managed to clinch.
Johnston wants to stall.
Kasai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kasai.
Kasai digs a right hand underneath Johnston's ribcage. Johnston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kasai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnston controlling the action here for a moment.
Kasai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
Johnston stalling the fight.
Johnston is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Kasai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kasai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnston backwards. #T3#
Kasai lands a left hand.
Johnston looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnston wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uestus Johnston.#CL#
Kasai moves into the clinch.
Johnston stalling in the clinch but Kasai improves position.
Johnston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasai is keeping busy.
Johnston is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Kasai has denied him.
Johnston is trying to maintain a safe position but Kasai gets an underhook and turns Johnston into the cage.
Kasai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kasai is working Johnston over against the cage.
Johnston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Kasai cracks Johnston with a nice body shot.
Johnston looks winded!
Kasai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnston tries to stall but Kasai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnston looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uestus Johnston.
Johnston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnston has time to react.
Johnston takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Kasai tries to counter by clinching up but Johnston breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnston throws the left hand but Kasai avoids the punch easily.
Kasai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kasai cracks a nice hook into Johnston's ribs.
Kasai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai throws a shot to the body.
Kasai lands a nice looking body shot. #KD#
Kasai lands a left and a right that send Johnston crashing to the mat, dazed. Kasai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Johnston is rocked!
Kasai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Johnston to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Johnston looks to clinch but Kasai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Johnston taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Keizo Kasai 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: CTMMA 16: Neich Vs Kasai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kasai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kasai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Neich trying to stall but Kasai improves his position.
Kasai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Neich misses with a body punch.
Neich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow.
Neich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kasai scores with a shot to the side of Neich's head.
Kasai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neich.
Neich is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Neich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neich tries to throw a body punch but Kasai avoids it by throwing Neich back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kasai throws an elbow but misses.
Kasai lands an uppercut.
Neich taking a breather.
Kasai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Neich blocks an uppercut.
Neich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kasai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kasai told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Neich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neich misses with a body punch.
Neich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kasai stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Neich misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Kasai - that landed with a thud.
Neich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow.
Kasai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kasai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Kasai tries to throw a body punch but Neich avoids it by throwing Kasai back against the cage.
Neich lands a body punch.
Neich trying to control the position but instead, Kasai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Neich into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kasai. #T4#
Neich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neich avoiding damage.
Kasai misses with a punch to the body.
Neich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasai.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasai controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Neich moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Neich tries to clinch up but Kasai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasai swings widly with a right hand
letting Neich counter with a right hand.
Neich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasai.
Kasai loads up on a big right hand but Neich slips the punch.
Kasai misses with an uppercut. Neich saw that one coming.
Neich throwing a counter right hand but Kasai manages to avoid it.
A jab from Neich misses.
Neich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai misses with a body shot #CL#
and Neich counters by moving into the clinch.
Kasai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasai misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keizo Kasai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Kasai blocking some punches.
Kasai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Neich.
Kasai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neich stalling the fight.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai lands with a light punch inside.
Kasai scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
Kasai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kasai just leaning against Neich, taking a breather.
Neich tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
Neich scores with a shot to the side of Kasai's head.
Neich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kasai.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
Neich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasai controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kasai throws an elbow but misses.
Kasai is stalling here.
Neich digs a right hand underneath Kasai's ribcage. Kasai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai. #T3#
Kasai has Neich pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
Neich can't find room to land a body shot as Kasai controls the action.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Kasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neichs head.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Neich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kasai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neich is trying to maintain a safe position but Kasai gets an underhook and turns Neich into the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasai.
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neich blocking some punches.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Neich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Neich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kasai as Neich tries to tie him up.
Neich swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Kasai on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich'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.#R3#
Kasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Neich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich slips a straight right by Kasai.
An attempted straight right counter from Neich misses the target.
Neich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Neich misses with a hook. Kasai ducked under it nicely.
Kasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Kasai rushes Neich and presses him up against the cage.
Neich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neich displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kasai up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich misses with the head strike.
Neich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neich.
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
Kasai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neich blocking some punches.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neich.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Neich.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Neich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasai is keeping busy.#T2#
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neich.
Neich trying to control the position but instead, Kasai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Neich into the cage.
Neich trying to control the position but instead, Kasai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Neich into the cage.
Neich blocks a body shot from Kasai. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Kasai.
Neich looking to stall.
Neich tries to throw a body punch but Kasai avoids it by throwing Neich back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
Neich lands a body shot.
Kasai misses with a punch to the body.
Neich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Neich looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Neich.
Kasai blocks an uppercut.
Neich blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Neich.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich just leaning against Kasai, taking a breather.
Kasai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neich tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kasai misses with an uppercut.
Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Neich misses its target.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Kasai tries to counter with a clinch but Neich shakes him off and moves away.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich.
Kasai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Neich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasai doesn't seem phased though.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neich is looking to clinch but Kasai is avoiding it.
Kasai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Neich.
Kasai misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Neich misses. #T1#
Kasai misses with a straight left.
Donk. Neich catches Kasai right on the button with a cross.
Kasai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kasai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasai misses with an uppercut.
Keizo Kasai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neich tries to clinch but Kasai is having none of it.
Kasai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neich with a body shot.#CL2#
Kasai has Neich up against the cage in a clinch.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neich is trying to maintain a safe position but Kasai gets an underhook and turns Neich into the cage.
Neich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kasai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Kasai. #T2#
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai lands with a light punch inside.
Kasai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Kasai.
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Neich blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Neich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kasai tries to throw a body punch but Neich avoids it by throwing Kasai back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kasai working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Kasai works on Neich's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Neich.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kasai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kasai.
Kasai lands with a right to the head.
Kasai taking a breather.
Neich is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Neich. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Kasai.
A hook to the body from Kasai.
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land.
Kasai scores with a shot to the side of Neich's head.
Kasai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Neich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Neich working aggressively here.
Neich prevents a body shot from Kasai.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
Neich prevents a body shot from Kasai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Neich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
That's time! Neich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neich moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Neich misses the target.
Kasai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasai looks to land a right hand but Neich moved out of range.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neich.
Neich throwing a counter right hand but Kasai manages to avoid it.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Kasai rushes Neich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kasai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai is leaning against Neich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Neich on the inside.
Kasai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neich blocks a body shot from Kasai. #T1#
Neich blocks an uppercut.
Neich wants to stall.
Kasai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kasai as Neich tries to tie him up.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neich lands a body punch.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich. #T2#
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
Neich tries to stall but Kasai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Neich is pushing Kasai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Neich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neich misses with a punch to the body.
Neich lands with a light punch inside.
Neich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Kasai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Neich lands a shoulder strike.
Neich pushes Kasai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kasai swings wildly with an uppercut but Neich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Neich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai pushes Neich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Neich is rocked!
Neich throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
Oh Neich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neich seems to have got his legs back now.
Kasai gets through Neich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Neich misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neich working aggressively here.
Kasai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neich's elbow.
Neich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Neich.
Lester Neich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keizo Kasai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kasai lands with a short shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: CTMMA 15: Kasai Vs Bresnar
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Bresnar thows a leg kick but Kasai checks it #CL#
and Kasai moves into the clinch.
Kasai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Kasai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bresnar wants to stall.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Bresnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bresnar tries to clinch but Kasai moves away
and Kasai counters with a nice body shot.
Kasai scores with a decent looking hook.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar.
Bresnar throws a lazy uppercut
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kasai 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.
Bresnar looks to clinch
and Bresnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasai jabs Bresnar right on the nose. Bresnar blinks but takes it well.
Jach Bresnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bresnar takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but 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!
Bresnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasai circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Bresnar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bresnar avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Bresnar tries to clinch
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bresnar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kasai connects with a body shot.
Bresnar misses with a hook. Kasai ducked under it nicely.
Kasai lands a body shot.
Kasai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bresnar 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.
Bresnar throws a lazy right hand but Kasai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasai. Bresnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bresnar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bresnar looks to land a combination but Kasai avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kasai misses the target.
Kasai circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Bresnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kasai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kasai is looking to wear down Bresnar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bresnar misses with an uppercut
and Kasai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bresnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kasai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kasai lands a glancing blow to the side of Bresnar's head.
Bresnar with a poor takedown
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Kasai.
Bresnar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bresnar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasai counters with a two punch combo.
Bresnar darts in trying to clinch
enabling Kasai to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kasai lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Kasai gets caught napping as Bresnar dives in and scores a takedown. Kasai manages to retain guard.
Bresnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kasai keeping moving, preventing Bresnar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bresnar looking to sit in guard and control but Kasai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bresnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kasai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bresnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Kasai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bresnar.
Bresnar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bresnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
That's time! Kasai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bresnar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bresnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bresnar darts in trying to clinch
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Bresnar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bresnar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar throws out a powerful jab.
Kasai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bresnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasai lands a body shot. #T1#
Bresnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasai stuns Bresnar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Keizo Kasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Bresnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bresnar wants to clinch
and Kasai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bresnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bresnar misses with a double jab
and Bresnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bresnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar.
Bresnar closes the distance but Kasai moves to the side
and Kasai counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Kasai misses the shot to the body.
Bresnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bresnar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Bresnar tries to keep at a distance but Kasai has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bresnar tries to stall but Kasai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Kasai blocks a body shot from Bresnar.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Bresnar.
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Kasai lands a left hand.
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Bresnar has had enough of the clinch but Kasai keeps him there for the moment.
Kasai is trying to force a seperation but Bresnar has the dominant position.
Kasai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasai.
Bresnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Bresnar manages to break the clinch.
Bresnar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, jab by Bresnar - just one landing.
Bresnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Kasai clinches up with Bresnar and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kasai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land. #T4##BC#
Kasai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bresnar looks to clinch
and Kasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bresnar misses with a body shot
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasai scores with a body shot.
Bresnar is looking to clinch.
Bresnar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kasai cracks Bresnar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bresnar misses with a takedown attempt
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Keizo Kasai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jach Bresnar.
Kasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bresnar is just out of range.
Kasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bresnar tries to move into range but Kasai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that second round.
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#
Bresnar shoots and misses
and Kasai counters with a left and a right that stings Bresnar.
Kasai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Bresnar instigates a clinch.
Kasai lands with a light punch inside.
Bresnar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kasai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bresnar up against the cage.
Kasai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bresnars head.
Still in the clinch, Kasai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kasai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bresnar can do to turn this around?
Kasai is trying to break the clinch but Bresnar is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kasai - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Kasai.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Bresnar lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Bresnar trying to control the position but instead, Kasai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bresnar into the cage.
Bresnar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kasai tries to land knees in the clinch but Bresnar avoids the damage to the body.
Bresnar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasai is keeping busy.
Kasai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bresnar or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasai. #TD2#
Bresnar jumps guard and drags Kasai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kasai wanted to stand there but Bresnar had control of the position.
Bresnar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Bresnar trying to keep a closed guard but Kasai is proving a slippery customer.
Bresnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasai's guard. #REVB#
Kasai wants to stand and escape but Bresnar is having none of it.
Bresnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kasai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bresnar is controlling him.
Kasai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bresnar is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kasai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bresnar has passed into side control.
Jach Bresnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bresnar trying to control the action but Kasai is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bresnar tries to score with some ground and pound. Kasai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kasai manages to get back to half guard.
Kasai controlling the position well.
Kasai is trying to stand back up but Bresnar is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bresnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keizo Kasai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasai, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: CTFA 14: Bresnar Vs Neich
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Fjordlinginsson with a poor takedown
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fjordlinginsson thinking.
Kasai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fjordlinginsson eats them both and turns towards Kasai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kasai connects with a body shot.
Fjordlinginsson takes one to the side of the head. #ROC2#Fjordlinginsson is rocked!
Kasai scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Fjordlinginsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fjordlinginsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kasai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fjordlinginsson back to the cage. Kasai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fjordlinginsson shoots and misses
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fjordlinginsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorg Fjordlinginsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjordlinginsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Kasai connects with a right that clearly hurt Fjordlinginsson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Kasai proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Fjordlinginsson collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
After winning the bout, Keizo Kasai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CTFA 13: Bresnar Vs Harvey
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Stank throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
Kasai clobbers Stank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stank misses with a body punch
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stank throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasai counters with a three punch combo that has Stank backing up. Stank nods at Kasai to acknowledge the strikes.
Kasai lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai throws a shot to the body.
Stank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Stank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stank misses with a left hand
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stank with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kasai to score with a decent uppercut.
Jank Stank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stank throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Kasai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kasai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stank on the side of the head.
Kasai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Stank misses its intended target.
Kasai feints a jab promting Stank to slip. Kasai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stank slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Stank is rocked!
Kasai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stank falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kasai counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jank Stank spoke after the fight, saying 'Ermmmmm... This is not what i expected lolzer'.

Event: CTFA FN 3: Neich Vs Harrington
Date: Oct 11, 2021

#R1#
Turner misses the body punch
and Kasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasai thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Turner dives in and grabs Kasai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasai pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
Kasai is looking to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch.
Turner dives in and grabs Kasai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasai pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kasai counters with a left to the body.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasai feints a jab promting Turner to slip. Kasai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turner slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Turner is rocked!
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
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!
Kasai checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
A cross from Kasai lands.
Kasai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Kasai. Beautiful body shot.
Keizo Kasai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Turner misses with a hook
and Kasai counters with a two punch combo.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasai.
A jab lands there for Kasai.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Kasai tries to counter by clinching up but Turner breaks away and moves out of range.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Kasai counters with a left and a right that stings Turner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai is pawing at Turner, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Turner's nose. Turner is badly hurt! Kasai pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Turner tries desperately to hold on but Kasai is relentless in his assault! As Turner receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Kasai away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CTFA 10: Grang Vs Gracie 2
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Lloyd throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
It looked like Kasai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasai lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Jamal Lloyd has been cut.
Kasai defending well as Lloyd loads up on a big left hand.
Lloyd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kasai looks to land a left hand but Lloyd moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd misses with a double jab.
Lloyd slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Kasai walks into a left hand.
Lloyd staying out of range there.
Lloyd moves to clinch but Kasai breaks away
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Lloyd tries to clinch but Kasai moves away
and Lloyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lloyd tries to clinch but Kasai moves away
and Kasai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lloyd throws a big shot that misses.
Kasai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lloyd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasai throws a big counter combination but Lloyd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasai.
Lloyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards. #T2#
Lloyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lloyd working aggressively here.
A short right from Kasai.
Kasai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lloyd lands an elbow that stopped Kasai in his tracks for a moment.
Lloyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lloyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lloyd lands a left hand.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Lloyd.
Lloyd cracks Kasai with a nice body shot.
Lloyd misses with the head strike.
Lloyd takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kasai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lloyd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kasai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kasai throws a right hand that Lloyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Lloyd also avoids with ease.
Lloyd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lloyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
Kasai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lloyd.
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd defending well as Kasai loads up on a big left hand.
Lloyd tries to clinch up but Kasai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lloyd.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Lloyd throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Kasai lands a two punch combo.
Kasai punishes Lloyd's body with a nice straight punch.
Lloyd lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Kasai. Those never looked like landing.
Lloyd throws out a counter right but Kasai avoids it with no problem.
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!
Lloyd fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lloyd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lloyd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Lloyd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Kasai scores with a four punch combination!
Kasai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut
and Lloyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lloyd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Lloyd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Lloyd on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kasai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lloyd's hands.#CL2#
Lloyd gets a clinch.
Kasai tries to land knees in the clinch but Lloyd avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasai.
A short right from Kasai on the inside.
Lloyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lloyd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lloyd backwards. #ROC#Lloyd is rocked!
Kasai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lloyd is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Lloyd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kasai cracks Lloyd with a nice body shot.
Lloyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyd is trying to stall.
Kasai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lloyd can do to turn this around?
Kasai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lloyd to his knees! Kasai keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
In his post fight interview, Keizo Kasai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CTFA 8: Kasai VS Mitchel
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Kasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kasai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kasai lands with a right hand.
Kasai swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Michel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Michel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kasai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Michel backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kasai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Michel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kasai misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Michel 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.#T2#
Kasai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kasai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Michel avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Kasai.
Kasai throws a right hand that Michel ducks under and follows up with a left that Michel also avoids with ease.#T3#
Kasai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Kasai closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kasai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kasai throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Michel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kasai is staying active underneath Michel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB2#
Michel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Michel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kasai is staying active underneath Michel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Michel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasai sees it coming and defends easily.
Kasai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kasai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasai scores with a one two! Michel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasai digs a good body shot into Michel's ribs.
Kasai tries to bum rush Michel with a series of wild strikes but Michel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Kasai lands with a shot to the body.
Kasai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Kasai closes the distance and pushes Michel back into the cage.
Michel is looking for a takedown.
Michel misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai pushes Michel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Michel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kasai to keep the fight standing.
Kasai lands a left hand. #TD2#
Michel pulls guard successfully. #T2#
Kasai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Michel working for a triangle but Kasai defends it easily. #SUB2#
Kasai is sitting in close to Michel's body. Michel has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kasai is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kasai is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Michel.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bryce Michel!
Bryce Michel is the new lightweight champion!

Event: CTFA 6: Miz Vs Gracie
Date: May 17, 2021

#R1#
Harvey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kasai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kasai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Harvey misses.
Kasai misses with a series of wild punches.
Harvey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harvey throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Kasai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harvey.
Kasai lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Harvey misses.
Harvey misses the shot to the body.
Harvey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Kasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harvey misses with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harvey thinking.
Kasai feints a jab promting Harvey to slip. Kasai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harvey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kasai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harvey with the counter takedown but Kasai avoids it easily.
Kasai checks a leg kick nicely.
Kasai throws out a powerful jab.
Harvey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harvey 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.
Kasai checks a low kick from Harvey.
A little feinted left hand from Kasai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harvey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasai.#CL#
Kasai clinches.
Harvey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kasai to keep the fight standing.
Kasai lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kasai to keep the fight standing.
Kasai lands a hook that snaps the head of Harvey backwards. #ROC#Harvey is rocked!
Harvey taking a breather.
Harvey is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Harvey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keizo Kasai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Harvey.
Harvey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Harvey.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Harvey blocks an uppercut.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Harvey.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harvey.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Harvey.
Harvey seems to have recovered his senses.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but Kasai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harvey blocking some punches.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but Kasai has him pressed against the cage.
Kasai lands a nice uppercut.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Harvey.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasai.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Kasai won't allow it.
Harvey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kasai walks away with a smile on his face. Harvey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kasai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Harvey to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Harvey looks to clinch but Kasai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Harvey taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
A very excited looking Keizo Kasai rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CTFA FN 2: Alvar Vs Dent
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Kasai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neich throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Neich misses with a straight right.
Kasai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neich throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Kasai moves away from the strike by Neich.
Kasai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Neich just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kasai slips a jab and a cross from Neich.
A little jabbing left from Kasai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Kasai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kasai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kasai, as that shot connected.
A left and a right from Kasai both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasai is just out of range.
Kasai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasai lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
Neich slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Neich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
Neich lands with a nice body punch.
Kasai staying out of range there.
Neich misses with a left hand
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kasai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Neich avoids it well.
Neich throws a right hand that Kasai ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasai also avoids with ease.
Kasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neich.
Kasai wants to counter with a clinch but Neich pushes him away.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neich throws a shot from downtown. Kasai moves away and avoids it.
Kasai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kasai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neich counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Neich misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
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!
Kasai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Neich is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kasai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Neich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.
Kasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kasai throws a right hand that Neich ducks under and follows up with a left that Neich also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Kasai instigates a clinch.
Kasai blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Neich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neich throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasai thuds his right hand into Neich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Kasai does no damage. #T3#
Kasai misses the shot to the body.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasai is just out of range.
Neich throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
Neich misses with a hook to the body
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
Neich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasai at a distance.
Kasai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Neich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Neich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Kasai.
Neich swings widly with a right hand
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neich looks to land a combination but Kasai avoids it well.
Neich misses with a straight right.
Neich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neich misses with a hook to the body
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Kasai. #T4#
Neich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Neich throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kasai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Kasai slips the punch.
Kasai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neich.
Neich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neich slips under a jab from Kasai.
Neich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neich misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neich throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasai misses the shot to the body.
Neich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kasai jabs Neich right on the nose. Neich blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Neich misses with an uppercut
and Neich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.
Keizo Kasai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neich.
Neich misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Kasai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kasai blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kasai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Kasai catches Neich right on the button with a cross.
Neich misses with a hook to the body
and Kasai counters with a one-two to the body.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasai moves away.
A jab from Neich misses.
Kasai throws a right and a left that Neich avoids nicely.
Kasai 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.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Neich cracks a nice hook into Kasai's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neich misses with a hook
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Neich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Neich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Neich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neich throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
Kasai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neich with a body shot.
Neich swings widly with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Neich is rocked!
Neich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neich throws a combination that misses
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Neich misses the target.
Kasai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neich throws a right hand that misses
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Neich throws a sloppy body shot
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
Neich misses with a hook to the body
and Neich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Neich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kasai slips a jab from Neich.
Neich seems to have got his legs back now.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
Neich throws a lazy uppercut
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasai scores with a jab.
Kasai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Neich cracks a nice hook into Kasai's ribs.
A jab from Neich finds it's way through Kasai's defenses. #T3#
Neich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
Neich throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Neich avoids them all with ease.
Neich's corner calls for a 1-2. Neich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Kasai.
Neich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Neich.
Neich tries to bum rush Kasai with a series of wild strikes but Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Neich misses with a jab to the body
and Kasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Neich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neich throws a right hand that misses
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Kasai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kasai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neich backwards.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neich.
Neich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kasai works on Neich's body with a couple of short punches.
Neich takes a shot to the head.
Kasai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neich misses with a punch on the inside.
Neich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Neich.
Kasai missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasai scores with a shot to the side of Neich's head.
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
Kasai throws a big uppercut that drops Neich! More strikes from Kasai and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Neich lies dazed against the cage as Kasai celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keizo Kasai!
A very excited looking Keizo Kasai rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CTFA 4: Victor Vs Kasai 2
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Kasai misses with a hook.
Victor feinted with a counter takedown.
Kasai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kasai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Victor's head backwards.
Victor avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Victor feinted with a counter takedown.
Kasai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kasai misses with a two punch combination.
Kasai throws a looping overhand right but Victor ducks down to avoid it.
Victor tries to bum rush Kasai with a series of wild strikes but Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Victor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Victor feinted with a counter takedown.
Kasai scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Victor slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Victor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Victor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kasai! But no joy.
A slow jab from Kasai misses its intended target.
Victor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kasai sprawls and moves away.
Kasai falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Victor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Victor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasai is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Victor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Victor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Kasai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Victor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Victor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Victor is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kasai is trying to escape and Victor transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kasai is forced to tap! Nice work there by Victor! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Victor!
Caio Victor retains his lightweight title!
Caio Victor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Core Combat, into his post fight interview.

Event: Camp Wananaka Ep2 S1
Date: Jan 08, 2021

#R1#
Uchida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shigeru Uchida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Uchida.
Kasai throws a right and a left that Uchida avoids nicely.
Uchida is looking to chop away at Kasai's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kasai.
Uchida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kasai if he has to take too many more of those.
Uchida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
A head kick by Uchida misses
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Kasai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uchida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uchida.
Kasai's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kasai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Uchida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kasai tries to bum rush Uchida with a series of wild strikes but Uchida uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uchida throws a sloppy head kick and Kasai moves out of range easily.
Kasai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kasai.
Uchida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai. #T1#
Kasai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uchida is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Uchida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kasai lands a glancing blow to the side of Uchida's head.#ROC2#Uchida is rocked!
Kasai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uchida on the side of the head.
Oh Uchida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uchida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasai misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uchida. Kasai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uchida seems to have got his legs back now.
Uchida throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Kasai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Uchida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uchida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD2#
Kasai lands a left and a right that send Uchida crashing to the mat, dazed. Kasai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Uchida get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Uchida stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Kasai runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai 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: CTFA FN 1: Miz Vs Duck
Date: Dec 28, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Kasai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kasai blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Kasai breaks the clinch.
Ximenes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been hearing reports that Ximenes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab by Kasai.
Kasai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ximenes throws a head kick that misses.
Kasai scores with a hook to the body. Ximenes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ximenes tries to bum rush Kasai with a series of wild strikes but Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ximenes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ximenes on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Kasai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ximenes looking for a takedown.
Ximenes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kasai digs a right hand underneath Ximenes's ribcage. Ximenes let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Kasai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ximenes backwards.
Ximenes tries to pull guard but Kasai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kasai is trying to break the clinch but Ximenes is controlling him.
Ximenes avoiding damage as Kasai throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kasai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kasai gets through Ximenes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kasai lands a nice uppercut.
Ximenes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kasai cracks Ximenes with a nice body shot.
Ximenes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kasai has him pressed against the cage.
Ximenes swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kasai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Kasai finds it's way through Ximenes's defenses. #ROC2#Ximenes is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Agostin Ximenes has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kasai has knocked Ximenes down with a huge combo! Kasai steps away and waves a wobbly Ximenes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Ximenes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ximenes out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CTFA 2: Victor Vs Kasai
Date: Dec 11, 2020

#R1#
Victor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Victor tries to counter with a takedown but Kasai is quick to defend against it.
Jab, jab by Kasai - just one landing.
Kasai tries to clinch there but Victor circles away.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Victor avoids it well.
Kasai works over Victor's head and body with a nice combination.
Victor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Victor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Victor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Kasai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kasai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Kasai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kasai throws a nice looking combination but Victor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kasai.
Kasai misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasai checks a low kick from Victor.
Kasai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Victor has time to react.
Nice shot by Kasai.
Kasai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Victor manages to avoid it.
Victor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasai.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai scores with a decent looking hook.
Kasai throws a hook to the side of Victor's head but Victor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Victor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Victor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Victor somewhat.
Kasai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A slow jab from Kasai misses its intended target.
Kasai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Victor moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Victor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Victor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kasai sprawls and moves away.
Victor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kasai throws a combination. Victor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T3#
Kasai dodges the punch combination from Victor.
As Victor backs off Kasai throws a huge counter combo but Victor manages to avoid it all.
Kasai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasai falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Victor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kasai keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Victor forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Victor maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kasai could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Victor has cracked it and Kasai is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Victor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Victor!
Caio Victor is the new lightweight champion!
Caio Victor gave a mention to Core Combat in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: The Island Season 11, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Sloppy strikes from Kasai. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasai manages to avoid it.
Kasai takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Kasai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kasai finds it's way through Murphy's defenses. #CL#
Kasai moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kasai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasai stalling.
Kasai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kasai breaks the clinch.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kasai works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy cracks Kasai with an open hand slap.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kasai. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kasai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gladius Elite Facilities in the buildup to the fight.
Kasai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Kasai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasai lands with a nice combination. Murphy backs away looking to recover.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kasai digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Kasai scores with a body shot.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Kasai slips the punch.
Kasai misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Kasai throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a left to the body.
Kasai is looking to wear down Murphy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kasai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasai.
Kasai cracks a nice hook into Murphy's ribs.
Kasai swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws the left hand but Kasai avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Kasai clinches up against the cage.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Kasai is pushing Murphy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Kasai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kasai scores with a body shot.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Kasai slips the punch.#T4#
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Kasai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Kasai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasai with a hook.
A punch combination from Kasai misses.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Kasai misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kasai throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kasai moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai 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#
Kasai throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasai takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Kasai misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
Kasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kasai lands a nice looking body shot.
Kasai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Kasai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai. #T1#
Kasai tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasai tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Keizo Kasai has been cut.
Kasai finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Murphy's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Kasai falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finn Murphy!
Finn Murphy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, into his post fight interview.

Event: G | 46
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matata.
Kasai slips a straight right by Matata.
Kasai is looking for the big counter here.
Matata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasai throws a counter combo.
Kasai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matata circles away quickly and effectively.
Matata drops his hands momentarily and Kasai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Kasai moves into the clinch.
Kasai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Matata as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
Matata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kasais head.
Matata prevents Kasai from breaking the clinch.
Matata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Matata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Kasai.
Matata tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Matata tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Matata tries a body shot but Kasai blocks it.
Matata misses with the head strike.
Kasai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kasai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kasai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasai blocking some punches.
Matata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kasai tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Matata on the inside.
Kasai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kasai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kasai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Matata scores with a hook to the body.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Matata working aggressively here.
Kasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Matata scores with a shot to the side of Kasai's head.
Matata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matata up against the cage.
Kasai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matata backwards. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Kasai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Matata lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kasai on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kasai.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Kasai works on Matata's body with a couple of short punches.
Matata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Kasai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Matata or not.
Matata lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matata lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai throws a punch but it's blocked by Matata. #T4#
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Matata.
Matata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Kasai lands a shot to the body.
Matata gets through Kasai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kasai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasai blocking some punches.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Kasai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuna Matata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Matata throws a jab when Kasai was well out of range.
Kasai walks into a straight right hand from Matata.
Kasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keizo Kasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Matata misses.
Matata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matata throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matata counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matata throws a hook but Kasai avoids it easily.
Kasai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai scores with a jab.#T1#
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Matata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasai can do to turn this around?
Matata misses with a straight right.
Kasai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A right-left combo lands from Kasai.
Matata doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasai circles away. #CL#
Matata has Kasai up against the cage in a clinch.
Kasai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai misses with a hook to the ribs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Matata here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Matata misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Matata misses with some punches.
Matata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matata lands a shoulder strike.
Matata misses with a body punch.
Kasai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matata's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Kasai scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Kasai.
Kasai is trying to break free.
Matata misses with a punch to the body.
Matata avoiding damage as Kasai throws knees to the body.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Matata.
Kasai blocking some punches.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Kasai tries to throw a body punch but Matata avoids it by throwing Kasai back against the cage.
Matata misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Kasai is trying to break the clinch but Matata has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
We've been informed that Kasai has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Hakuna Matata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Matata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Matata.
Matata lands an uppercut.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matata.
Matata has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matata.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai tries to work over Matata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matata throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai taking a breather.
Kasai misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matata lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matata.
Matata working aggressively here.
Matata tries a body shot but Kasai blocks it.
Kasai tries to circle away but Matata has him pinned against the cage.
Kasai blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kasai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matata throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Matata fails to land.
Kasai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matata misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kasai blocking some punches.
Kasai presses Matata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kasai missing with knees to the body.
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 Hakuna Matata 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#
Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matata.
A right-left combo lands from Matata.
A swing and a miss from Matata.
Matata throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kasai counters with a one-two to the body.
Kasai throws a right and a left that Matata avoids nicely.
Matata throws a hook but Kasai avoids it easily.
Matata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Matata avoids it well.
Matata darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matata throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai throws a nice looking combination but Matata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kasai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Matata.#T1#
Kasai throws a series of punches but Matata avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Matata coming out on top.
Matata scores with the left hand. Kasai knows he should have avoided that one.
Kasai misses with the combination.
It looked like Matata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Matata is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kasai there.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matata was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Matata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matata moves in looking to clinch but Kasai pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Kasai. Those never looked like landing.
Matata tries to counter by clinching up but Kasai breaks away and moves out of range.
Matata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matata is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Kasai misses the jab.
Matata misses with a double 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!
Matata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasai circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matata throws out the jab.
Kasai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matata lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matata, as that shot connected.
Kasai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Matata throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakuna Matata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai swats away the attempt to clinch by Matata.#T3#
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Matata.
Kasai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kasai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matata.
Danga de danga de dang - Matata scores with a four punch combination!
Kasai throws a right and a left that Matata avoids nicely.
Kasai misses with an uppercut. Matata saw that one coming.
Hakuna Matata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matata connects with a body shot.
Matata tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kasai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matata showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai. #T4#
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
Matata swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matata throws a jab when Kasai was well out of range.
Matata looks to land a left hand but Kasai moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matata wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Matata. Those never looked like landing.
Kasai lands a nice hook to Matata's body. Matata takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Kasai tries to keep at a distance but Matata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kasai has had enough of the clinch but Matata keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land.
Keizo Kasai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasai scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakuna Matata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matata 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakuna Matata!

Event: G | 43
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kasai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kasai lands with a nice combination. Walker backs away looking to recover.
Kasai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasai.#ROC#Walker is rocked!
Walker dodges the punch combination from Kasai.
Walker feints a counter leg kick.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Kasai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Walker on the side of the head. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Kasai.
Walker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Kasai lands a jab to Walker's midsection.
Kasai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Kasai scores with a punch to the head.
Kasai moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
Kasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker throws out a counter right but Kasai avoids it with no problem.
Kasai slips a straight right by Walker.
It looked like Kasai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Walker jabs at Kasai's body.
Kasai misses with a two punch combination.
Kasai swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Kasai stalks Walker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walker's face. Walker staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Walker staying out of range there.
Walker throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasai manages to avoid it.
Kasai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walker manages to circle out of the way.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasai is looking to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Kasai.#T3#
Kasai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kasai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
Kasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker tries to clinch but Kasai is having none of it.
Kasai misses with the combination.
Walker scores with a nice right hand. #T4##CL2#
Walker clinches with his opponent.
Walker crunches a lovely knee into Kasai's ribcage.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kasai is defending well for now.
Kasai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Walker stalling in the clinch but Kasai improves position.
A shot in the inside from Kasai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker is stalling here.
Kasai lands a body shot.
Kasai lands with a left to the head.
Kasai takes an elbow to the temple.
Walker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Walker trying to stall but Kasai improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kasai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walker at a distance.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Walker steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
Walker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kasai scores with a one two! Walker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasai tries to bum rush Walker with a series of wild strikes but Walker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Keizo Kasai is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walker tries to clinch but Kasai moves out of range. #T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kasai.
Kasai digs a good body shot into Walker's ribs.
Kasai lands an overhand right.
Kasai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Walker slips a straight right by Kasai.
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Walker gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai scores with a shot to the side of Walker's head.
Walker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kasai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Walker can turn it around.#T2#
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Walker.
Walker is trying to stall.
Walker is trying to stall.
Kasai leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Walker.
Walker stalls.
Walker continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Kasai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Walker - that landed with a thud.
Kasai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Walker with a knee to the head. #T3#
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Kasai avoids the damage to the body.
Walker lands a knee to the head.
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai slows down the pace here.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasai is keeping busy.
Kasai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head.
Walker misses with an elbow over the top.
Kasai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kasai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head. #BC#
Kasai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keizo Kasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai. #T4#
Kasai slips a straight right by Walker.
Kasai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walker momentarily.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Kasai throws a combination. Walker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasai.
Kasai throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasai misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kasai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kasai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasai lands the left hand.
Kasai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walker checks it well.
Kasai cracks a nice hook into Walker's ribs.
Kasai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Walker thinks about the counter body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kasai misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Kasai looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Walker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasai digs a good body shot into Walker's ribs.
Kasai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai blocks a head kick by Walker.
A low kick from Walker misses
and Kasai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kasai checks a leg kick.
Chris Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kasai blocks the body kick.
Kasai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker blocks a jab.
Kasai throws a combination. Walker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.
Kasai throws a combination that misses
and Walker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kasai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
Kasai misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Walker dodges the punch combination from Kasai.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Kasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kasai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kasai.
Kasai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Walker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walker is looking to control Kasai's arms but Kasai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walker has his back to the cage. #T4#
Kasai is trying to break free.
Walker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Walker is looking to control Kasai's arms but Kasai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Walker has his back to the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Walker 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.
Walker prevents Kasai from breaking the clinch.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai avoids the elbow strike from Walker, against the cage.
Kasai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chris Walker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kasai is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Kasai lands a shoulder strike.
Walker looking to slow down the pace here.
Kasai scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keizo Kasai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasai, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keizo Kasai!
A victorious Keizo Kasai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Chris Walker had this to say: 'That was not supposed to happen. '.

Event: G | TBA
Date: Aug 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Kasai misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murphy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kasai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kasai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses the jab.
Kasai throws a counter combo.
A punch combination from Kasai misses.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Kasai counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Kasai to acknowledge the strikes.
Kasai misses with a combination
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kasai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Kasai.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kasai.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Kasai moved out of range.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasai manages to avoid it.
Kasai slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses the jab.
Kasai throws a counter combo.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasai.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Kasai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Kasai. Those never looked like landing.
Kasai scores with a three punch combo!
Kasai scores with a one two! Murphy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasai misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasai moves away.#T3#
Kasai misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.
Kasai misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Kasai has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kasai misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Kasai clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy being controlled against the cage.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kasai backwards. #T4#
Kasai lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Kasai avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Kasai controls the action.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasai. #TD#
Murphy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Murphy being controlled here, momentarily.
Kasai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy controls Kasai momentarily but Kasai frees himself.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Finn Murphy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Keizo Kasai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Kasai moved out of range.
Kasai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murphy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasai.
Kasai throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Kasai misses.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
A nice combination there by Kasai. #T1#
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasai manages to avoid it.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Kasai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Kasai seems unphased.
Kasai slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Kasai defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Kasai misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Murphy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Kasai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Kasai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy jabs Kasai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Kasai moves out of range. #T3#
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Kasai swinging wildly here.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Kasai avoids nicely.
Murphy misses with a hook. Kasai ducked under it nicely.
Kasai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.#T4#
Murphy cracks Kasai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kasai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Kasai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kasai misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Kasai slips the punch.
Kasai is looking for the big counter here.
Kasai connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kasai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kasai throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murphy counters with a huge left! Kasai is in big trouble! He's backing up but Murphy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kasai from any more damage. A dominating finish by Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finn Murphy!
Finn Murphy very nearly forgot to thank EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: G | 34
Date: Aug 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison fails with the takedown
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morrison.
Morrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kasai tries to avoid it but Morrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kasai to the ground. Kasai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Keizo Kasai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Nice takedown defense from Kasai. No joy for Morrison on that attempt.
Morrison's coach down at Prosper Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morrison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Morrison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasai 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.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison shoots in but no luck this time.
Kasai throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasai counters with a right hand to the body.
Morrison goes for a double leg but Kasai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kasai continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Kasai misses its target.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrison. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Kasai cracks Morrison with an open hand slap.
Kasai throws a series of strikes that have Morrison backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Frank Morrison has been cut.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasai slaps away a takedown attempt from Morrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Morrison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Kasai is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Morrison won't allow Kasai to sweep him here.
Morrison is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Morrison has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrison with a poor takedown
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai misses with the combination.
Kasai closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Kasai swinging wildly here.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt - Kasai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kasai misses the target.
Kasai leaves Morrison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Morrison tries to keep at a distance but Kasai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kasai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasai lands with a light punch inside.
Morrison wants a takedown but no success here.
Kasai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morrison.
Kasai stops a takedown attempt from Morrison. #T4#
Morrison goes for a takedown attempt but Kasai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kasai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Morrison avoids it well.
Morrison wants to counter the offense by Kasai and move into the clinch position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Morrison.
Morrison darts in looking for a takedown but Kasai gets double underhooks and turns Morrison into the cage.
Morrison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Morrison shoots for a takedown but Kasai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keizo Kasai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasai tries to bum rush Morrison with a series of wild strikes but Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasai circles away.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt - Kasai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morrison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kasai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Morrison's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morrison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Keizo Kasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasai misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Kasai misses.
Kasai stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrison. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Kasai, which made it look bad.
Keizo Kasai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison fails with the takedown
and Kasai counters with a left and a right that stings Morrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Keizo Kasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrison fails to land the takedown.
Kasai works over Morrison's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Morrison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kasai defends well and Morrison ends up having to push Kasai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrison tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kasai tries to bum rush Morrison with a series of wild strikes but Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison wants to counter with a clinch but Kasai pushes him away.
Kasai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
Kasai leaves Morrison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Morrison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morrison somewhat.
Morrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasai circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morrison shoots in for a double leg but Kasai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from Kasai both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Morrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kasai avoids it really well and circles away.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
Kasai throws a front kick aimed at Morrison's knee but Morrison avoids it well.
Morrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kasai avoids it really well and circles away.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD#
Kasai lands a left and a right that send Morrison crashing to the mat, dazed. Kasai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Morrison is rocked!
Morrison dives in for a single leg takedown but Kasai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kasai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morrison manages to circle out of the way.
Morrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Kasai weaves into range and cracks Morrison right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Morrison goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kasai is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: G | 30
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Ghul misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kasai to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Al Ghul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kasai is not content to let Al Ghul control the position.
Kasai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kasai tries to get out of the position.
Al Ghul in side control lands a decent elbow.
Al Ghul lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kasai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Al Ghul is putting a hurting on Kasai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kasai is trying to control Al Ghul's posture but Al Ghul avoids it.
Al Ghul trying to control the action but Kasai is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Ghul scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Al Ghul in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Al Ghul in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Ghul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Al Ghul wants to control but Kasai is keeping him busy.
Al Ghul working the head with strikes.
Al Ghul scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ghul working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kasai is trying to control Al Ghul's posture but Al Ghul avoids it.
Kasai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
Kasai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kasai is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Ghul scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kasai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Ghul on the ground.
Kasai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Al Ghul's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Al Ghul scores with punches from side control.
Al Ghul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Al Ghul working the head and body with strikes.
Kasai is looking to regain half guard here but Al Ghul keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Ghul lands a decent elbow from side control.
Al Ghul lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Al Ghul wants to control but Kasai is keeping him busy.
Kasai is trying to get back to his feet.
Al Ghul is looking to take a break and control but Kasai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kasai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Al Ghul scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kasai to see if he's OK.
Al Ghul scoring with punches and elbows.
Kasai tries to escape but Al Ghul is in control.
Al Ghul is working Kasai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Al Ghul working the head and body with strikes.
Kasai is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Al Ghul lands a few punches from side control.
Kasai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Al Ghul lands a few punches from side control.
Kasai taking a bit of punishment here - Al Ghul scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Ghul takes a little break here. Kasai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kasai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Al Ghul grinds an elbow into Kasai's temple.
Kasai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Al Ghul asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Al Ghul lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ra S Al Ghul 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#
Kasai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kasai swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Al Ghul or perhaps it was just good defense by Kasai, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Al Ghul shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Al Ghul showed some decent athleticism there.
Kasai is looking to get back to is feet but Al Ghul passes into side control.
Ra S Al Ghul has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ghul is putting a hurting on Kasai here, landing some big shots from side control.
Al Ghul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasai is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Ghul lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Al Ghul lands a few punches from side control.
Al Ghul controlling the position from side mount.
Al Ghul looks up at the clock and then as Kasai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Al Ghul smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Kasai wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Al Ghul has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kasai's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kasai is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Al Ghul!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ra S Al Ghul!

Event: G | 26: TBA
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kasai misses.
Fleury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Fleury moves in looking to clinch but Kasai pushes him off.
Fleury looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fleury looks to land a right hand but Kasai moved out of range.
Fleury tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasai staying out of range there.
Fleury just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fleury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fleury misses with some punches.
Fleury working aggressively here. #T1#
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai can't find room to land a body shot as Fleury controls the action.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fleury.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
Kasai takes a shot to the head.
Fleury lands with a right to the head.
Kasai works on Fleury's body with a couple of short punches.
Fleury working aggressively here.
Kasai trying to control the position but instead, Fleury has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kasai into the cage.
Kasai 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.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Kasai lands with a right to the head.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fleury swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleury.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasai tries to work over Fleury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasai trying to land knees to the body.
Fleury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasai wants to break free but Fleury has control.
Kasai looking to slow down the pace here.
Kasai just leaning against Fleury, taking a breather. #T3#
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Fleury.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kasai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleury.
Fleury lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasai is trying to force a seperation but Fleury has the dominant position.
A short left from Fleury.
Fleury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasai misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kasai breaks from the clinch.
Kasai slips a straight right by Fleury.
Fleury lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
A big right from Fleury misses.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fleury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai tries to bum rush Fleury with a series of wild strikes but Fleury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fleury takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fleury fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Kasai gets tackled into the cage by Fleury. Fleury maintains the clinch.
Kasai leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Kasai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Kasai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleury throws a lazy right hand but Kasai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abbo Fleury dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kasai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fleury tries to clinch but Kasai moves out of range.
It looked like Kasai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kasai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Kasai. That snapped Fleury's head back.
Fleury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kasai doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleury. Kasai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasai closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Fleury has managed to clinch.
Fleury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Kasai stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fleury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kasai lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Fleury misses with the head strike.
Fleury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasai working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleury. #BC#
Kasai breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Fleury rushes Kasai and presses him up against the cage.
Kasai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fleury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kasai scores with a shot to the side of Fleury's head.
Fleury blocks an uppercut.
Fleury has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fleury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fleury working aggressively here.
Kasai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Fleury misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleury.
A left hand lands to the body for Fleury.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai stalling in the clinch but Fleury improves position.
Fleury blocks an uppercut.
Fleury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleury.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
A head punch on the inside from Fleury fails to land.
Fleury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Fleury.
Fleury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Fleury misses with some punches.
Kasai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fleury's elbow. #T3#
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Fleury.
Kasai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fleury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai'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.
Fleury takes a shot to the head.
Fleury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleury. #BC#
Kasai breaks the clinch.
Fleury throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
Kasai defending well as Fleury loads up on a big left hand.
Kasai works over Fleury's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai throws a right hand that Fleury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fleury also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Fleury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleury throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Fleury instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fleury.
Kasai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fleury is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
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 Keizo Kasai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fleury is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Fleury misses its intended target.
As Fleury looks to move away, Kasai throws a big counter combo but Fleury just gets out of the way.
Keizo Kasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasai tries to bum rush Fleury with a series of wild strikes but Fleury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fleury is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kasai with a body shot.
Kasai thuds a left hand into Fleury's body.
Fleury wants to clinch up but Kasai keeps it at a distance.
Kasai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fleury.
A little jabbing left from Fleury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Fleury fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasai, pushing him back against the cage.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fleury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fleury swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Fleury pushes Kasai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fleury throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kasai manages to break the clinch.
Fleury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasai swings for the body but Fleury moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fleury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleury is looking to clinch but Kasai is avoiding it.
Kasai connects with a body shot that sends Fleury's belly button to the back.
Danga de danga de dang - Kasai scores with a four punch combination!
Fleury swings for the body but Kasai moves out of range.
Fleury moves away from the strike by Kasai.
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Fleury.
Nice shot by Fleury.
Kasai missing with a left hand there. Fleury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2##CL2#
Fleury has closed the distance and engaged Kasai in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai struggles to land a body shot inside as Fleury controls his hands.
Fleury lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fleury.
Kasai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kasai working hard to break the clinch.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Fleury throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fleury tries to throw a body punch but Kasai avoids it by throwing Fleury back against the cage.
Kasai misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Kasai breaks the clinch.
Fleury jabs Kasai right on the nose. Kasai blinks but takes it well.
Fleury walks into a left hand. #T3#
Fleury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasai misses with a combination #KD2#
and Fleury counters with a nice right hand that sends Kasai toppling to the canvas! Kasai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fleury finish him?!#ROC2#Kasai is rocked!
Kasai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fleury.
Kasai thuds a left hand into Fleury's body.
Fleury throws a right hand that misses
and Kasai counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleury checks a leg kick.
Fleury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasai cracks Fleury with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keizo Kasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Kasai.
Fleury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasai is looking for a counter combo.
Kasai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fleury counter with a right hand.
Fleury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Fleury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fleury moves into range and clinches up with Kasai.
Fleury scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Fleury - that landed with a thud.
Fleury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Abbo Fleury seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kasai gets through Fleury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kasai takes a shot to the head.
Fleury working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fleury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Oh Kasai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleury blocks an uppercut.
Kasai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fleury has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Kasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai seems to have got his legs back now.
Kasai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abbo Fleury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleury 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: G | 22: Chuckwu x Lock
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Ghul gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Al Ghul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kasai tries to avoid it but Al Ghul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kasai to the ground. Kasai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kasai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kasai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kasai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Kasai there.
Kasai's coach down at Gladius Elite Facilities was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kasai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kasai connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Al Ghul tumbling to the canvas! Kasai pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Al Ghul was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keizo Kasai!
A very excited looking Keizo Kasai 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: G | 18: Wiggum x Kasai
Date: Jul 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kasai misses.
Kasai is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Wiggum tries to clinch there but Kasai circles away.
Kasai scores with a body shot.
Kasai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wiggum.
Kasai swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiggum.
Wiggum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiggum tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wiggum wants to clinch up but Kasai keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Wiggum closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggum landing knees to the head.
Wiggum landing knees to the body.
Wiggum lands an elbow that stopped Kasai in his tracks for a moment.
Wiggum being controlled against the cage.
Kasai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Wiggum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wiggum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wiggum landing knees to the body.
Kasai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kasai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wiggum lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kasai fails to land.
Wiggum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Keizo Kasai has been cut.
Wiggum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wiggum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kasai's face.
Wiggum tries to land a knee to the head but Kasai blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiggum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiggum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kasai's coach down at Armored Fitness & Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kasai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wiggum working Kasai over with knees to the body.
Kasai looks winded!
Nice elbow from Wiggum.
Wiggum stalling the fight.
Kasai dodges an elbow strike from Wiggum.
Wiggum lands a nice knee to the body.
Wiggum avoiding damage. #T2#
Wiggum throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wiggum lands a good knee to the midsection. Kasai won't want to take too many of those.
Kasai takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiggum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kasai's face.
Wiggum connects with a knee to the head.
Kasai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kasai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiggum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wiggum crunches a lovely knee into Kasai's ribcage.
Wiggum comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wiggum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kasai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wiggum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Wiggum.
Wiggum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kasai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wiggum is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wiggum lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Wiggum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wiggum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiggum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kasai's defenses.
Wiggum lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Wiggum.
Wiggum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wiggum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiggum leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wiggum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Wiggum.
Wiggum taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiggum lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
A knee to the head by Wiggum.
Kasai takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#Kasai is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Keizo Kasai's cut even more.
Nice elbow from Wiggum.
Kasai is still on wobbly legs! Can Wiggum finish him?
Wiggum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wiggum lands an elbow that stopped Kasai in his tracks for a moment.
Wiggum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kasai's defenses.
Wiggum lands a damaging elbow.
Kasai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wiggum backwards.
Wiggum creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kasai's defenses.
Clinched against the cage, Wiggum lands a big elbow that drops Kasai! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kasai is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Wiggum!
Ralph Wiggum decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: G | 15: Prince x Lothbrok
Date: Jun 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christian Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter tries to clinch there but Kasai circles away.
Kasai connects with a jab.#CL2#
Hunter moves into range and clinches up with Kasai.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kasai avoids it.
Kasai lands a body shot.
Hunter landing knees to the body.
Kasai gets through Hunter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hunter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kasai's brow.
Hunter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kasai lands a body punch.
Kasai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kasai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Kasai avoids the elbow strike from Hunter, against the cage.
Hunter lands a good knee to the midsection. Kasai won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Hunter.
Kasai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Kasai avoids the damage to the body.
Hunter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kasai.
Kasai dodges an elbow strike from Hunter.
Kasai avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunter.
Hunter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunter with a knee to the head.
Hunter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hunter throws an elbow but misses.
Kasai is looking to break free of the clinch but Hunter has double underhooks.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Kasai.
Kasai blocks an elbow strike from Hunter.
Kasai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Kasai breaks from the clinch.
Kasai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Kasai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Hunter scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kasai misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kasai lands a jab.
Hunter looks to clinch
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kasai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kasai.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunter 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. #T3#
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Kasai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Kasai counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Kasai avoids the damage to the body.
Kasai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunter throws an elbow but it misses.
Kasai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards. #T4#
Hunter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai dodges an elbow strike from Hunter.
Kasai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kasai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kasai avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with an elbow over the top.
A short left from Kasai.
Good body shot from Kasai.
Kasai effectively controlling the action here.
Kasai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kasai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasai avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Kasai avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Kasai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keizo Kasai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hunter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasai moves out of range of the body kick from Hunter.
Kasai is looking to counter punch.
Kasai lands the left hand.
Hunter moves out of range as Kasai strikes.
Hunter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kasai swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kasai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Kasai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Hunter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kasai counters with a series of strikes. Hunter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Kasai.
Hunter looks to clinch
enabling Kasai to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kasai cracks Hunter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keizo Kasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Kasai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kasai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hunter - the referee stops the clock and Kasai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hunter. Kasai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kasai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Kasai swinging wildly here.
Hunter tries to land a front kick but Kasai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Kasai. Those never looked like landing.
Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kasai checks a leg kick.
Kasai lands with a nice combination. Hunter backs away looking to recover.
Hunter motions for Kasai to come forward. Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Kasai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hunter throws a head kick but Kasai moves out of range.
Hunter tried to score with a low kick but Kasai checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai checks a leg kick.
Kasai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Hunter gets tackled into the cage by Kasai. Kasai maintains the clinch.
Hunter lands a good knee to the midsection. Kasai won't want to take too many of those.
Kasai lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Kasai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kasai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Kasai digs a right hand into Hunter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunter's gas tank.
Keizo Kasai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kasai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunter.
Kasai is trying to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling him.
Hunter throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunter letting Kasai take a breather here.
Kasai blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Kasai scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kasai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kasai avoids a wild elbow strike from Hunter.
Good body shot from Kasai.
Kasai dodges an elbow strike from Hunter.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hunter throws an elbow but misses.
Kasai has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kasai lands with a right to the head.
Kasai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kasai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Kasai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kasai.#T4#
Kasai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter throws an elbow but it misses.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Kasai'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.
Hunter misses with an elbow strike.
Kasai blocks an elbow strike.
Kasai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunter misses with an elbow strike.
Hunter misses with an elbow over the top.
Kasai avoids the elbow strike from Hunter, against the cage.
Hunter lands a knee to the body.
Hunter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kasai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hunter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kasai blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Hunter tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunter throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kasai throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kasai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter tries to counter with a clinch but Kasai shakes him off and moves away.
Hunter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kasai lands a two punch combo.
Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Kasai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasai circles away.
Kasai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Hunter moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Kasai.
Kasai trying to stall but Hunter improves his position.
A short right from Kasai on the inside.
Hunter trying to land knees to the body. #T1##BC#
Kasai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Kasai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keizo Kasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Kasai. Those never looked like landing.
Hunter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kasai.
Kasai scores with a hook.
Kasai scores with a jab to the body.
Kasai scores with a nice right hand.
Kasai lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Kasai counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Kasai lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from Kasai.
Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy body kick from Hunter
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasai misses with an uppercut.
Hunter tries to counter with a clinch but Kasai shakes him off and moves away.
Kasai stuns Hunter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunter scores with a head kick.
Hunter 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.
Kasai tries to land a leg kick but Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Hunter takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Hunter wants to clinch
and Kasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunter is looking to land body kicks.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Kasai catches Hunter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Hunter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kasai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Hunter looks to move away, Kasai throws a big counter combo but Hunter just gets out of the way.
Kasai misses with a two punch combination.
Kasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Hunter takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Kasai blocks an elbow strike from Hunter.
Kasai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunter throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunter misses with a knee to the head.
Christian Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasai blocks an elbow strike from Hunter.
Kasai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunter or not.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kasai.
Kasai lands an uppercut.
Hunter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunter trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kasai presses Hunter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kasai.
Kasai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Keizo Kasai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kasai scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keizo Kasai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kasai 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: G | 14: Chukwu x Vladez
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agripa shoots for a takedown but Kasai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Kasai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasai.
Agripa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasai.
Agripa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Agripa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Agripa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kasai lands with a nice combination. Agripa backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai scores with a jab. Agripa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Agripa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A clash of legs there as Kasai blocks the low kick.
Kasai is looking for a counter combo.
Agripa looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
Kasai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kasai moves out of range as Agripa strikes.
Kasai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Agripa circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasai lands with a shot to the body.
Kasai feints a jab promting Agripa to slip. Kasai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Agripa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Agripa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasai.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Agripa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kasai won't be happy with that. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasai tries to bench press Agripa off him but Agripa keeps the position.
Kasai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Agripa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Agripa is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kasai is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Agripa!
Marcos Agripa is the new lightweight champion!

Event: G | 8: Camara x Nosferatu
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy.
Moons tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kasai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Kasai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kasai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Moons looks to land a left hand but Kasai moved out of range nicely.
Moons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Kasai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moons is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moons dodges the punch combination from Kasai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kasai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Moons looks to land a right hand but Kasai moved out of range.
It looked like Kasai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Two Moons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Moons loads up on a big right hand but Kasai slips the punch.
Moons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasai. Kasai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kasai misses with a wild combination.
Kasai scores with a shot to the body.
Moons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasai.
Kasai takes a swing at Moons's ribcage but misses.
Moons misses with a body shot
and Kasai counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Moons moves into the clinch.
Moons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kasai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moons is defending well for now.#T2##BC#
Kasai manages to break the clinch.
Kasai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kasai with a body shot.
Kasai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice shot by Moons.
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasai missing with a left hand there. Moons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasai is looking to wear down Moons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moons tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moons thinking.
Kasai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kasai swinging wildly here.
Moons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moons avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Kasai misses with a combination
and Moons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Kasai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moons tries to clinch but Kasai is having none of it.
Moons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moons manages to avoid it.
Moons lands an overhand right.
Kasai throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Moons to counter with a crisp jab.
Moons has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Moons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasai manages to avoid it.
Kasai swats away the attempt to clinch by Moons.
Kasai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kasai misses the shot to the body.
Moons cracks Kasai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Kasai looks to land a combination but Moons avoids it well.
Moons misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moons tries to clinch but Kasai is having none of it.
Kasai misses the shot to the body.
Moons throws out a counter right but Kasai avoids it with no problem.
Moons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kasai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kasai lands a head shot.
Moons misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Kasai misses its target.
Kasai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moons.
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasai moves out of range as Moons strikes.
A swing and a miss from Moons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keizo Kasai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Moons avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Jab from Moons.
Moons lands with an overhand left.
Moons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
Moons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moons moves away.
Moons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice combination there by Kasai. #CL2#
Moons has Kasai up against the cage in a clinch.
Moons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moons blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Moons misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kasai manages to break the clinch.
Keizo Kasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moons throws a big shot that misses.
Moons 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.
Kasai blocks a jab.
Moons is looking to clinch.
Moons moves in looking to clinch but Kasai pushes him off.
Kasai keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Kasai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kasai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moons 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.
Moons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasai.
A punch lands to the side of Kasai 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Moons has managed to clinch. #T2#
Kasai is trying to break the clinch but Moons has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Kasai manages to break the clinch.
Kasai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moons's head backwards.
Moons moves in looking to clinch but Kasai pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Kasai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasai misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Moons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moons misses with a hook. Kasai ducked under it nicely.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moons tries to clinch up but Kasai circles away and keeps his distance.
Kasai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Moons moves out of range. #T3#
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasai takes one to the chin there.
Kasai throws a body punch but Moons moves out of range.
Keizo Kasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Moons scores with the left hand. Kasai knows he should have avoided that one.
Kasai misses with a wild body shot.
Kasai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moons throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai counters with a nice body shot.
Good shot there by Moons.
Kasai throws a right and a left that Moons avoids nicely.
Kasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moons is looking to clinch but Kasai is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kasai misses its target.
Kasai misses the shot to the body. #T4##CL2#
Moons clinches up against the cage.
Moons has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moons lands a nice uppercut.
Kasai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kasai.
Moons misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kasai tries to break the clinch but Moons is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Kasai.
Moons has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Moons misses with some punches.
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 Keizo Kasai 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#
Kasai swats away the attempt to clinch by Moons.
Kasai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kasai slips under a jab from Moons.
It looked like Kasai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moons.
Moons connects with a body shot that sends Kasai's belly button to the back.
Moons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moons scores with a nice head shot.
Moons throws a jab when Kasai was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai misses with a combination
enabling Moons to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Moons throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai throws a big counter combination but Moons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moons fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moons misses with an uppercut
and Kasai counters with a nice body shot.
Moons misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Moons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moons. Kasai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasai digs a good hook to Moons's body.
Kasai lands with a hook. Moons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moons lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moons lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasai.
Kasai misses with a body punch
and Moons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Moons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasai.
Kasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moons lands a slapping body shot.
Moons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moons scores with a sloppy right hand. Kasai should have avoided that one.
Moons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Moons misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kasai misses its target.
Moons connects with a body shot.#T3#
Moons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moons.
Moons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Moons.
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Moons.
Moons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kasai connects with a looping right hand.
Moons misses with a few strikes there.
Kasai connects with a body shot.
Moons misses with a looping left.
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moons.
Kasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasai misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasai misses with the combination.
Moons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kasai.#T4#
Kasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Moons pushes Kasai up against the cage in a clinch.
Moons tries to throw a body punch but Kasai avoids it by throwing Moons back against the cage.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moons prevents Kasai from breaking the clinch.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Two Moons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai is trying to force a seperation but Moons has the dominant position.
Keizo Kasai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moons misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Two Moons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kasai 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Gladius | 6: McGraugh x TMaker
Date: May 20, 2020

#R1#
Devlin scores with a three punch combo!
Devlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasai slips a straight right by Devlin.
Kasai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Devlin.
Kasai is looking for a counter combo.
Devlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
Devlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Devlin throws a right hand that Kasai ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasai also avoids with ease.
Kasai lands a slapping body shot.
Devlin misses with an uppercut
and Kasai counters with a series of strikes. Devlin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kasai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Devlin swings widly with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai stalks Devlin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Devlin's face. Devlin staggers backwards, shaken.
Kasai lands a right hook to the body.
Kasai misses with a hook.
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Devlin.
Devlin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Devlin misses with an uppercut.
Kasai is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Kasai avoids the body shot from Devlin.
Devlin lands a body shot.
Kasai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Kasai lands a body shot.
Devlin misses the jab.
Kasai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Devlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasai is looking to wear down Devlin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A combination from Devlin does no damage.
Kasai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Devlin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Devlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasai is just out of range.
Devlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasai.
Devlin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kasai defends well and Devlin ends up having to push Kasai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Kasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Devlin is just out of range.
Devlin tries to counter with a clinch but Kasai shakes him off and moves away.
Devlin avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Kasai connects with a body shot.
Devlin misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devlin thows a leg kick but Kasai checks it
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Devlin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasai lands with a nice combination. Devlin backs away looking to recover.
Devlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kasai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Devlin throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Kasai's corner calls for a 1-2. Kasai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Devlin throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Kasai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Devlin manages to circle out of the way.
Kasai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Devlin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kasai is looking to break free of the clinch but Devlin has double underhooks. #T3#
Kasai has Devlin pushed against the cage.
Kasai wants to break free but Devlin has control.
Devlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Kasai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Devlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devlin presses Kasai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've been informed that Devlin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Devlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Devlin can't find room to land a body shot as Kasai controls the action.
Kasai has Devlin pressed against the cage, preventing Devlin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Devlin pushes off an throws an elbow but Kasai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kasai holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Kasai has Devlin pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Devlin fails to land.
Devlin tries to work over Kasai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasai blocks a body shot from Devlin.
Kasai taking a breather.
Devlin keeps control of Kasai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Kasai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasai misses with a double jab.
Devlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Devlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Devlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy.
Devlin works over Kasai's head and body with a nice combination.
Devlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Devlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasai.
Kasai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Devlin.
Devlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasai counters with a left to the body.
Devlin throws an overhand right that lands on Kasai's shoulder, as Kasai tries to avoid the shot.
Devlin misses with an uppercut.
Kasai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kasai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kasai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Devlin misses the body punch
and Kasai counters with a left to the body.
Kasai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devlin misses with a looping right.
Devlin throws a sloppy body shot
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Devlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kasai lands a lovely overhand right.
Devlin takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Kasai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kasai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Devlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Devlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Devlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasai manages to avoid it.
Kasai throws a big counter combination but Devlin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Devlin throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Devlin is breathing heavily.
Devlin shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasai sprawls well. He's pushed Devlin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kasai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Devlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Devlin throws a lazy right hand but Kasai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Kasai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Devlin tries to clinch but Kasai moves out of range.
Kasai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Devlin throws out the jab.
Kasai is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Devlin looks to land a right hand but Kasai moved out of range.
Devlin throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Kasai.
Devlin misses with an uppercut. Kasai saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Kasai.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Devlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasai is just out of range.
Loki Devlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasai's waist but Kasai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Devlin off to one side.
Kasai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Kasai.#ROC#
Devlin is rocked!
Kasai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Devlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Keizo Kasai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Devlin.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Kasai. Those never looked like landing.
Kasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Devlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Devlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Devlin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Keizo Kasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Devlin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kasai avoids it really well and circles away.
Devlin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devlin manages to avoid it.
Kasai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devlin can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kasai, as that shot connected.
Kasai throws a body punch but Devlin moves out of range.
Kasai misses with a double jab.
Devlin tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Devlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kasai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Devlin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Kasai lands a really nice looking cross but Devlin seems unphased.
Devlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Devlin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasai.
Kasai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Devlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasai.
Devlin misses with an uppercut. Kasai saw that one coming.
Devlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Devlin.
Kasai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasai.
Devlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Kasai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Devlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
Kasai looks to score with a jab to the body but Devlin is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Devlin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Devlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
A telegraphed right hand from Devlin misses the target.
Devlin misses the body punch
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Devlin throws an overhand right that lands on Kasai's shoulder, as Kasai tries to avoid the shot.
Devlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasai connects with a looping right hand.
Devlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Devlin.
Kasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Devlin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Devlin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
Kasai throwing a counter right hand but Devlin manages to avoid it.
Keizo Kasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Devlin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Devlin throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devlin throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Kasai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Devlin misses with a takedown attempt
and Kasai counters with a left and a right that stings Devlin.
Devlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasai misses with a body shot.
Kasai lands a jab to Devlin's midsection.
Devlin walks into a straight right hand from Kasai.
Devlin lands with a straight right. Kasai didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Devlin finds it's target.
Devlin connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Devlin.
Kasai throws a body punch but Devlin moves out of range. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Kasai. Beautiful body shot.
Devlin throws a low kick but Kasai moves out of range easily.
Kasai swings for the body but Devlin moves out of range.
Devlin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasai counters with a one-two to the body.
Devlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Devlin misses with a body shot.
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasai cracks a nice hook into Devlin's ribs.
Kasai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kasai slips under a jab.
Kasai throws a body punch but Devlin moves out of range.
Devlin checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Kasai has taken the fight to the clinch. #T3##BC#
Kasai breaks from the clinch.
Kasai lands with a nice combination. Devlin backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Kasai finds it's way through Devlin's defenses.
Kasai sizes up Devlin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Devlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Devlin misses with a double jab.
Devlin looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
Devlin misses with a series of wild punches.
Devlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Devlin momentarily.
Kasai defending well as Devlin loads up on a big left hand.
Kasai stuns Devlin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kasai lunges at Devlin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Devlin's hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Devlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Kasai defending well as Devlin loads up on a big left hand.
Kasai lands a body shot.
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Loki Devlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keizo Kasai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Devlin.
Devlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasai scores with a nice head shot.
Kasai digs a good body shot into Devlin's ribs.
Devlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasai.
Devlin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Devlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keizo Kasai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Devlin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasai counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keizo Kasai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasai, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Gladius | 4: McKean vs Salim
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Kasai throws a looping overhand right but Bellic ducks down to avoid it.
Bellic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasai throws a hook to the side of Bellic's head but Bellic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bellic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bellic at a distance.
Bellic throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Bellic throws a leg kick #CL#
and Kasai counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Kasai breaks the clinch.
Bellic throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Kasai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasai.
Bellic misses with some punches.
Bellic misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bellic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bellic throws the left hand but Kasai avoids the punch easily.
Kasai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bellic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasai manages to avoid it.
Kasai walks into a stiff left hand from Bellic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Bellic scores with a nice strike.
Bellic misses with a straight right.
A lazy body kick from Bellic
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Bellic misses.
Kasai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kasai misses with a double jab.
Kasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bellic duly obliges.
A big left from Bellic misses.
Bellic throws an overhand right that lands on Kasai's shoulder, as Kasai tries to avoid the shot.
Kasai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kasai lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Bellic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kasai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bellic is looking to slow Kasai down with leg kicks. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Kasai.
Bellic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kasai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bellic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bellic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
Bellic throws a right and a left that Kasai avoids nicely.
Bellic scores with a head kick. Kasai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheers as Kasai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bellic doesn't seem phased though.
Bellic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bellic tries to work over Kasai's front leg with a kick but Kasai checks it.
Kasai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bellic looks winded!
Bellic throws a head kick that half lands.
Kasai moves away from the strike by Bellic.
Bellic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Bellic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kasai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasai throws a nice looking combination but Bellic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Bellic.
A low kick from Bellic is predictable there
and Kasai counters with a three punch combo that has Bellic backing up. Bellic nods at Kasai to acknowledge the strikes.
Kasai slips under a jab from Bellic.
Sloppy strikes from Bellic. Those never looked like landing.
Kasai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bellic throws a lazy uppercut
and Kasai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bellic thows a leg kick but Kasai checks it
and Kasai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai avoids the body shot from Bellic.
Bellic throws a hook to the side of Kasai's head but Kasai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bellic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bellic throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Kasai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bellic doesn't seem phased though.
A left and a right from Kasai both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Bellic is rocked!
Kasai throws a combination. Bellic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bellic is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasai finish him?
Kasai misses with a double jab.
Bellic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Bellic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bellic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Bellic looks to move away, Kasai throws a big counter combo but Bellic just gets out of the way.
Bellic seems to have recovered his senses.
Niko Bellic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai looks to land a combination. Bellic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bellic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasai throws a big counter combination but Bellic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bellic avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Bellic misses.
Kasai tests Bellic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kasai scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
That's time! Kasai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kasai cracks a nice hook into Bellic's ribs.
Bellic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bellic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bellic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
Kasai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bellic finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasai's head.
Good exchange - Kasai coming out on top.
Bellic connects with a jab.
Bellic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasai is just out of range.
Keizo Kasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Bellic misses the body punch
and Kasai counters with a three punch combo that has Bellic backing up. Bellic nods at Kasai to acknowledge the strikes.
Bellic throws a leg kick but Kasai checks it.
Bellic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bellic swinging wildly here.
Kasai tries to bum rush Bellic with a series of wild strikes but Bellic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellic throws a series of punches but Kasai moves out of range.
It looked like Kasai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasai misses with a body shot.
Bellic scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Bellic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keizo Kasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bellic is breathing heavily.
Donk. Bellic catches Kasai right on the button with a cross.
Kasai dodges the punch combination from Bellic.
The fighters circling - Bellic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bellic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
Kasai is looking to counter the offense by Bellic and move into the clinch.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.
Bellic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kasai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bellic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bellic can do to turn this around?
Bellic avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Some wild striking there from Kasai.
Bellic throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kasai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kasai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kasai.
Bellic misses with a hook
and Kasai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bellic throws a one two combo.
Bellic walks into a jab.
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bellic.
Kasai misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Bellic misses its intended target.
A jab from Bellic finds it's way through Kasai's defenses.
Kasai lands the left hand.#T3#
Bellic misses with a wild body shot.
Kasai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kasai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bellic momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Bellic.
Kasai tries to counter by clinching up but Bellic breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Bellic misses.
Kasai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kasai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bellic.
Bellic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bellic misses with a hook
and Kasai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bellic needs to keep his hands up - Kasai had a free shot at his head there.
Kasai scores with a hook to the body. Bellic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kasai blocks a low kick nicely.
Bellic misses with a hook
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bellic 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.
Kasai throws a big counter combination but Bellic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bellic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasai. #T4#
Bellic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Kasai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab by Bellic.
A low kick from Bellic is predictable there
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai connects with a jab.
Kasai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bellic looks to land a left hand but Kasai moved out of range nicely.
Bellic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasai tries to work over Bellic's front leg with a kick but Bellic checks it.
Kasai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Kasai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bellic misses with a low kick.
Kasai moves away from the strike by Bellic.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kasai scores with a three punch combo!
Kasai lands a head shot.
Bellic misses with the body kick
and Kasai counters with a left to the body.
Bellic throws an overhand right that lands on Kasai's shoulder, as Kasai tries to avoid the shot.
Kasai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bellic misses with a two punch combination.
Bellic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bellic slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Bellic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut there from Bellic.
Bellic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bellic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellic throws an overhand right that lands on Kasai's shoulder, as Kasai tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Kasai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bellic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kasai defending well as Bellic loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kasai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Kasai.#T1#
Kasai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bellic missing with a left hand there. Kasai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bellic ducks right into an uppercut from Kasai.
Bellic misses with an uppercut.
Bellic misses with a body punch
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bellic.
Kasai dips to his left and cracks Bellic with an uppercut!
Bellic cracks Kasai with a good jab.
Bellic is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kasai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bellic throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
Kasai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bellic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bellic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai lands with a nice combination. Bellic backs away looking to recover.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellic throws a lazy head kick
and Kasai counters with a left and a right that stings Bellic.
Kasai scores with a hook.
Bellic throws a lazy uppercut
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Kasai moves out of range of the strikes.
Bellic walks into a left hand.
Kasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bellic misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Bellic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bellic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Bellic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kasai moves away from the strike by Bellic.
Bellic throws a lazy right hand but Kasai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Kasai lands a head shot.
Bellic throws a low kick but Kasai avoids it.
Kasai cracks a nice hook into Bellic's ribs.#CL#
Kasai moves into the clinch successfully.
Bellic misses with some punches.
Kasai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Kasai breaks the clinch.
Kasai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bellic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bellic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bellic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bellic throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
Bellic throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Bellic tries to move into range but Kasai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kasai avoids the head kick by Bellic.
Bellic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellic ducks right into an uppercut from Kasai.
Bellic throws a big shot that misses.
Bellic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.
Kasai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Bellic misses its intended target.
Bellic throws a shot from downtown. Kasai moves away and avoids it.
Kasai works Bellic's body with a nice hook.
Kasai scores with the left hand. Bellic knows he should have avoided that one.
Niko Bellic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keizo Kasai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bellic takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keizo Kasai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kasai 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keizo Kasai!
Our winner, Keizo Kasai, 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: Gladius | 2: Azzi x Krueger
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Deker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kasai's sensitive parts.
Deker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kasai. That did some damage!
Deker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kasai looks to land a combination. Deker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Deker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deker throws a low kick, looking for Kasai's leg but Kasai calmly moves out of range.
Deker swings widly with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kasai 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.
Deker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kasai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kasai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deker doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deker with a jab.#T1#
Deker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasai circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy body kick from Deker
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kasai throws a right hand that Deker ducks under and follows up with a left that Deker also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kasai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasai.
Kasai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deker in his tracks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kasai, as that shot connected.
Kasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deker.
Kasai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Kasai - just one landing. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai moves out of range as Deker throws a body kick.
Deker throws a lazy body kick
enabling Kasai to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Deker slams his shin into Kasai's torso.
Kasai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deker misses with a kick to the body.
Kasai throws out a counter right but Deker avoids it with no problem.
Deker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kasai counters with a left and a right that stings Deker.
Crunch! Deker slams his shin into Kasai's torso.
Danga de danga de dang - Kasai scores with a four punch combination!
Kasai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Deker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab by Kasai.
Deker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Kasai lands the left hand.
Deker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kasai slips under a jab.
Deker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kasai scores with a jab to the head.
Deker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kasai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Deker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kasai moves out of range as Deker throws a body kick.
Kasai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kasai feints a jab promting Deker to slip. Kasai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Deker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deker.
Deker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deker tries to land a front kick but Kasai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kasai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kasai duly obliges.
Deker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kasai looks winded!
Kasai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Deker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasai wants to counter the offense by Deker and move into the clinch position.
Kasai tries to clinch there but Deker circles away.
Kasai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasai lands a jab to Deker's midsection.
Kasai avoids a kick to the body.
Ramon Deker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai lands a jab to Deker's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Deker misses.
Kasai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kasai is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kasai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Deker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Kasai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kasai.
Deker tries to break the clinch but Kasai is controlling the position. #BC2#
Kasai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keizo Kasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deker tries to land a body kick
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kasai.
Kasai clobbers Deker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kasai misses with a double jab.
Deker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai works Deker's body with a nice hook.
Deker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deker misses with an uppercut.
As Deker backs off Kasai throws a huge counter combo but Deker manages to avoid it all.
Deker looks for the body kick but Kasai saw that one coming. #T1#
Deker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kasai moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasai connects with a body shot.
Kasai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kasai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Keizo Kasai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Deker.
Deker looks to throw a body kick
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasai moves out of range as Deker throws a body kick.
Deker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kasai counters with a three punch combo that has Deker backing up. Deker nods at Kasai to acknowledge the strikes.
Kasai moves out of range of the body kick from Deker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasai connects with a crisp jab.
Deker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Kasai moves out of range of the body kick from Deker.
Kasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deker tried to score with a low kick but Kasai checks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kasai blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick there by Deker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kasai.
Deker throws a leg kick that misses.
Kasai throws a right and a left that Deker avoids nicely.
Kasai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kasai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kasai catches Deker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deker fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Kasai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deker scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Deker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kasai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Deker misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Kasai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the body from Deker misses
and Kasai counters with a series of strikes. Deker will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy body kick from Deker
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Deker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kasai counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasai lands with a good body shot.
Kasai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kasai works the jab nicely.
Kasai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deker. Deker obviously looking to wear him down.
Kasai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deker.
Deker looks to throw a body kick
letting Kasai counter with a right hand. #T4#
Deker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Deker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deker.
Deker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deker looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
Deker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kasai lands a right hook to the body.
Kasai punishes Deker's body with a nice straight punch.
Deker is looking to clinch but Kasai is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Kasai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kasai scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keizo Kasai 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kasai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Deker.
Kasai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Kasai - just one landing.
Deker throws a hook but Kasai avoids it easily.
Kasai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Deker.
Kasai clobbers Deker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Deker misses with a body kick.
Kasai is looking to chop away at Deker's legs.
Kasai moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Deker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kasai!
Kasai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deker misses with a hook.
Kasai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deker misses with a kick to the body.
Kasai throws out a counter right but Deker avoids it with no problem.
Kasai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Deker counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Deker.
Kasai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deker.
Deker throws the kick towards the body but Kasai avoids it.
Deker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kasai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Deker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kasai is out of range.
Kasai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deker scores with a push kick.
Kasai lands with a hook. Deker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deker tries to clinch up.
Kasai tries to counter with a clinch but Deker shakes him off and moves away.
Deker throws the left hand but Kasai avoids the punch easily.
Deker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deker looks for the body kick but Kasai saw that one coming.
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deker.
A little jabbing left from Kasai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Kasai.
Kasai lands with a nice body punch.
Deker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Kasai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Deker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasai.
Good exchange - Kasai coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deker.
Kasai lands a jab.
Kasai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kasai 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.
Deker looks to throw a body kick
and Kasai counters with a left to the body.
Deker throws a body kick that misses.
Kasai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, jab by Kasai - just one landing.
Deker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deker throws the left hand but Kasai avoids the punch easily.
Kasai scores with a three punch combo!
Kasai slips under a jab from Deker.
Kasai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Deker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kasai stalks Deker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Deker's face. Deker staggers backwards, shaken.
Deker misses the shot to the body.
Kasai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasai cracks Deker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kasai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Deker. That's going to slow Kasai down.
Keizo Kasai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keizo Kasai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kasai 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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

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