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Event:
HFC 24: Hansen vs Smith
Date: Aug 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Cas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick from Cas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cas tries a head kick but it misses.
Wong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cas defends well and Wong ends up having to push Cas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cas cracks a nice hook into Wong's ribs.
Wong's corner calls for a 1-2. Wong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Wong has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Wong gets control of Cas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cas has managed to get both his arms back between Wong's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cas trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Cas trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong has a closed guard, preventing Cas from standing up. #SUB2#
Cas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Wong looking for a guillotine here but Cas defends easily.
Cas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB2#
Wong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cas defends it easily.#SUB2#
Wong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wong being controlled here, momentarily.
Wong throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3#
Cas is looking to stand up but Wong won't let him. #SUB2#
Cas is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wong has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cas is looking to defend but Wong has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cas! Wong pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cas taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ty Wong!
Ty Wong 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. |
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Event:
HFC 18: Justice vs Armando
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Paiwia misses with an uppercut
and Cas counters with a straight right hand.
Paiwia throws a hook but Cas blocks it.
Cas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Paiwia misses with a left hand
and Cas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cas tries a head kick but it misses.
Cas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cas ducks under a wild hook from Paiwia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paiwia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cas scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia tries to bum rush Cas with a series of wild strikes but Cas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paiwia misses with a leg kick.
Cas cracks Paiwia with a good jab.
Cas throws a head kick but Paiwia moves out of range.
Paiwia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paiwia under the eye.#T1#
Paiwia with a hook.
Cas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cas lands a leg kick that knocks Paiwia off balance momentarily.
Paiwia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cas.
Cas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paiwia misses with an uppercut
and Paiwia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Paiwia misses.
Cas leaves Paiwia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paiwia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paiwia scrambles back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Cas.
A slow jab from Paiwia misses its intended target.
Cas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Cas lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cas checks a leg kick.
Cas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paiwia tries to clinch there but Cas circles away.
Paiwia is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paiwia.
Paiwia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paiwia on the side of the head.
Cas throws a nice head kick!
Cas tries a head kick but it misses.
Cas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cas just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Paiwia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paiwia trying to control the action but Cas is working from the bottom.
Paiwia advances to mount. #T3#
Paiwia is looking to work his way around to Cas's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've been informed that Paiwia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Paiwia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paiwia with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Paiwia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
Cas is trying to stand.
Cas is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Paiwia has hold of Cas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paiwia trying to control but Cas is having none of it. #SUB2#
Paiwia working for a guillotine from mount but Cas is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Paiwia throws a sloppy body shot
letting Cas counter with a right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cas - that will leave a mark!
Cas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paiwia throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cas counters with a solid body kick.
Cas scores with a push kick.
Cas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Paiwia takes a step back to recover.
Cas throws a head kick that Paiwia semi-blocks.
Rob Cas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paiwia misses with a left hand
and Cas counters with a left and a right that stings Paiwia.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paiwia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Paiwia throws a solid leg kick but Cas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Paiwia.
Cas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cas throws a body punch but Paiwia moves out of range. #T1#
Paiwia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Cas slams his shin into Paiwia's torso.
Cas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paiwia throws a right hand that misses
and Cas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paiwia throws a jab but it's blocked by Cas.
Cas looks to land a right hand but Paiwia moved out of range.
Cas misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rob Cas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paiwia throws an overhand right that lands on Cas's shoulder, as Cas tries to avoid the shot.
Rob Cas is winning the standup battle so far.
Paiwia misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Paiwia misses its intended target.
Cas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Paiwia fails with the takedown.#T2#
Cas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paiwia.
Cas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL2#
Paiwia takes the fight into the clinch.
Paiwia has Cas pressed against the cage, preventing Cas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paiwia has Cas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paiwia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Paiwia.
Cas tries to break the clinch but Paiwia is controlling the position.
Paiwia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Cas thuds his shin into the meat of Paiwia's side.
Paiwia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cas throws the kick towards the body but Paiwia avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cas. That snapped Paiwia's head back.
Paiwia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paiwia has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cas.
That kick from Cas tenderised Paiwia's leg. Paiwia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cas slips a straight right by Paiwia.
Cas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cas slips a jab from Paiwia.
Cas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Paiwia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paiwia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cas as he avoids it easily.
Cas lands a head kick!
Paiwia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cas slips a straight right by Paiwia.#T4#
Paiwia moves out of range of the strikes.
Cas lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paiwia.
Paiwia throws a shot from downtown. Cas moves away and avoids it.
Paiwia looks to land a left hand but Cas moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Cas.
Cas scores with a push kick.
Paiwia misses with an uppercut.
Cas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Paiwia will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Paiwia clinches up against the cage.
Paiwia misses with some punches.
Paiwia is trying to drag Cas to the mat but Cas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Paiwia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paiwia can do to turn this around?
Paiwia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paiwia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cas.
Cas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rob Cas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paiwia blocks a head kick by Cas.
Cas misses with a hook. Paiwia ducked under it nicely.
Cas throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paiwia throws a big shot that misses.
Cas looks to land a left hand but Paiwia moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paiwia! But no joy.#T1##TD2#
Paiwia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cas's guard.
Cas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Paiwia dives into side control.
#REVR#
Paiwia trying to control the action but Cas is working from the bottom.
Cas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Manny Paiwia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cas is squirming around, avoiding Paiwia's attempts to control the action.
Paiwia cracks Cas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Paiwia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cas?
Paiwia controlling from mount.
Cas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cas tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Paiwia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Paiwia landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cas wants to try and get back to his feet.
Paiwia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rob Cas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Paiwia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paiwia postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cas looks a forlorn figure.
Cas is squirming around, avoiding Paiwia's attempts to control the action.
Paiwia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paiwia with the ground and pound from mount.
Cas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paiwia lands a couple of good shots and Cas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paiwia struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Paiwia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cas for a finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cas covers up after that shot from Paiwia.
#SUB2#
Paiwia is persistently looking for the submission but Cas is defending it well.
Manny Paiwia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Cas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Paiwia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cas 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Rob Cas!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Rob Cas!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Rob Cas!
Rob Cas wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
HFC 13: Mason vs Blanche
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Rush avoids a kick to the body.
Rush misses with a takedown
enabling Cas to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch! Cas slams his shin into Rush's torso.
A head kick misses from Cas.
Rush dodges the punch combination from Cas.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cas as he jumps to the side.
Rush moves in looking to clinch but Cas pushes him off.
Cas throws a big counter combination but Rush scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rush forces Cas back against the cage and clinches.
Cas is looking to break free of the clinch but Rush has double underhooks.
Cas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rush won't allow it.
#T1#
Rush keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cas's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Rush manages to pull guard.
Cas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rush wants to stand up but Cas is controlling him. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cas won't allow Rush to sweep him here.
Cas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rush on the ground.
Rush looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rush blocks a head kick by Cas.
Rush tries to clinch up but Cas circles away and keeps his distance.
Cas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rush shoots in but Cas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lush Rush.
Cas keeps Rush at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Cas throws a head kick that misses.
Rob Cas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rush tries to clinch up.
Rush fails with the takedown
and Cas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cas defends well and Rush ends up having to push Cas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rush looks winded!
Cas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cas lands with a nice body kick.
Cas lands a nice looking body kick.
Cas lands a nice looking body kick.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cas.
Donk. Cas catches Rush right on the button with a cross.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush blocks a head kick by Cas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Rush clinches up with Cas and pushes him back against the cage.
Cas leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Rush manages to break the clinch.
Cas scores with a head kick.
Rush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cas avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas 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#
Rush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rush somewhat.
Cas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cas throws a head kick that misses.
Cas connects with a leg kick.
Cas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rush backs up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cas throws a sloppy head kick and Rush moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Rush gets a clinch.
Rush just leaning against Cas, taking a breather.
Cas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rush won't allow it.
#T1#
Cas is trying to break the clinch but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Rush content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Rush manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush looking to control.
Cas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rush can do to turn this around?
Cas wants to stand but Rush is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cas is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Rush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rush is trying to control the position but Cas postures up.
Rush striking from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rush working for a triangle but Cas defends it easily.
Rush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3##ES#
Cas kicks Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Rush dives in for a single leg takedown but Cas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rush has his takedown stuffed
and Cas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lush Rush.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Cas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rush tries to clinch up
and Cas counters with a big head kick but Rush shrugs it off. #T4#
Cas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rush if he has to take too many more of those.
Cas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cas lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cas.
Rush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Cas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rush moves to clinch but Cas breaks away
letting Cas counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rush shoots for a double leg takedown but Cas sprawls well. He's pushed Rush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rob Cas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Cas. No joy for Rush on that attempt.
Rush has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cas.#CL2#
Rush gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cas wants to get back to striking at distance but Rush won't allow it.
Rush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cass head.
Rush jumps guard but Cas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cas is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rush.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lush Rush.
Rush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cas prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Rush tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cas smiles and moves away.
Cas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rush steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cas. That one must have hurt.
Cas scores with a head kick. Rush tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cas scores with a one two! Rush had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Cas.
Cas throws a series of punches but Rush moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rush or perhaps it was just good defense by Cas, which made it look bad. #T2#
Rush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cas defends it nicely.
Rush on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rush momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Cas.
Rob Cas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rush.
Cas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rush tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Cas. No joy for Rush on that attempt.
Rob Cas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Cas scores with a spinning back kick!
Cas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Rush forces Cas back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rush throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Cas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rush tries to clinch but Cas moves out of range.
Rush has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cas. Rush does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rush crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cas - the referee stops the clock and Rush gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cas. Rush manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No luck for Rush with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Cas. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rush.
Rush has a takedown stuffed.
A good leg kick by Cas.
Rob Cas is winning the standup battle so far.
Cas lands a head kick. Rush smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cas connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cas defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Cas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cas, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Cas! |
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Event:
HFC 6: Francisco vs Ilmarinen
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Thunder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cas throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
Cas lands a head kick. Thunder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cas scores with a kick to the body.
Cas misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Cas scores with a spinning back kick!
Cas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cas misses with a hook.
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cas lands with a slapping head kick.
Thunder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cas lands a head kick. Thunder smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Cas.
Cas throws a leg kick which misses Thunder's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunder tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Cas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cas.
Cas misses with a kick to the body.
Thunder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cas blocks a head kick by Thunder.
Cas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thunder moves to clinch but Cas breaks away
and Cas counters with a one-two to the body.
Cas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thunder takes a swing at Cas's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by Cas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Cas lands a leg kick that knocks Thunder off balance momentarily.
Cas leaves Thunder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cas scores with a nice body kick.
Cas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thunder blocks a head kick by Cas.
Thunder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cas is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Thunder gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Thunder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thunder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cas pinned against the cage. Cas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Thunder.#T3#
Cas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thunder moves out of range as Cas strikes.#CL2#
Thunder has Cas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thunder avoiding damage.
Thunder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cas blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Thunder has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cas uses from the top position.
Thunder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Cas is looking to stand up but Thunder won't let him.
Thunder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thunder lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thunder looks for a takedown but Cas sprawls well.
Cas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cas.
Thunder throws a head kick but Cas moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Cas as Thunder shoots in.
Cas scores with a head kick. Thunder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thunder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunder.
Cas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Thunder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cas.
Cas scores with a body shot.
Rob Cas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Cas. No joy for Thunder on that attempt. #T1#
Thunder tries to clinch up.
Rob Cas is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Cas misses.
Thunder shoots in but no luck this time.
Thunder takes a swing at Cas's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Cas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cas takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Cas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cas throws a head kick but Thunder moves out of range.
Cas lands with a slapping head kick.
Thunder has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thunder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cas lands a head kick. Thunder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thunder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Thunder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thunder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cas avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Thunder moves into the clinch.
Cas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Thunder tries to work over Cas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thunder pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Thunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Cas misses.
A clash of legs there as Cas blocks the low kick.
Thunder with a poor takedown
and Cas counters with a big head kick but Thunder shrugs it off.
Thunder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cas.
Cas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thunder looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Thunder blocks a head kick by Cas.
Thunder moves out of range as Cas throws a body kick.
Cas scores with a punch to the head.
Cas throws a sloppy head kick and Thunder moves out of range easily.
Thunder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thunder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thunder.
Rob Cas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thunder has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Cas gets tackled into the cage by Thunder. Thunder maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thunder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thunder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cas.
Thunder is trying to drag Cas to the mat but Cas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Cas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thunder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cas with a nice calf kick.
Thunder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thunder somewhat.
Cas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Cas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder fails with the takedown
and Cas counters with a head kick.
Thunder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cas swivels and escapes.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Thunder.
Thunder is looking to clinch.
Rob Cas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Cas!
Thunder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cas.
Cas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Cas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cas.
Thunder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cas. Cas obviously looking to wear him down.
Cas throws a nice looking combination but Thunder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunder looks to land a combination but Cas avoids it well.
Thunder has a takedown stuffed.
Cas is looking for a counter combo.
Cas connects with the punch.
Cas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Thunder tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thunder blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Cas misses with an uppercut.
Cas swings for the body but Thunder moves out of range.
Thunder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunder is looking for the big counter here.
Cas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thunder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cas stuffs the takedown.
Thunder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Cas as Thunder shoots in.
Cas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thunder dives in for a single leg takedown but Cas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cas.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Cas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thunder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rob Cas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown. Cas tries to sprawl out of it but Thunder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cas scores with a head kick.
Thunder shoots in looking for a takedown. Cas tries to sprawl out of it but Thunder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thunder or perhaps it was just good defense by Cas, which made it look bad.
Cas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thunder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cas counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Cas throws a series of punches but Thunder moves out of range.
Cas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thunder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cas pinned against the cage. Cas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cas throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Thunder with that takedown attempt.
Peter Thunder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thunder throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Cas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cas, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Cas! |
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Event:
HFC 3: Camacho vs Chimaev
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Hart fails with a takedown attempt.
Hart is looking to clinch.
Hart sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cas stuffs the takedown.
Cas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cas throws a leg kick which misses Hart 's front leg but catches the back leg as Hart tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hart gets a takedown into half guard.
Cas is trying to stand.
Cas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Cas pushes Hart off but Hart dives into side control.
Hart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cas keeps working.
Cas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hart on the ground.#SU2#
Hart decides to stand back up.
No luck for Hart with that takedown attempt.
Rob Cas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hart .
Good standup being displayed there by Cas as he connects with a hook.
Hart tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cas counters with an inside leg kick.
Hart is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Hart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cas. That one must have hurt.
Cas with a nice calf kick.
Hart throws a wild body kick that Cas sees coming a mile off.
Cas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hart breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hart gets a double leg takedown into Cas's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cas keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Hart looks winded!
Cas is looking to stand up but Hart isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Hart drops back looking for a leg! Cas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cas manages to kick Hart off! Hart jumps back into Cas's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Hart instigates a clinch.
Cas tries to circle away but Hart has him pinned against the cage.
Hart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cas pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that round.
That's time! Cas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hart shoots for a takedown but Cas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hart misses with a jab to the body
and Cas counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD2#
Hart shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hart throwing strikes from guard but Cas blocks nicely.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Cas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cas wants to stand but Hart is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Hart drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cas! #REVR#
Hart is breathing heavily.
Cas trying to control the position but Hart is working away.
Cas controls the position from side control.
Hart manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cas's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hart wants to control but Cas is keeping busy.
Hart might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cas tries to pass to full mount but Hart defends it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Hart trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cas with a jab.
Hart with a poor takedown
and Cas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cas scores with a push kick.
Cas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hart 's head.#T4#
Cas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hart backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Hart gets the takedown into side control.
Cas wants to get back to his feet but Hart is dominant here and he's now got Cas's back!
Cas is trying to get back to his feet but Hart has full control of the position and if anything, Cas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hart trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cas dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cas.
Cas throws a nice head kick!
Cas pushes Hart away with a front kick.
Hart wants to clinch
and Cas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hart closes the distance but Cas moves to the side
and Cas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hart 's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hart will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Hart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cas did well to prevent Hart getting side control.
Cas wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Hart in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hart !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Hart ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Faustins throws a looping overhand right but Cas ducks down to avoid it.
Faustins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cas.
Cas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faustins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Faustins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Faustins throws out a loose jab but Cas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cas.
A head kick from Cas lands but Faustins takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Faustins.
Cas thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faustins's head.#T1#
Cas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cas defending well as Faustins loads up on a big left hand.
Cas connects with a high kick.
Cas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#It looks like Rob Cas has been cut.
Cas lands a head kick!
Cas connects with a jab.
Faustins misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Faustins throws a body shot but no joy.
Cas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faustins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cas.
Jab by Cas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cas throws a head kick but Faustins moves out of range.
Cas scores with a head kick.
Cas slips a jab and a cross from Faustins.
Faustins throws out a loose jab but Cas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Faustins.
Cas is breathing heavily.
Cas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Faustins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Cas ducks under a wild hook from Faustins.
Cas blocks a jab.
Faustins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faustins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cas was well out of range. Poor timing from Faustins.
Cas slips under a jab from Faustins.
Cas scores with a head kick.
Faustins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cas.
A big left from Faustins misses. #T4#
Faustins misses with an uppercut.
Faustins misses with a body shot.
Faustins throws a looping overhand right but Cas ducks down to avoid it.
Faustins connects with a nice looking jab.
Rob Cas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faustins missing with a left hand there. Cas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cas slips under a jab.
Cas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cas walks into a left hand.
Faustins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cas.
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 Rob Cas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rob Cas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Faustins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Faustins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faustins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Faustins misses with a right hand
and Cas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Faustins's knee momentarily.
A head kick misses from Cas.
Cas connects with an inside leg kick.
Cas thows a leg kick but Faustins checks it
and Faustins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faustins punishes Cas's body with a nice straight punch.
Cas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faustins.
It appears Cas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faustins misses with a body shot.
Cas throws a quick counter head kick but Faustins was just out of range.#T1#
Cas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faustins's head.
Cas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faustins.
Faustins misses with a looping right.
Faustins throws out a loose jab but Cas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faustins just misses with a punch to the body.
Faustins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rob Cas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faustins blocks a head kick by Cas.
Cas ducks under a wild hook from Faustins.#T2#
Faustins misses with a body shot.
Faustins takes a swing at Cas's ribcage but misses.
Faustins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faustins misses with a hook. Cas ducked under it nicely.
Faustins dips to his left and cracks Cas with an uppercut!
Faustins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Faustins moves out of range of the body kick.
Faustins throws a jab but it's blocked by Cas. #T3#
Faustins scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Rob Cas's cut is getting worse.
Faustins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faustins misses with an uppercut. Cas saw that one coming.
Cas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finn Faustins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faustins with a hook.
Faustins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cas manages to avoid it.
Faustins swings widly with a right hand
and Cas counters with an inside leg kick.
Faustins throws a right and a left that Cas avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Faustins. That snapped Cas's head back.
#T4#
Cas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Faustins connects with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Faustins. That snapped Cas's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faustins throws a hook but Cas avoids it easily.
Cas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faustins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Faustins throws a hook to the side of Cas's head but Cas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Faustins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Cas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Faustins swings for the body but Cas moves out of range.
Cas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cas misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Faustins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Faustins sizes up Cas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Faustins connects with a looping right hand.
Faustins throws a body punch but Cas moves out of range.
Cas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Cas misses.
A jab from Faustins misses.
Cas lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faustins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Faustins misses with a hook.
Faustins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cas.
Faustins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cas moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Cas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cas looks to score with a jab to the body but Faustins is just out of range.
Faustins throws a hook but Cas blocks it.
Faustins misses with a straight left.
Faustins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Faustins throws a body punch but Cas moves out of range. #T2#
Jab, jab by Faustins - just one landing.
Faustins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cas moves away from the strike by Faustins.
Cas connects with a solid leg kick.
Faustins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faustins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cas slips under a jab from Faustins.
Faustins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cas tries to bum rush Faustins with a series of wild strikes but Faustins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Faustins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
The fighters circling - Faustins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faustins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cas has time to react.#CUT2#Rob Cas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A punch combination from Cas misses.
Faustins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Faustins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cas moves away.
Faustins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cas moves away.
Faustins misses with a right hand
and Cas counters with a straight right hand.
Cas avoids the body shot from Faustins.
Faustins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cas.#T4#
Faustins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cas moves away.
Cas moves out of range as Faustins strikes.
Cas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faustins.
Faustins scores with a jab to the head.
Faustins throws a shot from downtown. Cas moves away and avoids it.
Cas moves out of range as Faustins strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Faustins.
Faustins moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Faustins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Faustins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Faustins! |
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