Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C364: Walton vs Cheese II
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Cruz stuns Lacasa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Lacasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Cruz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lacasa, pushing him back against the cage.
Lacasa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacasa.
Lacasa takes a shot to the head.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacasa working aggressively here.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
Cruz blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Lacasa tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Lacasa back against the cage.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz stalling the fight.
Lacasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Lacasa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
Lacasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz jumps guard but Lacasa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz working aggressively here. #T2#
Cruz lands a shot to the body.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but Lacasa has him pressed against the cage.
Lacasa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz tries a body shot but Lacasa blocks it.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacasa has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Lacasa avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacasa misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Cruz.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Lacasa misses with the head strike.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz misses with some punches. #T3#
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lacasa.
Lacasa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz cracks Lacasa with a nice body shot.
Lacasa tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Lacasa back against the cage.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Lacasa won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacinto Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz working aggressively here. #TD#
Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Lacasa has moved into half guard.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Lacasa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Well, if Lacasa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lacasa is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Cruz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lacasa fails to land with a series of punches.
And Cruz counters with a quick kick to the body but Lacasa blocks it.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacasa can do to turn this around?
Lacasa misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Lacasa gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Lacasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacasa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacinto Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Lacasa.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Lacasa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacasa lands a nice uppercut.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
Lacasa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Lacasa blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
Lacasa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz works on Lacasa's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Cruz.
A head punch on the inside from Lacasa fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz working aggressively here. #T2#
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz cracks Lacasa with a nice body shot.
Lacasa blocking some punches.
Lacasa misses with the head strike.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Lacasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lacasa fails to land.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Lacasa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacasa controls his hands.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacasa.
A right handed body shot lands from Cruz.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Lacasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacasa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz. #BC2#
Lacasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Cruz cracks Lacasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Lacasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacasa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruz.
Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Lacasa punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacasa throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lacasa's knee momentarily.
Cruz slips a jab from Lacasa.
Cruz thumps Lacasa with a low kick.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Cruz tried to counter with a leg kick but Lacasa avoided it.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.#CL#
Cruz has Lacasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz lands a body punch. #BC2#
Lacasa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz moves in looking to clinch but Lacasa pushes him off.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Cruz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lacasa throws an off balance right hand
and Cruz counters with a leg kick.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Cruz tried to counter with a leg kick but Lacasa avoided it.
Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Lacasa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz counters with a right hand to the body.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Lacasa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz slips a jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Lacasa backs away, Cruz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick lands for Cruz.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Lacasa checks it.
Lacasa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Lacasa takes one on the button.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz tried to counter with a leg kick but Lacasa avoided it.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruz cracks Lacasa with an open hand slap.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
A big right from Cruz misses.
Lacasa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Cruz forces Lacasa back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Lacasa.
Lacasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Lacasa's head.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacasa misses with a body punch.
Lacasa blocking some punches.
Lacasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruz's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
Cruz pushes Lacasa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacasa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
A short right from Lacasa.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lacasa breaks the clinch.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Lacasa moves out of range of the leg kick from Cruz.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cruz tries to work over Lacasa's front leg with a kick but Lacasa checks it.
Lacasa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Lacasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Cruz.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacasa jabs Cruz right on the nose. Cruz blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Lacasa.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lacasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Despite the aggression on Lacasa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Lacasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacasa circles away.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Lacasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruz clobbers Lacasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diego Lacasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz tries to clinch but Lacasa is having none of it.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lacasa under the eye.

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 Jacinto Cruz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C353: Petrov vs Duran II
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Kasamsun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Lacasa.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa takes a swing at Kasamsun's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun misses with a two punch combination.
Lacasa with a hook.
Kasamsun slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Kasamsun moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Lacasa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Kasamsun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lacasa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kasamsun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Lacasa controlling Kasamsun's posture.
Kasamsun stands up over Lacasa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kasamsun stands up over Lacasa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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.
Lacasa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kasamsun trying to control but Lacasa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Kasamsun lands a nice shot that snaps Lacasa's head back.
Kasamsun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kasamsun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Kasamsun moved out of range nicely.
Kasamsun throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kasamsun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Kasamsun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasamsun lands a jab to the head.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lacasa.
Kasamsun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lacasa avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Kasamsun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacasa is not content to let Kasamsun control the position. #T4#
Kasamsun grinds an elbow into Lacasa's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Kasamsun lands an elbow.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasamsun landing strikes.
Lacasa is trying to improve his position.
Lacasa is working hard here to advance position.
Kasamsun is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Lacasa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kasamsun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacasa dips to his left and cracks Kasamsun with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kasamsun misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacasa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Kasamsun avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
Lacasa moves out of range as Kasamsun strikes.
Kasamsun 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.
Kasamsun fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasamsun slips under a jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big 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!
Kasamsun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kasamsun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lacasa jabs at Kasamsun's body.
Kasamsun throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasamsun moves away.
Lacasa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Kasamsun defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kasamsun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasamsun defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasamsun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Kasamsun looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Lacasa walks into a straight right hand from Kasamsun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacasa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasamsun scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kasamsun defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Lacasa.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Lacasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Lacasa ducked under it nicely.
Kasamsun dives in for a single leg takedown but Lacasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Lacasa throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Lacasa. Those never looked like landing.
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kasamsun dodges the punch combination from Lacasa.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.#T3#
Kasamsun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lacasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that Lacasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Lacasa also avoids with ease.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Lacasa's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kasamsun scrambles back to his feet.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Kasamsun saw that one coming.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that misses
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Lacasa scores with a nice head shot.
Kasamsun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Kasamsun's body.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Lacasa avoids them all with ease.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Kasamsun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Lacasa misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasamsun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diego Lacasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.#T4#
Lacasa lands the left hand.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasamsun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasamsun. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasamsun scores with a jab.
Lacasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasamsun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa takes a swing at Kasamsun's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Kasamsun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasamsun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
A little jabbing left from Kasamsun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kasamsun slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
Kasamsun missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasamsun misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Kasamsun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacasa at a distance.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Lacasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kasamsun.
Some wild striking there from Lacasa.
And Kasamsun tries to counter it with a takedown but Lacasa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kasamsun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun fails with the takedown.
Lacasa scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacasa throws out a powerful jab.
Lacasa misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasamsun.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Kasamsun dives in for a single leg takedown but Lacasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Lacasa misses.
Good exchange - Kasamsun coming out on top.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa takes a swing at Kasamsun's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Nice body punch from Kasamsun.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Kasamsun's body.#T2#
Kasamsun tries to bum rush Lacasa with a series of wild strikes but Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Lacasa slips a jab and a cross from Kasamsun.
Lacasa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasamsun.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Lacasa with a hook.
Lacasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Kasamsun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lacasa!
Lacasa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kasamsun wants to control but Lacasa is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kasamsun cracks Lacasa with a big elbow.
Kasamsun controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun looking to control but instead Lacasa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kasamsun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kasamsun controlling the action here.
Kasamsun is trying to control. Lacasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kasamsun is thwarting Lacasa's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Kasamsun seems content to control.
Lacasa is staying active underneath Kasamsun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kasamsun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kasamsun not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lacasa but Lacasa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diego Lacasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Lacasa throws a hook but Kasamsun blocks it.
Kasamsun slips under a jab.
A jab from Kasamsun misses.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasamsun throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasamsun shoots in but Lacasa avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lacasa 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C341: Dorado vs Babcock II
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
A combination from Lacasa does no damage.
O Brien takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lacasa tests O Brien's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacasa throws a combination. O Brien tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
O Brien slips under a jab.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lacasa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. O Brien eats them both and turns towards Lacasa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but O Brien moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Brien misses with a looping left.
Lacasa scores with a body shot. #T1#
A punch combination from Lacasa misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Brien! But no joy.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa lands with an overhand left.
Lacasa misses with a left hand
and O Brien counters with a right hand to the body.
O Brien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
O Brien misses the shot to the body.
O Brien throws a lazy head kick
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
Lacasa throws out a powerful jab.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut
and O Brien counters with a straight right 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!
Lacasa misses with a jab, cross combination.
O Brien tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa lands a jab to the head.
Lacasa cracks O Brien with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lacasa loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like O Brien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but O Brien moved out of range nicely.
O Brien throws a counter combo.
Lacasa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lacasa slips under a jab from O Brien.
Lacasa throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa misses with a combination #KD2#
and O Brien counters with a head kick that drops Lacasa to the mat! Lacasa scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Lacasa is rocked!#T3#
Lacasa misses with an uppercut
and O Brien counters with a solid body kick.
Lacasa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lacasa is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by O Brien.
O Brien thinks about the counter body kick.
Lacasa throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Brien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
O Brien scoring well with a low kick there.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Brien connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lacasa scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Lacasa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! O Brien throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Lacasa is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BE 15
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Lacasa throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
Foley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lacasa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Foley backs up against the ropes.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Foley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley just misses with a punch to the body.
Foley throws a hook but Lacasa avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Lacasa both land. Nice combination.
A big left from Foley misses.
Foley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a shot to the body
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacasa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacasa misses with a right hand
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foley lunges at Lacasa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lacasa's hand.
Foley throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
Foley throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa lands with a nice body punch.
Jab by Lacasa.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Foley misses the target.
Foley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Foley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foley moves away.
Foley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foley moves away.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Foley just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Foley moved out of range.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foley wants to clinch up but Lacasa keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Foley misses the target.
Foley misses the jab.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foley scores with a hook.
Foley throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foley defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Foley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Foley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Lacasa cracks Foley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Foley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Foley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab. #T3#
Foley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Foley scrambles back to his feet.
Foley takes one on the button.
Lacasa throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
Lacasa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
Foley scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Foley takes the fight into the clinch.
Lacasa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Foley scores a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Foley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Foley ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lacasa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Lacasa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Foley moves out of range.
Lacasa connects with a crisp jab.
Foley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foley.
Foley misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Foley moved out of range nicely.
Foley lands a head shot.
Lacasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Foley's ribs.
A jab from Foley misses.
Foley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foley staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Foley walks into a left hand.
Foley slips a jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacasa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foley on the side of the head.
Lacasa tests Foley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa feints a jab promting Foley to slip. Lacasa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Foley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Foley misses with a straight left.
Lacasa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lacasa misses with a two punch combination.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Foley tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Foley 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.
Lacasa throws a poor cross that misses
and Foley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foley.
Lacasa swings for the body but Foley moves out of range.
Foley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Foley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacasa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Lacasa misses.
A jab from Foley misses.
Lacasa jabs at Foley's body.
Lacasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foley can do to turn this around?
Foley misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Foley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacasa.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Foley.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foley.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Lacasa.
Foley swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Foley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.#T3#
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foley connects with a crisp jab.
Foley stuns Lacasa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Foley misses with a wild body shot.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Foley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Foley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacasa slips a jab from Foley.
Nice cross by Lacasa.
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacasa misses with a hook. Foley ducked under it nicely.
Lacasa slips a jab from Foley.
Lacasa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacasa catches Foley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Foley misses with a hook. Lacasa ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.#T4#
Foley tries to clinch up but Lacasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Lacasa loads up on a big right hand but Foley slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foley! But no joy.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
and Foley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lacasa scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a lunging right hand
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
Lacasa moves out of range as Foley strikes.
Lacasa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Foley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lacasa has time to react.
Foley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Lacasa there.
Lacasa catches Foley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foley connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Foley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Foley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Foley misses.
Lacasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Foley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Foley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Foley.
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Foley's shoulder, as Foley tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
Foley moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Foley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa throws the left hand but Foley avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Lacasa misses the jab.
Lacasa takes one on the button.
Foley connects with a crisp jab.
Lacasa misses with a hook. Foley ducked under it nicely.
Foley throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Foley missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacasa slips a jab from Foley.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Foley.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacasa misses the target.
Jab from Lacasa.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Foley defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Foley cracks Lacasa with an open hand slap.
Jab, jab by Lacasa - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Lacasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa misses with a double jab.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacasa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Foley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Foley.
Foley missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacasa misses the target.
Foley connects with a nice looking jab.
Foley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacasa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa throwing a counter right hand but Foley manages to avoid it.
Lacasa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foley staying out of range there.
Lacasa misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foley.
Foley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lacasa with a body shot.
Foley misses with a looping left.
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Foley moved out of range nicely.
Foley throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Lacasa - just one landing.
Lacasa punishes Foley's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foley misses with a wild body shot.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Foley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Foley throws a good cross that connects.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.#T4#
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacasa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa slips a jab from Foley.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Foley.
Lacasa misses with a lunging right hand
and Foley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lacasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Foley.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Lacasa.
A jab from Foley misses.
Lacasa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Foley sizes up Lacasa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Foley lands with a straight right. Lacasa didn't see that one coming.
Foley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Foley slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Foley wants to clinch up but Lacasa keeps it at a distance.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foley was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Lacasa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foley has time to react.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Foley moves out of range.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foley misses with a looping left.#T1#
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foley missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacasa.
Foley connects with the punch.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Foley ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Foley throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Lacasa scores with a jab.
Lacasa with a hook.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Foley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Lacasa throws a right and a left that Foley avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foley.
Lacasa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Foley loads up on a big right hand but Lacasa slips the punch.
Foley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lacasa lands a jab to the nose.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foley throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.#T3#
Lacasa misses with the combination.
Foley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Lacasa with a jab.
Foley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Lacasa lands with a nice combination. Foley backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Foley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Foley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foley tries to land knees in the clinch but Lacasa avoids the damage to the body.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Lacasa blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foley.
Lacasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacasa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T4#
A short uppercut from Lacasa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foley misses with a knee to the head.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Foley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Foley tries a body shot but Lacasa blocks it.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lacasa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lacasa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Foley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa blocking some punches.
Foley scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Foley.
Lacasa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foleys head.
Lacasa lands a hook that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa had his way with Axel Foley in that 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!#R5#
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.
Foley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foley slips under a jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa misses with a lunging right hand
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
Lacasa connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacasa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Foley blocks a jab.
Lacasa throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Foley moved out of range.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foley misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacasa counters with a stiff right hand.
Foley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left and a right from Lacasa both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a hook. Foley ducked under it nicely.
Lacasa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Foley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foley blocks a jab.
Lacasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Foley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacasa jabs Foley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Foley is out of range.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacasa connects with a body shot.
Foley swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lacasa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axel Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A shot to the body from Lacasa misses
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa walks into a left hand.
Foley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foley throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Nice jab there from Lacasa.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foley slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands with a nice combination. Foley backs away looking to recover.
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Lacasa does it's job there.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foley takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacasa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lacasa walks into a stiff left hand from Foley.
Lacasa takes one to the chin there.
Jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Foley moved out of range nicely.
Foley throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foley.
A big left from Foley misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacasa misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa swings for the body but Foley moves out of range.
Foley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lacasa with a body shot.
Foley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa thuds his right hand into Foley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foley.#T4#
Lacasa digs a good hook to Foley's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foley.
Lacasa throws a good cross that connects.
Foley avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Foley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lacasa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Foley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Foley throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Foley throws a right hand that misses
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Foley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Foley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Foley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lacasa to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Diego Lacasa!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Diego Lacasa!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Diego Lacasa!

Diego Lacasa wins by unanimous decision!
Diego Lacasa retains his lightweight title!
Diego Lacasa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BE 14: Juniorss vs DeCoteau
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Ozbourne tries to clinch there but Lacasa circles away.
Ozbourne misses the jab.
Lacasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ozbourne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacasa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ozbourne tries to clinch
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.#CL2#
Ozbourne instigates a clinch.
Ozbourne blocking some punches.
Ozbourne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ozbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozbourne lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozbourne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Lacasa misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozbourne struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacasa controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacasa.
Lacasa working aggressively here. #T1#
Lacasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
Ozbourne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacasa has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne tries to land a knee to the head but Lacasa blocks with his arms.
Ozbourne lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacasa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozbourne blocks a body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Ozbourne with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Diego Lacasa has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
Ozbourne misses with the head strike.
Ozbourne tries to land knees in the clinch but Lacasa avoids the damage to the body.
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!
Ozbourne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lacasa lands an uppercut.#T2#
Ozbourne has a couple of punches blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
Ozbourne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Lacasa fails to land.
Lacasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozbourne tries a knee to the head but Lacasa blocks it.
Ozbourne lands a nice elbow.
Ozbourne misses with the head strike.
Lacasa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Lacasa breaks from the clinch.
Ozbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Ozbourne tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozbourne tries to clinch but Lacasa moves away
and Lacasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ozbourne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Ozbourne throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Ozbourne clinches up against the ropes.
Ozbourne scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lacasa blocking some punches.
Lacasa scores with a shot to the side of Ozbourne's head.
A short uppercut from Lacasa.
Ozbourne takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Ozbourne is rocked!
Ozbourne misses with the head strike.
Ozbourne is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacasa finish him?
Lacasa misses with the head strike.
Lacasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozbourne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lacasa blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ozbourne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne seems to have recovered his senses.
Lacasa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lacasa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lacasa. #T4#
Lacasa lands with a left to the head.
Ozbourne lands with a short shot to the head.
Lacasa has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands a knee to the head.
Ozbourne struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacasa controls his hands.
Ozbourne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lacasa lands with a right to the head.
Lacasa lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozbourne backwards.
Lacasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozbourne misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lacasa fails to land.
Lacasa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozbourne can't find room to land a body shot as Lacasa controls the action. #BC#
Lacasa manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozbourne tries to clinch up.
Lacasa is looking to counter punch.
Ozbourne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ozbourne misses with a hook. Lacasa ducked under it nicely.
Lacasa throwing a counter right hand but Ozbourne manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Ozbourne dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ozbourne misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacasa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ozbourne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Ozbourne finds it's target.
Ozbourne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lacasa counters with a left right combination that sends Ozbourne crashing to the mat - Lacasa wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Ozbourne out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lacasa!
Diego Lacasa retains his lightweight title!
Diego Lacasa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BE 13: Ozbourne vs Lacasa 2
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Ozbourne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozbourne with a nice calf kick.
Ozbourne throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
Ziggy Ozbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa blocks a head kick by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands with an overhand left.
Lacasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lacasa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ozbourne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozbourne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozbourne lands with an overhand left.
Ozbourne throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
As Ozbourne backs off Lacasa throws a huge counter combo but Ozbourne manages to avoid it all.
Ozbourne misses with a hook. Lacasa ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Lacasa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ozbourne misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Ozbourne misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacasa counters with a nice body shot.
Ozbourne throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozbourne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lacasa doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozbourne tries a head kick but it misses.
Ozbourne with a jab.
Ozbourne lands with an uppercut that bounces Lacasa off the ropes and back into range.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Lacasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Ozbourne, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozbourne connects with a crisp jab.
Ozbourne tries to score with a low kick but Lacasa moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacasa! But no joy.
Ozbourne with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Ozbourne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozbourne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lacasa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozbourne dips to his left and cracks Lacasa with an uppercut!
Ozbourne scores with a hook.
Donk. Ozbourne catches Lacasa right on the button with a cross.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Ozbourne throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
Ozbourne is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ozbourne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Lacasa misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozbourne. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa throws a counter combo.
Ozbourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Lacasa counters with a crisp one two that drops Ozbourne! Lacasa thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ozbourne to his feet! Ozbourne is in big trouble!#ROC2#Ozbourne is rocked!
Ozbourne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lacasa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ozbourne throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Ozbourne lands.
Nice straight punches there by Ozbourne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ozbourne.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lacasa.
Ozbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozbourne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozbourne lands a head kick!
Lacasa blocks a head kick by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Ozbourne misses with a head kick. #T4#
Ozbourne misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozbourne thinking.
Ozbourne misses with a straight left.
Lacasa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ozbourne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lacasa.
Ozbourne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacasa drops his hands momentarily and Ozbourne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ozbourne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a hook but Lacasa avoids it easily.
Ozbourne misses the shot to the body.
Ozbourne clobbers Lacasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ozbourne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacasa blocks a head kick by Ozbourne.
Lacasa throws out a counter right but Ozbourne avoids it with no problem.#T5#
Ozbourne misses with a looping left.
Lacasa takes one to the chin there.
Ozbourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozbourne misses with a left hand
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
Ozbourne loads up on a big right hand but Lacasa slips the punch.
As Ozbourne backs off Lacasa throws a huge counter combo but Ozbourne manages to avoid it all.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Lacasa moves out of range easily.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozbourne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ozbourne digs a good body shot into Lacasa's ribs.
Lacasa slips a jab from Ozbourne.
Lacasa checks the leg kick.
Lacasa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T6#
Ozbourne misses with a hook. Lacasa ducked under it nicely.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacasa! But no joy.
Ozbourne misses with a looping left.
Lacasa blocks a head kick by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lacasa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozbourne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozbourne missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozbourne misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Ozbourne throws a hook but Lacasa avoids it easily.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T7#
Ozbourne misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Lacasa counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ozbourne! Lacasa lets Ozbourne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Ozbourne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ozbourne misses the body punch
and Lacasa counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Ozbourne badly! Lacasa follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Ozbourne out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Lacasa finished him against the ropes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego Lacasa!
Diego Lacasa is the new lightweight champion!
Diego Lacasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BE 10: Night of Champions
Date: Jun 06, 2024

#R1#
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot.
Lacasa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ozbourne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacasa on the side of the head.
Ozbourne throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
Lacasa scores with the left hand. Ozbourne knows he should have avoided that one.
Ozbourne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacasa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ozbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands a jab to Lacasa's midsection.
Lacasa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ozbourne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozbourne throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Ozbourne loads up on a big right hand but Lacasa slips the punch.
Ozbourne moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a nice shot that snaps Ozbourne's head back.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozbourne throws a low kick but Lacasa moves out of range easily.
Lacasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ozbourne swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Ozbourne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Lacasa misses.
Ozbourne is looking to chop away at Lacasa's legs.
Ozbourne ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Ozbourne is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lacasa jabs Ozbourne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacasa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lacasa throws a hook but Ozbourne avoids it easily.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
A quick step to the side and Ozbourne tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozbourne misses with a wild body shot.
Ozbourne throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Diego Lacasa has been cut.
Ozbourne throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Lacasa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ozbourne misses with a hook.
Lacasa misses with the combination.
Ozbourne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacasa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozbourne misses with a straight right.
Ozbourne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozbourne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa scores with the left hand. Ozbourne knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Ozbourne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa blocks a head kick by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozbourne.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the head.
Ozbourne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lacasa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lacasa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ozbourne backs up against the ropes.
Lacasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozbourne throws out the jab.
Ozbourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne misses with a looping right.
Lacasa is looking for the big counter here.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Ozbourne moves out of range.
Lacasa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozbourne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Ozbourne.
Lacasa throws out a counter right but Ozbourne avoids it with no problem.
Ozbourne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacasa's head backwards.
A combination from Lacasa does no damage.
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
Ozbourne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lacasa's sensitive parts.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozbourne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Ozbourne avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Ozbourne.
Lacasa connects with a jab.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa connects with a crisp jab.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ozbourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozbourne. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Lacasa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
A nice combination there by Lacasa.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Ozbourne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozbourne. Ozbourne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Ozbourne.
A slow jab from Ozbourne misses its intended target.
Ozbourne connects with a solid leg kick.
Lacasa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lacasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozbourne. That's going to slow Lacasa down.
Lacasa lands with a right hand.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Ozbourne walks into a jab.
Lacasa dips to his left and cracks Ozbourne with an uppercut!
Ozbourne lands a really nice looking cross but Lacasa seems unphased.
Ozbourne throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa jabs Ozbourne right on the nose. Ozbourne blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Ozbourne does no damage.
Lacasa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T5#
A cross from Lacasa lands.
Ozbourne misses with a low kick.
Ozbourne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Ozbourne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ozbourne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ozbourne throws a hook but Lacasa avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lacasa lands with a straight right. Ozbourne didn't see that one coming.
Ozbourne looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa with a nice cross.
Lacasa scores with a shot to the body.
Lacasa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Lacasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Lacasa moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Ozbourne's body. Ozbourne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T6#
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacasa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ozbourne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lacasa works Ozbourne's body with a nice hook.
Ozbourne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lacasa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot.
Lacasa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Ozbourne misses.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ozbourne.
Lacasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lacasa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozbourne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lacasa scrambles back to his feet.
Lacasa tries to bum rush Ozbourne with a series of wild strikes but Ozbourne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ozbourne is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ozbourne slips under a jab.
Ozbourne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lacasa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Ozbourne saw that one coming.
Ozbourne digs a good body shot into Lacasa's ribs.#T7#
A low kick lands for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne staying out of range there.
Ozbourne just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Ozbourne coming out on top.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ozbourne needs to keep his hands up - Lacasa had a free shot at his head there.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Ozbourne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozbourne throws an off balance right hand
and Lacasa counters with a nice 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!
Ozbourne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozbourne misses with a hook.
Ozbourne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T8#
Ozbourne throws a head kick that misses.
Lacasa takes a swing at Ozbourne's ribcage but misses.
Ozbourne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lacasa tests Ozbourne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozbourne walks into a straight right hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa moves out of range as Ozbourne strikes.
Lacasa moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne lands with a cross.
A big left from Ozbourne misses.
Ozbourne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacasa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozbourne misses with a looping right.
Lacasa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozbourne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lacasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ozbourne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ozbourne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozbourne. #T9#
Lacasa stalks Ozbourne and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ozbourne's face. Ozbourne staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch combination from Lacasa misses.
Ozbourne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ozbourne.
Lacasa blocks a jab.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ozbourne throws a head kick that misses.
Ozbourne is breathing heavily.
Ozbourne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Ozbourne catches Lacasa right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Lacasa is rocked!
Ozbourne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacasa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozbourne finish him?
Ozbourne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacasa at a distance.
Ozbourne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacasa at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozbourne moves away.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Ozbourne moves away and avoids it.
Ozbourne moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
Lacasa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ozbourne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozbourne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Ozbourne throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa walks straight into a right hand from Ozbourne - that's dropped him! Ozbourne jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lacasa from any more punishment! Lacasa complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ziggy Ozbourne!
Ziggy Ozbourne is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Ziggy Ozbourne 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: Railio vs Drake
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Lacasa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Davis avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Davis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacasa.
Davis slips a jab from Lacasa.
Davis is looking to counter punch.
Lacasa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davis.
Davis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lacasa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davis finds it's way round the side to connect with Lacasa's head.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lacasa's waist but Lacasa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Lacasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Davis there.
Davis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lacasa throws a one two combo.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
A punch lands to the side of Davis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lacasa!
Davis misses with an uppercut
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
It seemed like Lacasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Davis throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis 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.
A big left from Davis misses.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lacasa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa connects with a body shot.
Davis slips under a jab from Lacasa.
Davis blocks a jab.
Lacasa scores with a nice strike.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacasa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davis throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis misses with a low kick as Lacasa jumps back.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Lacasa - just one landing.
Lacasa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacasa connects with a crisp jab.
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
It seemed like Lacasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Davis misses.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lacasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Davis misses the target.
Lacasa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis misses with a hook.
Davis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davis scores with a hook.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Lacasa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Davis scores with a four punch combination!
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Lacasa slips the punch.
Lacasa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lacasa lands a nice shot that snaps Davis's head back.
Davis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacasa misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Davis misses its target.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Lacasa slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Lacasa.
Lacasa loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis misses with a looping right.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.#T4#
Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Lacasa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davis throws a right and a left that Lacasa avoids nicely.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Lacasa throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa lands with an overhand left.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davis slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Davis looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Davis throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacasa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lacasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
It looked like Davis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Davis.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Davis might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Davis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lacasa misses with the combination.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis staying out of range there.
Davis slips under a jab from Lacasa.
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Lacasa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lacasa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lacasa throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
Davis misses the jab.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis throws a leg kick but Lacasa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lacasa jabs Davis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Davis.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Davis misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Davis lands a leg kick that knocks Lacasa off balance momentarily.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa scores with a nice right hand.
Davis lunges at Lacasa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lacasa's hand.
Lacasa throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.
Davis takes a swing at Lacasa's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
Davis misses with a hook.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lacasa misses with a double jab.
Davis feints and then cracks Lacasa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lacasa down.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Davis misses the jab.
A big left from Davis misses.
Davis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Davis moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Davis misses.
Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lacasa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lacasa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Davis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa blocks a jab.
Davis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lacasa's waist but Lacasa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davis off to one side.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lacasa throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa cracks Davis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis throws a chopping leg kick but Lacasa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Davis moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Davis cracks Lacasa with an open hand slap.
Lacasa takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacasa is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lacasa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davis walks into a jab.
Lacasa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Davis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lacasa eats them both and turns towards Davis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Lacasa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Davis throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Davis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lacasa defends well and Davis ends up having to push Lacasa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lacasa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacasa letting Davis take a breather here.
Lacasa throws a head punch that misses.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Davis has Lacasa pushed against the cage.
Lacasa misses with some punches.
Lacasa takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacasa lands with a left to the head.
Lacasa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacasa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Davis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis blocks a body shot from Lacasa. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacasa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa digs a good body shot into Davis's ribs.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Lacasa lands a body shot.
Davis lands with a straight right. Lacasa didn't see that one coming.
Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lacasa under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Davis 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa slips a jab from Davis.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa stuns Davis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick lands for Davis.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa lands a head shot.
Davis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Lacasa lands with a hook. Davis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Davis scores with a takedown into Lacasa's guard.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacasa seems keen to control Davis's posture.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Davis is looking to work some ground and pound but Lacasa has wrist control.
Davis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lacasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis looking to pass the guard.
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Davis advances position into side control!
Diego Lacasa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davis works to advance to full mount. Lacasa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Davis landing shots from mount.
Davis trying to control but Lacasa is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davis wants to control the pace but Lacasa is squirming around nicely.
Davis is really struggling to control Lacasa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lacasa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jackson Davis.
I think Lacasa 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
We've been hearing reports that Bogo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy right hand. Bogo should have avoided that one.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lacasa sprawls and moves away.
Bogo slips under a jab.
Bogo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogo moves away.
A head kick misses from Bogo.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Bogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bogo moves away.
Bogo is looking to counter the offense by Lacasa and move into the clinch.#T1#
Lacasa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bogo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lacasa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bogo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bogo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
Good shot there by Bogo.#T2#
Lacasa throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Bogo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa loads up on a big right hand but Bogo slips the punch.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa jabs Bogo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bogo misses with a combination
and Bogo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Bogo. #T3#
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Bogo looks for the body kick but Lacasa saw that one coming.
Bogo connects with a high kick.
Bogo slips a jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Bogo's head.
Lacasa takes a swing at Bogo's ribcage but misses.
Bogo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lacasa blocks a head kick by Bogo.
Lacasa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lacasa throws a jab when Bogo was well out of range.#T4#
Bogo throws a lazy head kick
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Bogo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Lacasa with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogo.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Bogo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lacasa misses.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa catches Bogo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lacasa avoids the head kick by Bogo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bogo's hands.
Bogo ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lacasa is looking to improve his position.
Bogo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lacasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa wants to improve his position but Bogo is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacasa gets full guard.
Bogo throws a big right hand that misses. #T1##SUB#
Bogo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lacasa keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
Bogo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lacasa trying to control the position here.
Bogo wants to pass the guard but Lacasa is keeping the position.
Bogo wants to control from the top but Lacasa keeps moving.
Bogo postures up in Lacasa's guard and throws a big left but Lacasa blocks it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bogo trying to control but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
Lacasa pulls Bogo in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bogo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lacasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lacasa trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Bogo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lacasa sprawls and moves away.
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Bogo is looking to counter the offense by Lacasa and move into the clinch.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Bogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogo moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Bogo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bogo misses with a hook. Lacasa ducked under it nicely.
Lacasa tests Bogo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Bogo throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Bogo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Bogo moves out of range.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa blocks a head kick by Bogo.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lacasa sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bogo misses with a takedown attempt
and Lacasa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bogo thinking.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Bogo throws a sloppy head kick and Lacasa moves out of range easily.
Bogo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lacasa tests Bogo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Lacasa throws a body punch but Bogo moves out of range.
Lacasa throws a hook but Bogo blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lacasa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lacasa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogo feinted with a counter takedown.
Bogo tries to clinch up but Lacasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogo throws a head kick that misses.
Bogo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Bogo feinted with a counter takedown.
Lacasa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bogo takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Bogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogo manages to avoid it.
Bogo is looking to counter the offense by Lacasa and move into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogo.
Bogo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Bogo clinches up against the cage.
Bogo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lacasa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bogo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Lacasa as Bogo shoots in.#T3#
Bogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lacasa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bogo - the referee stops the clock and Lacasa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bogo. Lacasa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Lacasa avoids it well and moves away.
Bogo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogo defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Bogo's shoulder, as Bogo tries to avoid the shot.
Bogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego Lacasa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Lacasa jabs Bogo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bogo looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Bogo throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Bogo rushes Lacasa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacasa.
A head punch on the inside from Lacasa fails to land.
Bogo blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogo tries to pull guard but Lacasa won't allow it.
Adam Bogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacasa.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa throws a jab when Sokol was well out of range.
Sokol throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Lacasa gets tackled into the cage by Sokol. Sokol maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
Sokol swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokol's elbow.
Lacasa tries to circle away but Sokol has him pinned against the cage.
Lacasa misses with some punches.
Lacasa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Sokol slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Sokol scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sokol tries to throw a body punch but Lacasa avoids it by throwing Sokol back against the cage.
Sokol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lacasa is keeping busy.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacasa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Lacasa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Sokol lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacasa's elbow.
Sokol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Sokol lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sokol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sokol slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Sokol's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Sokol digs a right hand into Lacasa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lacasa's gas tank.
Lacasa blocks a body shot from Sokol.
A short left from Sokol.
Lacasa misses with some punches.
Sokol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sokol works on Lacasa's body with a couple of short punches.
Lacasa has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
Sokol blocks an uppercut.
Sokol working aggressively here.
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokol stalling the fight.
Lacasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacasa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacasa prevents a body shot from Sokol.
A head punch on the inside from Sokol fails to land.
Lacasa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacasa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Lacasa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Sokol's head but Sokol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
Lacasa lands a two punch combo.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Lacasa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
and Sokol counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
Lacasa slips a jab and a cross from Sokol.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Lacasa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Lacasa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Sokol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Lacasa swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sokol scrambles back to his feet.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Lacasa misses with a right hand
and Sokol counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sokol connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Sokol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokol 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.
Lacasa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Lacasa moves out of range as Sokol strikes.
Lacasa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Sokol.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokol swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacasa digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacasa throws a one two combo.
Sokol lands a glancing blow to the side of Lacasa's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa misses with a right hand
and Lacasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacasa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Sokol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sokol misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Sokol will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lacasa throws a body punch but Sokol moves out of range.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Sokol's body.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
Sokol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sokol scores with a hook.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Donk. Sokol catches Lacasa right on the button with a cross.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Sokol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Sokol.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Sokol scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacasa with a jab.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Lacasa swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a looping right.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lacasas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sokol on the side of the head. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lacasa enables Sokol to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lacasa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Sokol connects with a couple of short punches.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Lacasa keeps moving.
Lacasa controlling the position.#T2#
Sokol throws a big elbow that misses.
Sokol trying to control but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
Sokol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lacasa can't keep his opponent in guard - Sokol advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sokol trying to control the action but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
Lacasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lacasa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Lacasa is staying active underneath Sokol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lacasa wants to improve his position but Sokol is controlling well.
Sokol is thwarting Lacasa's attempts to control the position.
Sokol seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol blocks a jab.
Sokol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sokol blocks a jab.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lacasa blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol clobbers Lacasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sokol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Sokol looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Sokol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacasa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Sokol is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sokol blocks a jab.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sokol now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Sokol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sokol 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.

A close second round but Jan Sokol will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sokol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sokol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Sokol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lacasa under the eye.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol throws a shot to the body.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacasa misses the target.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Sokol's shoulder, as Sokol tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Jab by Sokol.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Lacasa misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokol throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
Sokol throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Sokol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Lacasa catches Sokol right on the button with a cross.
Sokol moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
Sokol catches Lacasa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sokol just misses with a punch to the body.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sokol scores with a one two! Lacasa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Lacasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Jab by Lacasa.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
Sokol misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Sokol's body. Sokol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokol.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Sokol blocks a jab.
Lacasa sets himself, and Sokol steps forward looking for the clinch! Lacasa avoids it this time.
Sokol throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Sokol's belly button to the back.
Sokol slips under a jab from Lacasa.
Sokol misses the jab.
Lacasa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Lacasa blocks a jab.
Lacasa swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa misses with a few strikes there.
Sokol throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa slips a jab from Sokol.
Sokol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sokol scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
Sokol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacasa at a distance.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lacasa throws a jab when Sokol was well out of range.
Jan Sokol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sokol jabs at Lacasa's body.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Sokol.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lacasa duly obliges.
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 slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Lacasa lands a jab to the head.
Lacasa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sokol finds it's way round the side to connect with Lacasa's head.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sokol.
It looked like Lacasa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sokol.
Sokol lands a body shot.
Sokol scores with a jab. Lacasa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lacasa digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
Lacasa throws a hook but Sokol blocks it.
No joy there for Lacasa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Sokol is out of range.
Diego Lacasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.

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 Diego Lacasa.
I think Sokol 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jan Sokol!
Our winner, Jan Sokol, 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: Romero vs Jones
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Ro misses.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Ro's head but Ro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lacasa looks to land a combination. Ro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lacasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Ro's head.
Ro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lacasa throws a sloppy body shot
letting Ro counter with a right hand.
Lacasa swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Ro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ro.
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!
Ro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lacasa is pulling down on Ro's head. It's preventing any offense from Ro, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ro wants to control from the top but Lacasa keeps moving.
Ro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lacasa is keeping the position for now.
Ro trying to control but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
Lacasa managing to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ro wants to pass the guard but Lacasa is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lacasa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lacasa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacasa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Lacasa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ro wants to control from the top but Lacasa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lacasa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ro.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacasa.
Ro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lacasa connects with a nice looking jab.
Ro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.#T4#
Ro dives in for a single leg takedown but Lacasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ro misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacasa lands a right hand.
Ro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lacasa after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Putte Ro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ro swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Lacasa lands a shoulder strike.
Ro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ro swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Ro as the two fighters clinch.
Ro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ro misses with some punches.
Lacasa is working Ro over against the cage.
Lacasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Lacasa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Ro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a body shot.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Ro.
Ro moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lacasa connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
Ro tries to counter with a takedown but Lacasa is quick to defend against it.
Lacasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lacasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacasa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Lacasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ro just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa misses with a hook #TD#
and Ro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lacasa's guard.
Lacasa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lacasa has his hands on Ro's head, controlling the position.
Ro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lacasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lacasa keeping moving, preventing Ro from controlling successfully.
Ro being controlled here momentarily.
Ro 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.#T2#
Lacasa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ro.
Putte Ro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lacasa pulls Ro in close to prevent any damage.
Ro looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lacasa swings for the body but Ro moves out of range.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Ro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.#T3#
Lacasa lands with a nice combination. Ro backs away looking to recover.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Lacasa looks to land a combination but Ro avoids it well.
Lacasa walks into a stiff left hand from Ro.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Ro's ribs.
Lacasa lands with a nice body punch.
Ro lands a nice hook to Lacasa's body. Lacasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Lacasa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ro throwing a counter right hand but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Ro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.#CL#
Ro pushes Lacasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Ro working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ro misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa tries a body shot but Ro blocks it.
A short right from Ro on the inside.
Lacasa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Lacasa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacasa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ro misses with a punch to the body.
Ro lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ro.
Ro misses with a punch to the body.
Ro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Lacasa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacasa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lacasa throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Ro counters with a single leg into guard. Lacasa didn't expect that.
Ro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lacasa's guard.
Lacasa wants to control but Ro passes into side. #SUB#
Ro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lacasa, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Putte Ro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ro misses with a wild combination.
Ro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Ro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Ro throwing a counter right hand but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Ro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Ro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Ro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacasa lands a nice shot that snaps Ro's head back.
Lacasa scores with a jab.
Lacasa throws a combination. Ro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Ro blocks a jab.
Ro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ro doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacasa circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Lacasa there.
Lacasa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lacasa sprawls well. Lacasa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ro gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacasa scores with a body shot.
Lacasa feints a jab promting Ro to slip. Lacasa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Lacasa misses with a body shot #TD#
and Ro counters with a shoot takedown. Lacasa fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ro landing some decent shots from guard.
Lacasa controls Ro momentarily but Ro frees himself.
Ro landing some decent shots from guard.
Ro wants to control from the top but Lacasa keeps moving.
Lacasa keeping full guard, as Ro tries to pass.
Lacasa is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Ro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lacasa is pulling down on Ro's head. It's preventing any offense from Ro, at least for the moment.
Ro wants to control from the top but Lacasa keeps moving.
Ro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lacasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good shot there by Lacasa.
Lacasa stuns Ro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ro misses the target.
Ro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lacasa finds it's way round the side to connect with Ro's head.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacasa misses with a body shot #TD#
and Ro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lacasa won't be happy with that.
Ro working the ground and pound.
Lacasa can't do much from the bottom here.
Ro landing strikes.
Ro is putting a hurting on Lacasa here, landing some big shots from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lacasa 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barrels
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lacasa throws a good cross that connects.
Zemin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Zemin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacasa working aggressively here.
Zemin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Lacasa is blocking nicely.
Zemin missing with knees to the body.
Zemin lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zemin.
Lacasa is leaning against Zemin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Zemin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Zemin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Lacasa misses with a hook.
Zemin needs to keep his hands up - Lacasa had a free shot at his head there.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa keeps the fight on the outside.
Zemin slips under a jab.
Zemin 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.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Zemin moves out of range.
Zemin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Zemin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Zemin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zemin's head backwards.
Zemin tries to clinch but Lacasa is having none of it.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Lacasa keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Lacasa does no damage.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Zemin blocks a jab.#T2#
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Zemin tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zemin moves in looking to clinch but Lacasa pushes him off.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin walks into a jab.
Lacasa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Zemin's body.
Zemin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lacasa lands a right hook to the body.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zemin tries to clinch but Lacasa is having none of it.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Zemin defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Zemin slips a jab from Lacasa.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zemin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zemin tries to land a leg kick but Lacasa saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zemin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zemin tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Zemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zemin 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.
Lacasa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zemin.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zemin lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Lacasa swings for the body but Zemin moves out of range.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Zemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zemin moves away.
Zemin tries a head kick but it misses.
Zemin tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacasa misses the target.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
Zemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacasa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zemins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zemin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacasa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lacasa throws a jab when Zemin was well out of range.#CL2#
Zemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lacasa, pushing him back against the cage.
Lacasa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacasa throws a punch but it's blocked by Zemin.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zemin.
Lacasa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Zemin on the inside.
Lacasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zemin can do to turn this around?
Lacasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin tries a knee to the head but Lacasa blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zemin lands a nice uppercut.
Lacasa avoiding damage as Zemin throws knees to the body.
Lacasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow. #T1#
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zemin.
Zemin is pushing Lacasa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lacasa lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Zemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Zemin throws the kick towards the body but Lacasa avoids it.
Unang Zemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zemin misses with a kick to the body.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa scores with a jab.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Zemin.#T2#
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
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!
Zemin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Zemin moves into range and clinches up with Lacasa.
Lacasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
Zemin trying to land knees to the body.
Zemin misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Zemin breaks from the clinch.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
Zemin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zemin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A head kick misses from Zemin.
Lacasa lands a jab to the head.
Lacasa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zemin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacasa circles away.
Zemin moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacasa throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacasa as he connects with a hook.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin throws a counter combo.
Zemin throws a sloppy head kick and Lacasa moves out of range easily.
Zemin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Zemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zemin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Diego Lacasa has been cut.
Lacasa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zemin.
Lacasa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zemin.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa lands a right hook to the body.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the head.
Zemin is looking to land body kicks.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.
Lacasa lands a jab to Zemin's midsection.
Lacasa lands a jab.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
As Lacasa backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Lacasa manages to avoid it all.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
Lacasa tests Zemin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
Zemin throws a lazy head kick
and Lacasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Diego Lacasa'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zemin misses with a double jab.
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Lacasa coming out on top.
Lacasa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zemin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacasa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lacasa lunges at Zemin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zemin's hand.
Lacasa clobbers Zemin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Zemin is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Zemin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Lacasa does it's job there.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zemin doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Zemin misses.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zemin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Zemin moves away and avoids it.
As Lacasa backs off Zemin throws a huge counter combo but Lacasa manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Zemin throws a series of punches but Lacasa moves out of range. #CL2#
Zemin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zemin.
Lacasa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Unang Zemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zemin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Zemin.
Zemin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Lacasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa. #T3#
Lacasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zemin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zemin.
Zemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Zemin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zemin tries to stall but Lacasa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lacasa tries to work over Zemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Lacasa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Zemin throws a counter combo.
Zemin tries to land a front kick but Lacasa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
Despite the aggression on Zemin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zemin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Zemin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Zemin throws a fast counter high kick but Lacasa manages to duck under it in time.
Lacasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego Lacasa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Lacasa scores with a body shot.
Zemin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lacasa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Zemin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacasa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacasa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zemin.
Lacasa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zemin's head.
Zemin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zemin in his tracks.
Zemin throws a one two combo.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zemin looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lacasa, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lacasa!
An out of breath Diego Lacasa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Barrels
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Van Asch throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Jab from Van Asch.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Asch. That snapped Lacasa's head back.
Van Asch throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lacasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Asch moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Asch misses with a body shot.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Asch connects with a single shot there.
Van Asch misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
Van Asch lands with a kick to the temple. Lacasa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Van Asch missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacasa swings for the body but Van Asch moves out of range.
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Asch throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Asch's hands.
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Asch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch 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.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Van Asch.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Van Asch needs to keep his hands up - Lacasa had a free shot at his head there.
Van Asch looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacasa is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Van Asch counters with a body kick.
Van Asch tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Asch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacasa throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Asch throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Van Asch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lacasa takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Van Asch slips a jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Asch back to the cage. Lacasa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Asch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lacasa.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacasa misses its target.
Lacasa throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Van Asch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa. #T3#
Van Asch misses the shot to the body.
Van Asch delivers a nice body kick.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Van Asch's belly button to the back.
Van Asch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Asch's head.
The fighters circling - Van Asch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Van Asch ducks down to avoid it.
Van Asch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but Van Asch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Asch throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Van Asch throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa throwing a counter right hand but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Lacasa cracks Van Asch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lacasa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Asch counters with a low kick, right behind Lacasa 's knee.
Van Asch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Asch thuds a left hand into Lacasa's body.
Van Asch scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Van Asch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Van Asch looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa jabs at Van Asch's body.
Lacasa takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa scores with the left hand. Van Asch knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Asch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Diego Lacasa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Asch lands a jab to the head.
Van Asch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacasa.
Van Asch replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lacasa blocks it well.
Van Asch works Lacasa's body with a nice hook.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Asch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacasa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Asch eats them both and turns towards Lacasa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Asch manages to avoid it.
Van Asch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacasa misses its target.
A right-left combo lands from Lacasa.
Lacasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Asch can do to turn this around?
Van Asch thuds his shin into the meat of Lacasa's side.
Lacasa takes one on the button.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Van Asch lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Asch throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa avoids a kick to the body.
Van Asch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Asch slips a straight right by Lacasa.
A little jabbing left from Van Asch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Van Asch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lacasa takes a step back to recover.
Lacasa lands a nice looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Asch!
Van Asch keeps Lacasa at a distance using the push kick.
Lacasa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Asch tries to land a front kick but Lacasa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Van Asch throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Van Asch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Asch's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Asch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Van Asch finds it's target.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Van Asch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
Van Asch misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
A slow jab from Van Asch misses its intended target.
Lacasa swinging wildly here.
Lacasa takes a swing at Van Asch's ribcage but misses.
Van Asch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacasa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Van Asch throws a leg kick but Lacasa checks it.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Asch lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Asch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Lacasa finds it's way through Van Asch's defenses.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacasa throws a jab when Van Asch was well out of range.
Van Asch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Asch.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lacasa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Lacasa misses. #T4#
Van Asch throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Van Asch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Van Asch.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Asch moves away.
Van Asch throws a front kick that sends Lacasa stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Asch.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Asch misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Asch lands a head shot.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Van Asch.
Lacasa drops his hands momentarily and Van Asch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Asch scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koos Van Asch 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#
Lacasa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Asch.
Lacasa works Van Asch's body with a nice hook.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Van Asch there.#ROC2#Lacasa is rocked!
Van Asch cracks Lacasa with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lacasa tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Van Asch pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lacasa is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koos Van Asch!
After winning the bout, Koos Van Asch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Lacasa throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Lacasa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacasa blocks a jab.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Jab by Williams.
Lacasa punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Lacasa had a free shot at his head there.
A jab lands there for Lacasa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams digs a good hook to Lacasa's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacasa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lacasa is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Lacasa throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Lacasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lacasa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lacasa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Lacasa lands a jab-cross combination.
Lacasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Williams tries to land a body kick
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Lacasa tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacasa to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacasa connects with a jab.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lacasa's waist but Lacasa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams lands a head shot.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams with a nice calf kick.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.#T3#
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lacasa pinned against the cage. Lacasa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams cracks Lacasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lacasa checks it well.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lacasa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lacasa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lacasa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Diego Lacasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Williams.#T4#
Lacasa scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lacasa takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Lacasa sprawls well.
A punch combination from Lacasa misses.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lacasa counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Lacasa to acknowledge the strikes.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams thuds a left hand into Lacasa's body.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Lacasa with an uppercut!
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa jabs at Williams's body.
Williams swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Williams slips a jab from Lacasa.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Williams.
Lacasa is looking to counter punch.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Lacasa is looking to counter punch.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Lacasa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lacasa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws a counter combo.
A combination from Lacasa does no damage.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Lacasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Lacasa avoids it.
Williams with the inside leg kick.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lacasa as he jumps to the side.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Lacasa throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego Lacasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spencer Williams.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams walks into a jab.
Lacasa checks the leg kick.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Lacasa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Lacasa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Williams might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lacasa has got the better of the exchanges.#TD2#
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lacasa sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams prevents Lacasa from improving his position.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lacasa wants to get back to full guard.
Williams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lacasa defending well though.
Lacasa keeping hold of Williams's head, controlling as best he can.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacasa is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Lacasa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Williams is looking to slow Lacasa down with leg kicks.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Lacasa jabs at Williams's body.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Lacasa, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lacasa misses with the combination.
Williams tries a quick counter leg kick but Lacasa is wise to it.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Good leg kick by Williams. #T1#
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Lacasa misses with a two punch combination.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacasa counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Lacasa to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa lands a jab to Williams's midsection.#TD2#
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lacasa was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Williams wants to control from the top but Lacasa keeps moving.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lacasa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Good exchange - Lacasa coming out on top.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams clobbers Lacasa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Lacasa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
Spencer Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Lacasa lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams with a nice calf kick.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T4#
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacasa blocks the body kick.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Lacasa is looking to counter punch.
Lacasa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams cracks Lacasa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Williams.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lacasa.
Lacasa blocks a jab.
Lacasa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lacasa walks into a straight right hand from Williams.

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 Diego Lacasa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lacasa, 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 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Diego Lacasa!
A relieved looking Diego Lacasa 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: SMASH: Spratt vs Khan
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Lacasa misses with a right hand
and Bostic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lacasa with a jab.
Bostic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Bostic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bostic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bostic is looking to score with low kicks.
Lacasa works Bostic's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Lacasa.
Lacasa avoids the head kick by Bostic.
Bostic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Bostic misses.
Lacasa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bostic scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bostic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bostic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bostic!
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bostic.
Lacasa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Bostic throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Bostic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bostic slips under a jab from Lacasa.
Bostic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Bostic.
Lacasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Bostic.
Bostic has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Lacasa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bostic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Bostic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bostic.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Bostic moves out of range.
Lacasa backing away here, and Bostic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bostic looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Bostic looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Lacasa scores with a punch to the head.
Bostic throws a push kick but Lacasa slaps the foot to one side.
Lacasa avoids the head kick by Bostic.
Bostic throws a leg kick but Lacasa checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa lands a jab-cross combination.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacasa swings for the body but Bostic moves out of range.
Bostic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Lacasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bostic doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Bostic moved out of range nicely.
Bostic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Bostic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bostic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut
and Bostic counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bostic misses.
Lacasa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bostic moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Bostic lands a nice hook to Lacasa's body. Lacasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bostic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Bostic with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Bostic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lacasa keeping moving, preventing Bostic from controlling successfully.
Bostic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lacasa looking to control.
Lacasa keeping full guard, as Bostic tries to pass.
Bostic pushing down on Lacasa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lacasa wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lacasa is working hard here to advance position.
Lacasa is trying to control but can't.
Bostic content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bostic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lacasa is not content to let Bostic control the position.
Bostic thows a huge punch but Lacasa dodges it nicely.
Bostic tries to pass to full mount but Lacasa defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bostic 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#
Bostic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Bostic saw that one coming.
Lacasa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bostic doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Lacasa - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bostic misses the target.
Lacasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bostic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bostic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Bostic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa loads up on a big right hand but Bostic slips the punch.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Bostic lands a leg kick that knocks Lacasa off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bostic is just out of range.
Bostic misses with the combination.
Bostic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bostic. #T1#
Lacasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bostic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacasa throws a hook but Bostic avoids it easily.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bostic.
Bostic misses with a leg kick.
Bostic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lacasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Bostic throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lacasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Bostic slips under a jab from Lacasa.
Bostic connects with a right hand. Lacasa shakes it off.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacasa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Bostic. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bostic feints and then cracks Lacasa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lacasa down.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacasa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bostic lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Bostic misses with a hook
and Lacasa counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Bostic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bostic ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bostic has time to react.
Bostic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Bostic misses with a body kick.
Lacasa throwing a counter right hand but Bostic manages to avoid it.
Bostic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Bostic throws a leg kick which misses Lacasa's front leg but catches the back leg as Lacasa tries to avoid it.
Bostic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lacasa rather than just go for the knockout.
Bostic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bostic drops his hands momentarily and Lacasa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bostic looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bostic. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Bostic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacasa checks a low kick from Bostic.
Bostic throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
It looked like Lacasa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bostic moves away.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Bostic.
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
Lacasa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bostic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa lands a nice shot that snaps Bostic's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Bostic thuds his shin into the meat of Lacasa's side.
Bostic scores with a nice head shot.
Lacasa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bostic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bostic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lacasa with a body shot.
Lacasa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bostic. #T4#
Bostic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
Bostic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Bostic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacasa misses the target.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Bostic is out of range.
Bostic throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bostic takes a swing at Lacasa's ribcage but misses.
Bostic is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Bostic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bostic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lacasa scrambles back to his feet.
Bostic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Bostic's shoulder, as Bostic tries to avoid the shot.
Bostic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Bostic moves out of range.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bostic was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bostic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lacasa counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Bostic motions for Lacasa to come forward. Bostic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Bostic. Beautiful body shot.
Bostic throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa is looking for a counter combo.
Lacasa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Bostic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bostic throws a low kick, looking for Lacasa's leg but Lacasa calmly moves out of range.
Bostic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bostic ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Bostic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bostic avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa takes a swing at Bostic's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Bostic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Bostic.
Bostic misses the jab.
Lacasa digs a good body shot into Bostic's ribs.
Bostic walks into a stiff left hand from Lacasa.
Bostic slips a jab from Lacasa.#T1#
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Bostic.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Bostic slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a jab to the nose.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bostic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Bostic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bostic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bostic counters with a nice leg kick.
Bostic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Lacasa.
Bostic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Lacasa cracks Bostic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bostic misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacasa avoids the head kick by Bostic. #T2#
Lacasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bostic.
Lacasa blocks the body kick.
Bostic throws a leg kick but Lacasa moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bostic just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bostic. That one must have hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lacasa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lacasa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacasa misses the target.
Bostic throws a hook but Lacasa avoids it easily.
Lacasa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bostic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lacasa's hands.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Bostic misses. #T3#
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bostic is just out of range.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bostic.
Bostic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacasa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bostic moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Bostic is just out of range.
A jab from Bostic does it's job there.
Bostic avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bostic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bostic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Bostic moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bostic finds it's way round the side to connect with Lacasa's head.
Bostic misses the jab.#T4#
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bostic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Bostic moved out of range nicely.
Bostic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Lacasa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
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!
Lacasa misses with a jab to the body
and Bostic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bostic moves away.
Bostic missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Lacasa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bostic thows a leg kick but Lacasa checks it
and Lacasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Bostic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lacasa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bostic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lacasa keeps working.

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 Diego Lacasa.
I think Lacasa 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Materlak vs Kentas
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Lacasa leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lacasa misses with a double jab.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lacasa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Lacasa sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacasa! But no joy.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Williams 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams jabs at Lacasa's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Williams tries for a takedown but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacasa to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
Lacasa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a leg kick.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Lacasa's knee but Lacasa avoids it well.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Lacasa gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Lacasa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacasa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Lacasa.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Lacasa avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Lacasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Lacasa misses with the head strike.
Lacasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lacasa or not.
Lacasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams is leaning against Lacasa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Lacasa. #TD#
Williams pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lacasa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lacasa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Lacasa from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lacasa postures up.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Lacasa defends easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Lacasa from controlling successfully.
Lacasa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Lacasa from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Williams looking to score a takedown here. Lacasa is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Lacasa's guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lacasa pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Lacasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Williams looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lacasa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lacasa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Lacasa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lacasa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lacasa momentarily.
Williams has his takedown stuffed
and Lacasa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lacasa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacasa digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lacasas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Lacasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacasa lands a nice looking body shot.
Lacasa cracks Williams with a good jab.
Lacasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa scores with a body shot.
Lacasa lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lacasa blocks a jab.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.#T2#
Lacasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Lacasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Lacasa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lacasa pinned against the cage. Lacasa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Lacasa catches Williams right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams throws a leg kick
enabling Lacasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
As Lacasa backs away, Williams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lacasa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Lacasa misses with the combination.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacasa counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.#T4#
Lacasa misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Lacasa throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Lacasa jabs at Williams's body.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
Jab by Williams.#TD#
Williams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lacasa did well to prevent Williams getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams uses his free foot to push down on Lacasa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lacasa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa 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#
Lacasa throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lacasa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lacasa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Lacasa counters with a nice body shot.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Lacasa jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Lacasa, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.#T1#
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Lacasa's front leg but catches the back leg as Lacasa tries to avoid it.
Lacasa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacasa! But no joy.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Lacasa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spencer Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lacasa scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Lacasa misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.#T2#
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
A clash of legs there as Lacasa blocks the low kick.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Lacasa connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacasa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Lacasa lands a right hook to the body.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Lacasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa lands an overhand right.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Lacasa connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.#T4#
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacasa.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lacasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Lacasa's defenses.
Lacasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lacasa checks a leg kick.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lacasa!
Our winner, Diego Lacasa, 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: Hatfield vs Kentas
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lacasa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lacasa misses with a double jab.
River takes one to the side of the head.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River is looking to chop away at Lacasa's legs.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
River throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa connects with a looping right hand.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacasa is just out of range.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lacasa throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacasa digs a good hook to River's body.
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!
Jab by Lacasa.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacasa looks to land a combination but River avoids it well.
River appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lacasa takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rivers Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the head.
Lacasa misses the body punch
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Lacasa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lacasa throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River is looking to wear down Lacasa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River throws a leg kick which misses Lacasa's front leg but catches the back leg as Lacasa tries to avoid it.
Lacasa scores with a jab.
Lacasa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa scores with a shot to the body.
Lacasa throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacasa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with a double jab.
Lacasa scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Lacasa. That snapped River's head back.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacasa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from River. Those never looked like landing.
Lacasa connects with a looping right hand.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacasa! But no joy.
River misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
Lacasa scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
River tries to clinch but Lacasa moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacasa.
River swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
A countering left hand to the body from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
Sloppy strikes from Lacasa. Those never looked like landing.
Lacasa throws an off balance right hand
letting River counter with a right hand.
Lacasa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Lacasa scores with the left hand. River knows he should have avoided that one.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
Lacasa throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. River does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River misses with a leg kick.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa lands a nice shot that snaps River's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Lacasa blocks the leg kick.
Lacasa swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River looks to land a body kick but Lacasa moved away.
Lacasa lands a nice looking body shot.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa scores with a hook.
Lacasa avoids a kick to the body.
River throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Lacasa 's knee.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Lacasa down.
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Lacasa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River scores with a hook.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Lacasa takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa lands with a hook. River tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lacasa checks the leg kick.
Lacasa lands with a straight right. River didn't see that one coming.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River feints and then cracks Lacasa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lacasa down.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa slips under a jab from River.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
River throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
River clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacasa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
River is working Lacasa over against the cage.
Lacasa is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from River.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacasa.
River blocks a body shot from Lacasa.
River avoiding damage.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lacasa lands a shoulder strike.
Lacasa lands a left hand.
Lacasa lands a shoulder strike.
Lacasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
Lacasa can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action. #T2#
River manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lacasa lands a hook to the side of the head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River scores with a hook to the body.
Lacasa throws a head punch that misses.
Lacasa tries a body shot but River blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from River.
Lacasa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River lands with a light punch inside.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacasa tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Lacasa back against the cage.
River misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for River. #T3#
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lacasa.
River blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacasa.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diego Lacasa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lacasa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacasa digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lacasa lands a body shot in the clinch.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.
Lacasa blocks an uppercut.
Lacasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacasa tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Lacasa struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands. #BC#
River breaks the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Lacasa shrugs it off though.
Lacasa avoids the head kick by River.
A countering left hand to the body from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Lacasa throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and River moves into the clinch.
Lacasa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River taking a breather.
River scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa misses with a body punch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacasa controls his hands.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Lacasa misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands a left hand.
Lacasa is working River over against the cage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River digs a right hand underneath Lacasa's ribcage. Lacasa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lacasa scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
River lands a body shot. #BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacasa cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
River feints a jab promting Lacasa to slip. River then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lacasa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie River will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lacasa takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for River.
River takes one to the chin there.
River walks into a jab.
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River lands with a right hand.
River lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by River.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Lacasa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lacasa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lacasa scrambles back to his feet.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
River drops his hands momentarily and Lacasa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River throws out a leg kick but Lacasa moves out of range and River only half commits.
River wants to slow Lacasa down by chopping away at his legs.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
A swing and a miss from River.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
River connects with a body shot that sends Lacasa's belly button to the back.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Lacasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from River.#T2#
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lacasa misses with a hook
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lacasa.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
It appears River was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Lacasa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lacasa connects with a body shot.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Lacasa finds it's target.
Lacasa lands a nice looking body shot.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
River finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
River throws a one two combo.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River takes a swing at Lacasa's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Lacasa throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Lacasa catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lacasa lands an overhand right.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River tried to score with a low kick but Lacasa checks it.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacasa takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacasa misses the body punch
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Lacasa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Nice defenses there by River.
Lacasa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacasa throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
A counter left hand to the body from River misses its target.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Lacasa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lacasa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lacasa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lacasa slips a straight right by River.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa misses with a right hand
letting River counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa lands a jab to River's midsection.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacasa lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
River misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Lacasa.
I think Lacasa 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MMAHKI 66
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Vourture tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Vourture's head but Vourture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa cracks Vourture with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Lacasa scores with a four punch combination!
Lacasa stuns Vourture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lacasa scores with a jab. Vourture acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lacasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vourture shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vourture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Vourture thinks about the counter body kick.
Vourture throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vourture avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Vourture throws a big counter head kick but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Vourture jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Vourture forces Lacasa back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vourture obliges.
Vourture throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lacasa blocks it with crossed arms.
Lacasa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacasa tries to work over Vourture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vourture displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lacasa up against the cage.
Lacasa lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lacasa.
Lacasa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lacasa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture blocks a body shot from Lacasa.
Vourture lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacasa.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lacasa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Vourture as the two fighters clinch.
Lacasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacasa is leaning against Vourture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Lacasa can't find room to land a body shot as Vourture controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacasa.
Lacasa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vourture misses with a punch to the body.
Vourture lands a nice uppercut.
Lacasa lands with a short shot to the head.
Lacasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Vourture controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vourture.
Lacasa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa blocking some punches. #T2#
Lacasa blocking some punches.
Lacasa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lacasa misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacasa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lacasa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lacasa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacasa.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lacasa.
A head punch on the inside from Vourture fails to land.
Lacasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
Vourture looks winded!
Lacasa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vourture.
Lacasa lands an uppercut.
Lacasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
Vourture scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Lacasa - that landed with a thud.
Lacasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacasa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa scores with a shot to the side of Vourture's head.
A body shot lands from Lacasa. #T3#
Lacasa avoiding damage as Vourture throws knees to the body.
Vourture working aggressively here.
Lacasa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vourture prevents a body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vourture prevents a body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vourture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacasa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacasa lands a shoulder strike.
Lacasa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lacasa avoids it.
Lacasa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacasa managing to block the knees to the body from Vourture.
Vourture misses with a punch on the inside.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
Lacasa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vourture.
Vourture lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacasa. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vourture stalling the fight.
Lacasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vourture.
A nice left hand lands by Vourture.
Lacasa tries to work over Vourture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Lacasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vourture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Vourture lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Vourture.
Lacasa scores with a jab.
Lacasa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacasa lands a jab.
Lacasa checks a leg kick.
Vourture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa scores with a nice head shot.
Lacasa jabs at Vourture's body.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vourture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lacasa tries to bum rush Vourture with a series of wild strikes but Vourture uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Vourture bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Vourture fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lacasa.
A jab from Lacasa finds it's way through Vourture's defenses.
Vourture throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vourture.
Vourture lands with a slapping head kick.
Vourture throws a low kick but Lacasa moves out of range easily.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Vourture's body.
Vourture throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vourture turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vourture tries to clinch up.
Lacasa lands a really nice looking cross but Vourture seems unphased.
Vourture throws a poor cross that misses
and Vourture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vourture is looking to slow Lacasa down with leg kicks.
Lacasa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Vourture's body. Vourture takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.
Lacasa connects with a right hand. Vourture shakes it off.
Vourture throws a leg kick but Lacasa moved away.
Lacasa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vourture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Vourture is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lacasa clobbers Vourture with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Vourture.
Vourture plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lacasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Vourture lands a head kick. Lacasa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Vourture.
Lacasa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Vourture changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vourture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacasa is looking to wear down Vourture with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vourture thows a leg kick but Lacasa checks it
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vourture on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vourture throws a chopping leg kick but Lacasa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lacasa thuds his right hand into Vourture's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lacasa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vourture tries to clinch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Vourture throws a head kick but Lacasa moves out of range.
Vourture takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa throws a good cross that connects.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vourture backs up against the cage.
Lacasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vourture can do to turn this around?#T3#
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vourture moves away.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Vourture throws a leg kick but Lacasa moved away.
Lacasa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Vourture closes the distance and clinches.
Vourture swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacasa presses Vourture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vourture pushes Lacasa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Lacasa on the inside.
Lacasa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lacasa.
Lacasa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
Vourture lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacasa.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Vourture unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lacasa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Vourture misses with a body punch. #T4#
Vourture misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vourture landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Lacasa.
Vourture scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Lacasa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lacasa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacasa, as that shot connected.
Vourture slips a jab and a cross from Lacasa.
Vourture takes one to the side of the head.
Vourture looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vourture misses with a body punch
and Lacasa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vourture throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Vourture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVourture.
Vourture avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Vourture.
Lacasa lands with a nice body punch.
Vourture connects with a high kick.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
Vourture lands with a slapping head kick.
Vourture takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vourture tries to clinch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Vourture takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lacasa circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vourture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lacasa scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lacasa.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Vourture misses.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Lacasa moves out of range as Vourture throws a body kick.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Vourture throws the kick towards the body but Lacasa avoids it.
Lacasa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lacasa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vourture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Lacasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vourture doesn't seem phased though.
Vourture fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lacasa checks it well.
Lacasa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vourture moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vourture tries to clinch there but Lacasa circles away.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vourture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Vourture walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vourture ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.#T2#
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Vourture's head but Vourture sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vourture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lacasa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vourture under the eye.
Vourture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vourture. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lacasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vourture at a distance.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vourture was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Vourture wants to clinch up but Lacasa keeps it at a distance.
Lacasa lands with a nice body punch.
Vourture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vourture tries to clinch there but Lacasa circles away.
Vourture has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vourture tries to close the distance and clinch but Lacasa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vourture tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacasa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vourture momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vourture. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Lacasa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lacasa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vourture takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lacasa lands a nice looking body shot.
Lacasa connects with the punch.
Lacasa scores with a nice right hand.
Vourture throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Vishis Vourture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick from Vourture lands but Lacasa takes it in his stride.
Lacasa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vourture. Vourture obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacasa with a nice cross.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Vourture misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacasa is looking to counter punch.
A right-left combo lands from Lacasa.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vourture in his tracks.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.#T4#
Vourture misses with a low kick.
Lacasa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vourture looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vourture throws a sloppy head kick and Lacasa moves out of range easily.
Vourture takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lacasa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacasa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vourture under the eye.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vourture manages to avoid it.
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Vourture's belly button to the back.
Lacasa punishes Vourture's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Vourture misses
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa jabs Vourture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacasa throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Vourture counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vourture.
Lacasa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vourture lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lacasa backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lacasa 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Griggs Vs Khan
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa lands a jab.
Lacasa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silverstein's head.
Silverstein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silverstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Silverstein tries to clinch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa is looking to counter punch.
Silverstein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lacasa digs a good body shot into Silverstein's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silverstein is looking to clinch.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silverstein is looking to clinch but Lacasa is avoiding it.
Silverstein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Lacasa jabs Silverstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa works Silverstein's body with a nice hook.
Lacasa lands with an overhand left.
Lacasa connects with a single shot there.
Lacasa scores with the left hand. Silverstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Silverstein's body.
Sloppy strikes from Silverstein. Those never looked like landing.
Lacasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silverstein takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Lacasa finds it's target.
Lacasa cracks Silverstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa misses with a few strikes there.
Lacasa with a hook.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silverstein. #T2#
Silverstein closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Lacasa to counter with a crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silverstein 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.
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Silverstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab by Lacasa.
A punch lands to the side of Silverstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Silverstein tries to clinch up.
Silverstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silverstein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lacasa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Lacasa finds it's way through Silverstein's defenses.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Silverstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silverstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lacasa works the jab nicely.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Silverstein moves out of range.
Lacasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silverstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Silverstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Lacasa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacasa, as that shot connected.
Silverstein misses with a wild combination.
Klaus Silverstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacasa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silverstein tries to clinch up but Lacasa circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Silverstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacasa cracks Silverstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice shot by Lacasa.
Silverstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Silverstein.
Lacasa scores with a jab.
Lacasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Lacasa coming out on top.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silverstein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacasa to score with a decent uppercut.
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Silverstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silverstein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silverstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silverstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silverstein slips under a jab.
Silverstein wants to counter the offense by Lacasa and move into the clinch position.
Silverstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silverstein misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Lacasa works over Silverstein's head and body with a nice combination.
Lacasa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Silverstein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa scores with a hook.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa lands a two punch combo.
Silverstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lacasa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silverstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silverstein needs to keep his hands up - Lacasa had a free shot at his head there.
Silverstein ducks right into an uppercut from Lacasa.
Lacasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silverstein can do to turn this around?
Lacasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silverstein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa scores with a body shot.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Silverstein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silverstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that second round.
That's time! Lacasa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Lacasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silverstein doesn't seem phased though.
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Silverstein's body. Silverstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some wild striking there from Lacasa.
Silverstein avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Silverstein is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lacasa sizes up Silverstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silverstein wants to clinch up but Lacasa keeps it at a distance.
Silverstein is looking to clinch but Lacasa is avoiding it.
Lacasa connects with a body shot.
Silverstein takes a swing at Lacasa's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silverstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Silverstein.
Lacasa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Silverstein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the head.
Lacasa scores with a decent looking hook.
Lacasa cracks Silverstein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacasa lands a body shot.
Silverstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lacasa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lacasa scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacasa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silverstein misses with a two punch combination.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Lacasa lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacasa lands a body shot.
Silverstein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from Lacasa. #T2#
Lacasa connects with a right hand. Silverstein shakes it off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lacasa!
Lacasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Silverstein off the ropes and back into range.
Lacasa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silverstein under the eye.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silverstein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silverstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Silverstein's body.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Silverstein's body.
Klaus Silverstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacasa slips a straight right by Silverstein.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lacasa 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24

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

Event: WFC 39: M.Thorgard v Romero 2
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Lacasa.
Lacasa works over Nomura's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Nomura has managed to clinch.
Lacasa wants to get back to striking at distance but Nomura won't allow it.
Nomura is looking for a takedown.
Nomura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacasa's elbow. #TD2#
Nomura has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lacasa is trying to keep an underhook but Nomura manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lacasa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lacasa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lacasa tries to get out of the position.
Nomura trying to mount his opponent but Lacasa defends it.
Nomura trying to control the action but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
Nomura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lacasa!
Lacasa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nomura on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nomura wants to control the pace but Lacasa is squirming around nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Nomura looking for a guillotine from mount but Lacasa is having none of it. #SUB2#
Nomura working for a submission but Lacasa is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Nomura moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lacasa has worked his arm free - good work by Lacasa! #SUB2#
Nomura tries for a kimura but Lacasa is defending well.
Nomura in the domination position with Lacasa hanging on.#SUB2#
Nomura tries for a kimura but Lacasa is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Nomura is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lacasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lacasa wants to control but Nomura postures up.#SUB2#
Nomura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lacasa has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nomura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lacasa has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nomura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lacasa has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Nomura has an Americana. Lacasa didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Nomura is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Nomura hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tadahiro Nomura!
Tadahiro Nomura is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tadahiro Nomura thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WFC 35: Gomi v Lacasa II
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Gomi with a hook.
Gomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa lands with a nice body punch.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Lacasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
Lacasa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Gomi defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big 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!
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Gomi.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Lacasa jabs Gomi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacasa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomi. Gomi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacasa looks to land a combination but Gomi avoids it well.
Gomi blocks a jab.#T1#
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Lacasa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomi rather than just go for the knockout.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Gomi.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Gomi saw that one coming.
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Lacasa with a hook.
Gomi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Lacasa finds it's target.
We've been told by Gomi's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Gomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomi.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Gomi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Lacasa misses with a hook. Gomi ducked under it nicely.
Gomi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lacasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.
Gomi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lacasa with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Lacasa.
Gomi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Lacasa jabs Gomi right on the nose. Gomi blinks but takes it well.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.#T3#
Gomi misses with a double jab
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
Lacasa moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Lacasa slips the punch.
Lacasa lands a really nice looking cross but Gomi seems unphased.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Gomi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Gomi throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Gomi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Gomi misses
enabling Lacasa to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomi moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Gomi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa. #T4#
Gomi throws a right hand that misses
and Lacasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Gomi.
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomi throws a big counter combination but Lacasa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lacasa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gomi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lacasa throws the left hand but Gomi avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
and Lacasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa connects with a nice looking jab.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Lacasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gomi to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Gomi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lacasa misses with a hook. Gomi ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lacasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Lacasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gomi digs a good body shot into Lacasa's ribs.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa lands a jab to the head.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Lacasa manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Gomi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Gomi moved out of range.
Gomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomi moves away.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Gomi moves away and avoids it.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomi ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Lacasa slips the punch.
Gomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacasa defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomi throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi misses with a jab to the body
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa throws a combination that misses
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomi swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
Gomi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacasa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Lacasa is looking for the big counter here.
Gomi connects with a right hand. Lacasa shakes it off.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
A jab from Gomi misses. #T4#
Gomi throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
Gomi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gomi duly obliges.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi dodges the punch combination from Lacasa.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a good jab.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Gomi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gomi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Gomi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacasa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lacasa scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Gomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomi misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacasa scores with the left hand. Gomi knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacasa takes a swing at Gomi's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Nice straight punches there by Gomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomi.
Gomi cracks Lacasa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Gomi.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa tests Gomi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa throws an off balance right hand
and Gomi counters with a left to the body.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Gomi's body. #T1#
Lacasa connects with a crisp jab.
Lacasa works Gomi's body with a nice hook.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa throws a jab when Gomi was well out of range.
Gomi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacasa on the side of the head.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
Gomi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lacasa throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Lacasa looks to land a combination. Gomi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gomi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacasa! But no joy.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lacasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gomi doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lacasa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomi's hands.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacasa misses with the combination.
Lacasa takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Lacasa lands a body shot.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomi.
Lacasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomi throws out the jab.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomi.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomi swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
A lazy left from Lacasa finds it's target.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Lacasa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Gomi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lacasa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomi manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Lacasa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Lacasa.
Gomi takes one to the chin there.
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Gomi's body. Gomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but Gomi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gomi connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacasa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gomi takes one to the side of the head.
Lacasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomi is just out of range.
Gomi misses the jab.
Gomi misses the jab.
Lacasa punishes Gomi's body with a nice straight punch.
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the head.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gomi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacasa.
Lacasa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
Gomi scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Gomi catches Lacasa right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Nice shot by Lacasa.
A punch lands to the side of Lacasa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lacasa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
Gomi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomi lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Gomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomi misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomi needs to keep his hands up - Lacasa had a free shot at his head there.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa slips a jab from Gomi.#T3#
Gomi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacasa.
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi cracks Lacasa with a good jab.
Lacasa jabs Gomi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Jab by Lacasa.#T4#
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacasa swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Gomi's body. Gomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Lacasa moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Lacasa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomi with a body shot.
Lacasa lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Gomi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Gomi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomi lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
It seemed like Lacasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gomi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lacasa. Lacasa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi staying out of range there.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomi misses the jab.#T1#
Gomi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomi lands a nice hook to Lacasa's body. Lacasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gomi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacasa throws a hook but Gomi blocks it.
Gomi throwing a counter right hand but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Gomi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacasa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomi with a body shot.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomi scores with a decent looking hook.
Gomi misses with the combination. #T2#
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacasa.
It looked like Gomi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomi misses with a wild combination.
Lacasa scores with the left hand. Gomi knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacasa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomi misses the shot to the body.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Lacasa scores with a jab.#T3#
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Gomi's body. Gomi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Lacasa.
Gomi walks into a straight right hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Lacasa. Those never looked like landing.
Gomi throws a lazy uppercut
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Gomi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomi misses with a double jab.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Gomi.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Gomi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomi.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Gomi moves out of range.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Gomi's ribs.
Gomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Nice jab there from Gomi.
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacasa loads up on a big right hand but Gomi slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lacasa 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 William Peck scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: WFC 32: Halkias v Romero II
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Lacasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moon at a distance.
Moon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moon throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Moon.
Moon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacasa misses with a left hand
and Lacasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacasa jabs Moon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa takes one to the side of the head.
Lacasa jabs Moon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacasa swings for the body but Moon moves out of range.
Moon is looking to counter punch.
Moon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moon's head backwards.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacasa works Moon's body with a nice hook.
Moon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lacasa jabs at Moon's body.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
Moon is looking to counter punch.
Lacasa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moon rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
Lacasa throws a hook but Moon avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Moon.
Lacasa lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
Moon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa looks to land a combination but Moon avoids it well.
Lacasa lands a right hook to the body.
Moon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moon throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Lacasa throws a sloppy body shot
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Moon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Moon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacasa cracks Moon with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
A slow jab from Moon misses its intended target.
Lacasa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Moon lands.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moon.
Lacasa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good exchange - Lacasa coming out on top.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moon moves away.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Moon's body.
Lacasa throws a jab when Moon was well out of range.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Moon ducks down to avoid it.
Moon is looking to counter punch.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Moon.
Moon looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Moon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moon avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Lacasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Lacasa clobbers Moon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Moon misses.
Moon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lacasa has time to react.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Moon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacasa.
Moon is looking to counter punch.
Moon misses with a few strikes there.
Lacasa is looking for the big counter here.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moon on the side of the head.
Moon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacasa moves out of range as Moon strikes.
Lacasa throws a hook but Moon blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Moon is looking for a counter combo.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moon in his tracks. #T4#
Lacasa scores with a body shot.
Lacasa lands with a right hand.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.
Moon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Moon's shoulder, as Moon tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lacasa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moon dodges the punch combination from Lacasa.
Moon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lacasa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Moon.
Moon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lacasa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lacasa tests Moon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Moon's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa 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#
Lacasa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacasa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Lacasa jabs at Moon's body.
Moon connects with a body shot.
Moon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Moon misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Moon.
Moon looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa misses with a hook
and Moon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lacasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Lacasa throws a right hand that misses
and Moon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range.
Moon staying out of range there.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moon manages to avoid it.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Moon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Moon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moon, as that shot connected.
Lacasa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Moon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moon dodges the punch combination from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.#T2#
Lacasa throws a nice looking combination but Moon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacasa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Moon.
Lacasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws out a counter right but Moon avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moon's head backwards.
Moon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa lunges at Moon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moon's hand.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moon.
Nice shot by Lacasa.
Lacasa works the jab nicely.
Lacasa throws a body punch but Moon moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Moon misses the target.#T3#
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Moon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacasa connects with a jab.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Moon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacasa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.
Lacasa jabs at Moon's body.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Moon looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Moon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moon jabs at Lacasa's body.
Moon lands a nice hook to Lacasa's body. Lacasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Moon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moon looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacasa! But no joy.
Lacasa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lacasa needs to keep his hands up - Moon had a free shot at his head there.
Moon takes one to the chin there.
A shot to the body from Moon misses
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacasa misses with a double jab.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moon manages to avoid it.
Lacasa tries to bum rush Moon with a series of wild strikes but Moon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lacasa punishes Moon's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Moon.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Moon.
Lacasa misses with a combination
and Moon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lacasa digs a good body shot into Moon's ribs.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
Moon throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lacasa lands a right hook to the body.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Moon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Moon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Moon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacasa lands a jab to Moon's midsection.
Moon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Moon walks into a jab.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacasa misses with a hook to the body
and Moon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moon lands with a good body shot.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moon.
Lacasa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moon throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses the jab.
Moon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa misses with a jab to the body
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moon.#T2#
Lacasa throws a hook but Moon blocks it.
Lacasa jabs Moon right on the nose. Moon blinks but takes it well.
Lacasa throws a lazy uppercut
and Moon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Moon throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Lacasa looks to land a combination but Moon avoids it well.
Moon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Moon misses.
Lacasa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moon with a body shot.
Moon misses with a straight left.
Moon slips a jab from Lacasa.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lacasa. Those never looked like landing.
Moon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moon lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa connects with a body shot.
Moon defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Moon misses with a wild combination.
Lacasa slips a jab from Moon.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Moon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacasa. Moon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Moon moves away and avoids it.
Moon slips a jab and a cross from Lacasa.
It looked like Moon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Moon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lacasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lacasa misses with a right hand
and Moon counters with a nice body shot.
Lacasa slips a jab from Moon.#T4#
Moon throws a right hand that misses
and Lacasa counters with a series of strikes. Moon will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Moon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moon slips under a jab.
Lacasa misses with a body shot
and Moon counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Moon swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Moon misses with a straight left.
Moon missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moon misses with a body shot.
Moon lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Lacasa.
Rikz Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moon at a distance.
Lacasa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Lacasa!
A relieved looking Diego Lacasa 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: WFC 27: Brunson v Lacasa II
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Brunson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lacasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blonde Brunson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lacasa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brunson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brunson throws a big elbow that misses.
Brunson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lacasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brunson 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.
Lacasa keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa trying to keep a closed guard but Brunson is proving a slippery customer.
Brunson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Brunson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brunson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Lacasa pulls Brunson in close to prevent any damage.
Brunson postures up in Lacasa's guard and throws a big left but Lacasa blocks it.
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lacasa is keeping the position for now.
Brunson throwing strikes from guard but Lacasa blocks nicely.
Lacasa has momentary wrist control but Brunson slips an elbow through the middle.
Brunson postures up and lands a big shot to Lacasa's brow.
Lacasa trying to control the position.
Lacasa pulls Brunson in to control the position.
Brunson throws a big right hand that misses.
Brunson throws a big right hand that misses.
Lacasa pulls Brunson in close to prevent any damage.
Brunson slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Lacasa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brunson.
Brunson is thwarting Lacasa's attempts to control the position.
Brunson prevents Lacasa from improving his position.
Brunson is thwarting Lacasa's attempts to control the position.
Lacasa tries to get to full guard but Brunson has control of the leg.
Brunson moves into full mount! Lacasa won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Brunson looking for a guillotine from mount but Lacasa is having none of it.
Brunson lands a big shot there that rocks Lacasa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lacasa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brunson looking to finish Lacasa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lacasa!
Lacasa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacasa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brunson tries to pass to full mount but Lacasa defends it.
Brunson working Lacasa over with strikes. #T3#
Brunson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lacasa is looking for a sweep. Brunson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brunson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lacasa 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.#SUB#
Brunson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lacasa has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brunson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lacasa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Brunson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lacasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Brunson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacasa is looking to control Brunson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lacasa avoid being mounted?#T4#
Lacasa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Brunson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lacasa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brunson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Brunson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lacasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Lacasa has a hand on Brunson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brunson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lacasa tries to lock up and control but Brunson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brunson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lacasa hang on?
Lacasa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brunson lands a big shot there that rocks Lacasa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lacasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Brunson has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#Lacasa is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blonde Brunson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Brunson shoots in for a takedown but Lacasa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lacasa throws a counter combo.
Lacasa cracks Brunson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lacasa counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacasa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brunson shoots and misses
and Lacasa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunson thinking.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
and Brunson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson has his takedown stuffed
and Lacasa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lacasa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lacasa scores with a one two! Brunson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Brunson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lacasa avoids it really well and circles away.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacasa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brunson momentarily.
Brunson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunson with a poor takedown
and Lacasa counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
and Lacasa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Brunson tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
and Lacasa counters with a nice body shot.
Brunson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacasa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brunson has his takedown stuffed
and Lacasa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brunson needs to keep his hands up - Lacasa had a free shot at his head there.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Lacasa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Brunson tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
and Lacasa counters with a one-two to the body.
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt
and Lacasa counters with a left to the body.
Brunson shoots and misses
and Brunson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacasa lands a body shot.
Brunson walks into a left hand.
Brunson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lacasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brunson at a distance.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
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!
Lacasa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand. #T4#
Brunson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice combination there by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
Brunson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brunson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blonde Brunson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunson fails with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunson fails with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa 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!#R3#
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brunson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacasa throws a combination. Brunson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brunson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lacasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Brunson drops his hands momentarily and Lacasa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brunson misses with a takedown
and Lacasa counters with a one-two to the body.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
and Lacasa counters with a two punch combo.
Brunson with a poor takedown
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa connects with a looping right hand.
Lacasa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Brunson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lacasa duly obliges.
Brunson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Brunson fails with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a nice body shot.
Brunson fails with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lacasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lacasa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lacasa lands a really nice looking cross but Brunson seems unphased.
Nice shot by Lacasa.
Brunson shoots and misses
and Lacasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacasa tests Brunson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Brunson fails with the takedown
and Lacasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brunson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacasa punishes Brunson's body with a nice straight punch.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
and Lacasa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacasa connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
Brunson closes the distance and clinches up with Lacasa, looking for a takedown. Brunson pushes Lacasa against the cage but Lacasa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lacasa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brunson. Brunson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lacasa to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Brunson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacasa cracks Brunson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacasa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lacasa connects with the punch.
Lacasa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brunson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lacasa lands with a nice combination. Brunson backs away looking to recover.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Lacasa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brunson fails with the takedown
and Lacasa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brunson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lacasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacasa lands with a hook. Brunson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brunson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson misses with a takedown
and Lacasa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacasa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brunson. Brunson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lacasa works Brunson's body with a nice hook.
Lacasa scores with a nice strike.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lacasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunson has his takedown stuffed
and Lacasa counters with a right hand to the body.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
and Lacasa counters with a three punch combo that has Brunson backing up. Brunson nods at Lacasa to acknowledge the strikes.
Lacasa cracks Brunson with an open hand slap.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Brunson shoots and misses
and Lacasa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacasa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brunson under the eye.
Lacasa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
Brunson tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
and Lacasa counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Lacasa.
Lacasa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunson doesn't seem bothered though.
Brunson shoots and misses
and Lacasa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Brunson misses with a takedown
and Lacasa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lacasa connects with a looping right hand.
Brunson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A cross from Lacasa lands.
Lacasa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brunson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Brunson fails with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Lacasa scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lacasa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brunson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brunson fails with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lacasa feints a jab promting Brunson to slip. Lacasa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brunson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brunson misses with a takedown
and Lacasa counters with a one-two to the body.
Lacasa lands a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Brunson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunson with a poor takedown
and Lacasa counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Brunson's body.
Brunson misses with a takedown
and Lacasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blonde Brunson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brunson fails with the takedown
and Brunson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brunson has his takedown stuffed
and Lacasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brunson has his takedown stuffed
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Brunson off the cage and back into range.
Lacasa scores with a hook.
Lacasa throws a good cross that connects.
Lacasa scores with a body shot. #T2#
Brunson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lacasa scores with a body shot.
Brunson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lacasa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Brunson's body. Brunson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Brunson looking to score a takedown here. Lacasa is defending well but Brunson drives through and ends up in Lacasa's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lacasa pulls Brunson in close to his closed guard and prevents Brunson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brunson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lacasa has wrist control.#T3#
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lacasa is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brunson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lacasa trying to control the position.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lacasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brunson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Brunson wants to sweep here but Lacasa controlling him for the moment.
Blonde Brunson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lacasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blonde Brunson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brunson trying to keep a closed guard but Lacasa is proving a slippery customer. #T4##SUB#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Brunson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lacasa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brunson's body to avoid the submission. Brunson has instead reached around Lacasa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brunson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Blonde Brunson!
Blonde Brunson retains his bantamweight title!
Blonde Brunson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WFC 22: Dias vs Puck
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Gomi's body.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Gomi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa scores with a decent looking hook.
Lacasa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lacasa slips a jab from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gomi tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomi swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Lacasa - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lacasa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gomi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi misses with a left hand
and Lacasa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gomi misses with a straight right. #T1#
Lacasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacasa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gomi takes one on the button.
Gomi tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lacasa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gomi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lacasa connects with a right hand. Gomi shakes it off.
Lacasa with a jab.
Lacasa lands an overhand right.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa jabs at Gomi's body.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomi misses the target.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi throws a series of punches but Lacasa avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Gomi misses.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Gomi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Gomi's head coaches at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lacasa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gomi.
Lacasa scores with a jab.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa throws out a counter right but Gomi avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Gomi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gomi misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a left to the body.
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Lacasa.
Gomi misses with a hook to the body
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Gomi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Gomi throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lacasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Lacasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Gomi off the cage and back into range.
Lacasa looks to land a combination. Gomi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lacasa moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
The fighters circling - Gomi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Lacasa.
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!
Lacasa connects with a single shot there.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa moves out of range as Gomi strikes.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Gomi throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that Gomi avoids nicely.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomi takes one on the button.
Lacasa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lacasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gomi misses with a lunging right hand
and Lacasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Gomi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa stuns Gomi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lacasa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lacasa lands with a nice body punch.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Gomi missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Lacasa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Gomi.
Gomi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomi scrambles back to his feet.
Gomi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gomi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lacasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lacasa misses with a double jab.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gomi misses with an uppercut. Lacasa saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Gomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacasa lands a nice shot that snaps Gomi's head back.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a right hand 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!
Gomi misses with a hook
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
Lacasa thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Lacasa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacasa.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Gomi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lacasa connects with a crisp jab.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lacasa scores with a jab. Gomi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Gomi's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Lacasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lacasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gomi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Nice jab there from Lacasa. #T2#
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Gomi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Lacasa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Gomi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacasa to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomi's head backwards.
Gomi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomi.
Gomi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacasa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomi under the eye.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Gomi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacasa misses with a double jab. #T3#
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomi in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Gomi.
Lacasa connects with a jab.
Lacasa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Lacasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gomi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacasa.
Lacasa clobbers Gomi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Gomi throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomi circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lacasa jabs at Gomi's body.
Gomi throws a jab when Lacasa was well out of range.#T4#
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomi's head backwards.
Lacasa scores with a hook.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Gomi.
Lacasa throws a combination. Gomi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A cross from Lacasa lands.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gomi in his tracks.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa defending well as Gomi loads up on a big left hand.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a head shot.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Diego Lacasa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
Lacasa cracks Gomi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gomi walks into a left hand.
Gomi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomi walks into a stiff left hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gomi looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Lacasa connects with a right hand. Gomi shakes it off.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Lacasa lands a jab to the nose.
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Lacasa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Gomi misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacasa counters with a three punch combo that has Gomi backing up. Gomi nods at Lacasa to acknowledge the strikes.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
Gomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lacasa lands with a cross. #T1#
Lacasa scores with a nice strike.
Gomi throws a hook but Lacasa avoids it easily.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a combination. Gomi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gomi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomi throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomi under the eye.
Gomi thuds his right hand into Lacasa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomi misses with a straight left.
Lacasa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target. #T2#
Gomi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomi on the side of the head.
Lacasa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gomi doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Lacasa finds it's way through Gomi's defenses.
Lacasa scores with a nice strike.
Lacasa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lacasa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lacasa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Gomi.
Gomi takes one on the button.
Gomi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Lacasa avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Gomi misses.
Gomi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomi.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Lacasa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi misses with a looping right.
Lacasa scores with a shot to the body.
Gomi throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Gomi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gomi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that Gomi avoids nicely.
Gomi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Lacasa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomi misses with an uppercut
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Gomi drops his hands momentarily and Lacasa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lacasa throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Gomi looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Gomi misses.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Lacasa throws a counter combo.
Gomi misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a nice body shot.
Lacasa lands a jab to the head.
Gomi ducks right into an uppercut from Lacasa.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi cracks Lacasa with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacasa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gomi throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Lacasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Gomi moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Lacasa lands a nice looking body shot.
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lacasa 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WFC 20: Avangyan vs Winslow
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Lacasa lands a head shot.
Fellings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Fellings throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa scores with a three punch combo!
Lacasa swings for the body but Fellings moves out of range.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fellings.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fellings with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacasa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
Fellings takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fellings has his takedown stuffed
and Lacasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fellings misses with a hook. Lacasa ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Fellings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fellings throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Fellings's head but Fellings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fellings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Fellings's body.
Fellings on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fellings fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naheed Fellings. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A slow jab from Fellings misses its intended target.
Lacasa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lacasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Fellings.
Lacasa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fellings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fellings is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lacasa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lacasa dips to his left and cracks Fellings with an uppercut!
Lacasa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lacasa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fellings doesn't seem bothered though.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fellings.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacasa works Fellings's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Fellings misses.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick from Fellings misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fellings misses with a straight left.
Fellings misses with a takedown
and Lacasa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fellings's corner calls for a 1-2. Fellings obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fellings misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Fellings takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the head.
Lacasa with a hook.
Fellings on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab, jab by Lacasa - just one landing.
Fellings takes one to the side of the head.
Fellings on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lacasa thuds his right hand into Fellings's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fellings moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa stuffs the takedown attempt from Fellings. Fellings gets slowly back to his feet.
Fellings is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lacasa lunges at Fellings with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fellings's hand.
A jab from Lacasa finds it's way through Fellings's defenses.
Fellings has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Fellings is rocked!
Lacasa punishes Fellings's body with a nice straight punch.
Fellings throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fellings misses with an uppercut
and Lacasa counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fellings.
Lacasa dips to his left and cracks Fellings with an uppercut!
Fellings tries to close the distance and clinch but Lacasa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fellings shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lacasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacasa! But no joy.
Fellings swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lacasa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fellings throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lacasa throws a series of strikes that have Fellings backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fellings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa with a hook.
Fellings throws a right and a left that Lacasa avoids nicely.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lacasa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fellings throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Fellings gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oh Fellings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
Fellings seems to have got his legs back now.
Lacasa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lacasa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fellings had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lacasa cracks Fellings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacasa lands a really nice looking cross but Fellings seems unphased.
Lacasa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fellings takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that Fellings avoids nicely.
Fellings takes one on the button.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fellings is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lacasa cracks Fellings with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fellings tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lacasa pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fellings is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lacasa!
After winning the bout, Diego Lacasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WFC 17: Brunson vs Lacasa
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Lacasa jabs at Brunson's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brunson or perhaps it was just good defense by Lacasa, which made it look bad.
Lacasa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brunson.
Lacasa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Brunson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lacasa to counter with a crisp jab.
Lacasa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brunson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brunson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacasa lands a jab to Brunson's midsection.
Lacasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brunson walks into a jab.#TD#
Brunson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lacasa on his heels. He'll look to pass Lacasa's guard now, I'm sure.
Lacasa 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.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Brunson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lacasa can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Lacasa has momentary wrist control but Brunson slips an elbow through the middle.
Brunson trying to control but Lacasa is working from the bottom.
Brunson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson is working Lacasa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lacasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Brunson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lacasa working a defensive guard here.
Brunson slips nicely into half guard.
Lacasa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brunson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Brunson is trying to work for a kimura but Lacasa is defending well. #T2#
Lacasa trying to control from the bottom.
Brunson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lacasa trying to control but Brunson postures up. #SUB#
Brunson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lacasa is trying to control but can't.
Brunson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Brunson is working for a kimura but Lacasa is defending it quite comfortably.
Brunson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brunson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Brunson works his way into full mount!
Brunson 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.
Brunson cracks Lacasa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brunson landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brunson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lacasa tries to control Brunson's body but Brunson pushes him off. Lacasa squirms to his side and now Brunson has his back!
Lacasa trying to control the position but Brunson manages to sink in the hooks.
Lacasa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brunson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brunson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lacasa hold on? #SUB#
Brunson is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Lacasa won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Brunson off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blonde Brunson!
Blonde Brunson retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Blonde Brunson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC 15: Dias vs Rogers
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pereira needs to keep his hands up - Lacasa had a free shot at his head there.
A bone on bone clash there as Lacasa blocks the leg kick.
Lacasa cracks Pereira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira lands a nice looking body shot.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pereira plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pereira throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.
Lacasa works the jab nicely.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa lands a right hook to the body.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Pereira's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira tries to bum rush Lacasa with a series of wild strikes but Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Lacasa both land. Nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Lacasa.
Pereira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pereira tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacasa as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pereira. That's going to slow Lacasa down.
Pereira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lacasa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lacasa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
Lacasa scores with a jab.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Pereira moved out of range.
Lacasa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPereira.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Lacasa moved away.
Pereira moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacasa moves out of range of the body kick.
Lacasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pereira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira takes one to the chin there.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Pereira's ribs.
Pereira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pereira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lacasa lands a nice shot that snaps Pereira's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacasa.
Lacasa moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Pereira is looking to land body kicks.
Lacasa cracks Pereira with an open hand slap.
Pereira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pereira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacasa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lacasa blocks a low kick nicely.
Pereira scores with a one two! Lacasa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pereira slips a straight right by Lacasa.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacasa as he connects with a hook.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira's head backwards.
Pereira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacasa.
Pereira misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira as he connects with a hook.
Pereira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa stalks Pereira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pereira's face. Pereira staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Pereira.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
Lacasa blocks a jab.
It looked like Lacasa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Pereira misses.
Pereira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
Pereira flicks out a counter leg kick but Lacasa steps away.#T3#
Lacasa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pereira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lacasa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pereira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lacasa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lacasa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pereira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pereira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacasa.
Lacasa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pereira doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Lacasa slips the punch.
Lacasa lands with a straight right. Pereira didn't see that one coming.
Lacasa connects with a body shot.
Pereira slips a jab and a cross from Lacasa.
Pereira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pereira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacasa's head backwards.
Pereira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Pereira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pereira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Pereira.
Lacasa scores with a decent looking hook.
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Pereira's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Pereira. Those never looked like landing.
Pereira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from Lacasa finds it's target.
Pereira scores with a shot to the body.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pereira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lacasa cracks Pereira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#Pereira is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pereira is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacasa finish him?
Pereira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Pereira throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Pereira seems to have recovered his senses.
Lacasa lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lacasa scores with a nice right hand.
Pereira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Lacasa does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target.
Lacasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
A left and a right from Lacasa both land. Nice combination.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pereira! But no joy.
We've been informed that Pereira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lacasa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pereira on the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pereira might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lacasa has got the better of the exchanges.
A cross from Lacasa lands.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Pereira looks to move away, Lacasa throws a big counter combo but Pereira just gets out of the way.
Lacasa lands a jab to the head.
Lacasa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira's head backwards.
Jab, jab by Lacasa - just one landing.
Lacasa lunges at Pereira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pereira's hand.
Pereira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pereira scrambles back to his feet.
Pereira misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Lacasa avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Lacasa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good shot there by Lacasa.
A cross from Lacasa lands.
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pereira ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Pereira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pereira misses with the combination.
Lacasa jabs at Pereira's body.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Pereira moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Lacasa.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pereira misses with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Pereira misses.
Lacasa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pereira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pereira scrambles back to his feet.
Lacasa cracks Pereira with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Lacasa lands a jab.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacasa lands a body shot.
Lacasa lands with an uppercut that bounces Pereira off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Pereira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Lacasa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Lacasa digs a good hook to Pereira's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacasa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa connects with a single shot there.
Lacasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Pereira.
Pereira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pereira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lacasa scores with a body shot.
Lacasa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lacasa 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. #T3#
Jab by Lacasa.
Pereira scores with a head kick. Lacasa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big left from Pereira misses.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A left lands for Lacasa.
Danga de danga de dang - Lacasa scores with a four punch combination!
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacasa cracks a nice hook into Pereira's ribs.
Pereira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lacasa is looking to counter punch.
Pereira is breathing heavily.
Pereira swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lacasa tests Pereira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pereira throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pereira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lacasa connects with the punch.
Lacasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Pereira's head.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Pereira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pereira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheers as Lacasa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pereira doesn't seem phased though.
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pereira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pereira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
Pereira takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that drops Pereira like a sack of potatoes! Lacasa dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lacasa!
During a confident post fight interview, Diego Lacasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WFC 12: Khaledi vs. Rogers
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Lacasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Lacasa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacasa jabs at Smith's body.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Lacasa takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Lacasa.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacasa on the side of the head.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacasa swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Lacasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Lacasa.
Smith connects with the punch.
Lacasa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lacasa scores with a three punch combo!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Smith throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Lacasa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lacasa cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Lacasa should have avoided that one.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Lacasa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith misses with a hook.#T2#
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacasa is just out of range.
Lacasa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lacasa throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Lacasa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacasa.
Lacasa lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacasa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Smith.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Smith instigates a clinch. #T3##BC#
Lacasa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Lacasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lacasa throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the head.
A left lands for Lacasa.
Lacasa scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Lacasa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Lacasa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Lacasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
A jab from Lacasa finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Lacasa misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacasa lands an overhand right.
Lacasa tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacasa cracks Smith with a good jab.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lacasa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith lands a nice hook to Lacasa's body. Lacasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacasa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lacasa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lacasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Lacasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Smith avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
Lacasa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lacasa scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lacasa manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries to clinch there but Lacasa circles away.
Lacasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lacasa finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Lacasa.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacasa scores with a punch to the head.
Lacasa jabs at Smith's body.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith slips a jab from Lacasa.
Smith misses the jab.
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lacasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacasa misses the target.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Lacasa pushes him off.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lacasa cracks Smith with a good jab.#T3#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Lacasa.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacasa lands a jab.
Smith misses with a hook. Lacasa ducked under it nicely.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a hook.
Lacasa loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lacasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Lacasa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lacasa throws a hook but Smith blocks it.#T4#
Lacasa lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lacasa lands an overhand right.
Smith defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Lacasa throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lacasa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacasa digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lacasa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lacasa loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Lacasa throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lacasa swinging wildly here.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacasa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith slips a jab from Lacasa.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Lacasa.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Lacasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith wants to clinch up but Lacasa keeps it at a distance.
Lacasa looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lacasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Lacasa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Lacasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacasa misses its target.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacasa lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Lacasa slips the punch.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Smith tries to clinch there but Lacasa circles away.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacasa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Lacasa finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Lacasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa jabs at Smith's body.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Lacasa throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
Lacasa dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!#T4#
Smith misses with a looping left.
Lacasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacasa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Smith rushes Lacasa and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Lacasa breaks from the clinch.
Smith digs a good hook to Lacasa's body.
Lacasa slips a jab from Smith.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacasa misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Smith tries to clinch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Dylan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lacasa, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Big Wave XVIII
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Peace misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peace is defended easily by Lacasa.
Peace misses the body punch
and Lacasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peace throws a sloppy body shot
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peace tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
and Lacasa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacasa misses the target.
Peace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
It looked like Lacasa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lacasa lands an overhand right.
Lacasa scores with a hook.
Peace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Peace throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Peace swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lacasa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws out a powerful jab.
Peace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lacasa rather than just go for the knockout.
A right-left combo lands from Lacasa.
Peace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Peace misses with the combination.
Peace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lacasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Peace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Peace misses with a jab to the body
and Peace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peace throws a sloppy body shot
and Lacasa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peace thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peace. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peace cracks a nice hook into Lacasa's ribs.
Peace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa lands with a shot to the body.
Peace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Lacasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lacasa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Peace swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Peace tries for a takedown but Lacasa circles away easily
and Lacasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego Lacasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of World Peace.
Peace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacasa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Peace misses with a jab to the body
and Lacasa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Peace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacasa.
Peace has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Peace misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
Lacasa cracks Peace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lacasa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lacasa cracks Peace with an open hand slap.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peace in his tracks.
Peace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacasa to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peace misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Peace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lacasa is trying to defend but Peace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lacasa pushes Peace off looking to stand but Peace dives back in and keeps control. #T4##SUB2#
Peace wants to work for an arm triangle but Lacasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Peace seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lacasa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). World Peace!
World Peace made sure to mention his sponsor, Nutritional Shaved Ice in his post fight interview.

Event: Big Wave XIII
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Lacasa scores with a three punch combo!
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Rubble.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Rubble.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubble.
Lacasa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rubble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacasa.
Rubble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rubble lands with a shot to the body.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubble.
A big left from Rubble misses.
Rubble throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lacasa misses with the combination.
Lacasa sizes up Rubble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Lacasa - just one landing.
Rubble cracks a nice hook into Lacasa's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Rubble.
Rubble throws a right and a left that Lacasa avoids nicely.
Lacasa cracks Rubble with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Rubble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacasa throws a hook to the side of Rubble's head but Rubble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Rubble.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacasa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rubble throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rubble. That snapped Lacasa's head back.
Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Lacasa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lacasa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lacasa scores with a decent looking hook.
Rubble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubble moves away.
A combination from Rubble does no damage.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Rubble misses.
Lacasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
Rubble looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacasa is just out of range.
Lacasa moves forwards but Rubble connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lacasa slips a straight right by Rubble.
Rubble misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rubble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubble.
Lacasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Rubble's head.
Rubble tries to move into range but Lacasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Rubble throws a body shot but no joy.
Rubble throws a hook but Lacasa avoids it easily.
Lacasa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rubble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lacasa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rubble misses with a straight right.
Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rubbles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rubble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Rubble takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rubble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lacasa catches Rubble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lacasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Rubble's head.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubble is just out of range.
Rubble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rubble moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Lacasa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lacasa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rubble.
Lacasa misses with a straight right. #T3#
Lacasa misses with the combination.
Rubble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa connects with a crisp jab.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacasa stuns Rubble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lacasa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rubble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rubble has time to react.
Lacasa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rubble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rubble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubble ducks right into an uppercut from Lacasa.
Rubble is looking to clinch but Lacasa is avoiding it.
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacasa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rubble misses with a straight right.
Lacasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rubble throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa. #T4#
Jab, jab by Lacasa - just one landing.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Rubble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubble misses with a hook.
Lacasa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rubble in his tracks.
A jab from Rubble misses.
Rubble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacasa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rubble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rubble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
Lacasa scores with a hook to the body. Rubble takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rubble throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
Rubble slips a straight right by Lacasa.
A jab from Lacasa misses.
Rubble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubble takes a swing at Lacasa's ribcage but misses.
Rubble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacasa misses its target.
Rubble just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
Rubble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubble.
Rubble throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that round.
That's time! Lacasa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rubble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Rubble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rubble swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacasa scores with a jab. Rubble acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rubble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Lacasa cracks Rubble with a good jab.
Rubble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rubble slips under a jab.
Lacasa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lacasa lands with a hook. Rubble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lacasa throws a hook but Rubble avoids it easily.
Lacasa lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubble moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Rubble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa swings for the body but Rubble moves out of range.
Rubble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubble can do to turn this around?
Lacasa throws a right and a left that Rubble avoids nicely. #T1#
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacasa lands a jab.
Lacasa scores with a sloppy right hand. Rubble should have avoided that one.
Rubble cracks Lacasa with an open hand slap.
A jab from Rubble misses.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
Rubble throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Rubble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rubble moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a nice hook to Rubble's body. Rubble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rubble might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lacasa has got the better of the exchanges.
Lacasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Rubble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacasa.
Rubble jabs Lacasa right on the nose. Lacasa blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Rubble doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Rubble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa scores with the left hand. Rubble knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacasa throws a hook but Rubble blocks it.
Rubble is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lacasa with a body shot.
Rubble misses with a wild body shot.
Rubble has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rubble connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lacasa. Lacasa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rubble misses with a hook.
Rubble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa throwing a counter right hand but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Lacasa drops his hands momentarily and Rubble takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rubble misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rubble ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Jab, jab by Rubble - just one landing.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacasa lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rubble darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Rubble on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Lacasa lands a jab to the nose.
Lacasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Rubble. That snapped Lacasa's head back.
Rubble doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Rubble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Rubble jabs Lacasa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rubble moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rubble scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
Rubble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rubble misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lacasa.
Rubble takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rubble walks into a jab.
Lacasa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rubble moves out of range of the strikes.
Rubble is looking for the big counter here.
Rubble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa lands with a hook. Rubble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Rubble.
Lacasa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubble on the side of the head.
Lacasa punishes Rubble's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Lacasa coming out on top.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubble.
A swing and a miss from Rubble.
Rubble uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lacasa has time to react.
Lacasa throws a jab when Rubble was well out of range.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubble.
Rubble throws a big shot that misses.
Rubble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Lacasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubble throws out the jab.
Lacasa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubble counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lacasa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacasa throws a shot to the body.
Rubble looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Rubble misses with a straight left.
Lacasa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubble was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacasa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa 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#
Lacasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubble.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Rubble saw that one coming.
Lacasa looks to land a combination. Rubble sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rubble ducks right into an uppercut from Lacasa.
Rubble just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa staying out of range there.
Rubble gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacasa.
Rubble scores with a hook.
Rubble takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Rubble ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa throws a hook but Rubble avoids it easily.
Lacasa slips a jab from Rubble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa defending well as Rubble loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacasa misses its target.
Rubble throws a hook to the side of Lacasa's head but Lacasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rubble needs to keep his hands up - Lacasa had a free shot at his head there.
Rubble swinging wildly here.
Lacasa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubble circles away quickly and effectively.
Rubble looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacasa is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacasa.#T1#
Lacasa misses with a body shot.
Lacasa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubble on the side of the head.
Rubble swings for the body but Lacasa moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Rubble - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubble. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rubble.
Lacasa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rubble moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rubble walks into a jab.
Lacasa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lacasa loads up on a big right hand but Rubble slips the punch.
Rubble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Lacasa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa throws out a powerful jab.
A right-left combo lands from Lacasa.
Rubble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rubble dodges the punch combination from Lacasa.
A nice side step and Rubble releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rubble closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rubble misses with a straight right. #T2#
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa moves away from the strike by Rubble.
Rubble looks to land a left hand but Lacasa moved out of range nicely.
Lacasa stalks Rubble and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rubble's face. Rubble staggers backwards, shaken.
Lacasa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Rubble releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lacasa punishes Rubble's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubble moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Rubble is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lacasa.
Rubble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rubble cracks Lacasa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lacasa misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Lacasa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Rubble tries to clinch up but Lacasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Lacasa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lacasa throws the left hand but Rubble avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Rubble ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a lazy right hand but Rubble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rubble let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lacasa cracks Rubble with an open hand slap.
Lacasa thuds his right hand into Rubble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Rubble misses.
Rubble cracks Lacasa with a good jab.
Rubble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacasa ducks right into an uppercut from Rubble.
Rubble misses with a hook. Lacasa ducked under it nicely.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubble.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rubble.
Rubble throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Lacasa. Beautiful body shot.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Rubble moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rubble.
Rubble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubble missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacasa with a jab.
Rubble moves away from the strike by Lacasa. #T4#
Lacasa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rubble lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacasa throws out a loose jab but Rubble uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubble. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
A big left from Rubble misses.
Lacasa throwing a counter right hand but Rubble manages to avoid it.
Lacasa throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubble.
Lacasa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lacasa missing with a left hand there. Rubble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubble tries to clinch up.
Rubble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubble looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Rubble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubble on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Lacasa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Rubble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacasa.
Lacasa keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacasa ducks under a wild hook from Rubble.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Lacasa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lacasa 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BWMMA 8 135 Tourny
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
Lacasa slips a jab and a cross from Farman. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Farman as Lacasa tries to tie him up.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Farman.
Farman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farman has a couple of punches blocked by Lacasa.
Farman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacasa's elbow.
Lacasa tries to score a body lock takedown but Farman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lacasa tries to pull guard but Farman holds him up against the cage and eventually Lacasa drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa is trying to pull guard but Farman has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Lacasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacasa.
Lacasa jumps guard but Farman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lacasa successfully pulls guard.
Lacasa being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SU2#
Farman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lacasa, up you get!
Lacasa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lacasa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacasa, as that shot connected.
Lacasa with a hook.
Lacasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farman manages to avoid it.
Farman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farman.
Farman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lacasa doesn't seem bothered though.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacasa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Farman lands with a cross.
Lacasa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farman slips under a jab from Lacasa.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Farman drives through and clinches with Lacasa against the cage.
Farman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lacasa is trying to pull guard but Farman has him pressed against the cage.
Farman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Farman.
A short right from Farman on the inside. #TD#
Lacasa jumps into guard, dragging Farman to the mat. #SUB#
Lacasa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Farman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lacasa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacasa is looking for a sweep.
Farman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Farman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Farman stands up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacasa.
Lacasa takes a swing at Farman's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Farman.
Lacasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacasa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Farman counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacasa catches Farman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Farman punishes Lacasa's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacasa lands a body shot.
Farman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacasa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Farman.
Farman connects with a body shot that sends Lacasa's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Farman.
Lacasa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lacasa lands a slapping body shot.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Farman misses its intended target.
Lacasa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lacasa.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Farman moved out of range nicely.
Farman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farman throws a right hand that Lacasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Lacasa also avoids with ease.
Farman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
Farman throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zafir Farman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Farman scores with a jab to the head.
Lacasa throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Farman walks into a straight right hand from Lacasa.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Farman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Farman at a distance.
Lacasa lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farman cracks Lacasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacasa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a nice shot to the body.
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 jab from Farman misses.
Lacasa needs to keep his hands up - Farman had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Lacasa there.
Farman throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farman throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Farman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Farman's belly button to the back.#T1#
Lacasa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lacasa slips under a jab from Farman.
Lacasa connects with a body shot that sends Farman's belly button to the back.
Lacasa misses with a straight left.
Lacasa throws a shot from downtown. Farman moves away and avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Lacasa.
Farman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Farman throws a big shot that misses.
Farman lands a really nice looking cross but Lacasa seems unphased.
Lacasa slips under a jab.
Farman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Farman.
Farman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Lacasa.
Lacasa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farman throws out the jab.
Lacasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farman! But no joy.#T2#
Farman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lacasa slips a jab from Farman.
Good standup being displayed there by Farman as he connects with a hook.
Lacasa throws a hook but Farman blocks it.
Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farman.
Some wild striking there from Lacasa.
Lacasa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Farman on the side of the head.
Farman moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Farman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Farman 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.
Farman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Farman slips a jab from Lacasa.
Farman throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacasa cracks Farman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lacasa defending well as Farman loads up on a big left hand.
Farman slips a straight right by Lacasa.#T3#
Farman lands a nice hook to Lacasa's body. Lacasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Farman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farman lands a really nice looking cross but Lacasa seems unphased.
A slow jab from Farman misses its intended target.
Farman blocks a jab.
Farman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacasa moves away.
Farman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Farman ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa avoids the body shot from Farman.
Lacasa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lacasa's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacasa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Farman moves out of range as Lacasa strikes.
Lacasa misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa scores with a hook.
Farman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lacasa swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Farman counter with a right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Farman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lacasa misses with the combination.
Lacasa walks into a stiff left hand from Farman.#ROC2#Lacasa is rocked!
Farman slips under a jab.
Oh Lacasa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farman throws out a powerful jab.
Farman cracks Lacasa with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zafir Farman!
A relieved looking Zafir Farman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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