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Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 207     
Date:   Nov 25, 2022
#R1#
Jain tries to clinch but Casey moves away
and Casey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Casey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Casey sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Jain drives through and clinches with Casey against the cage. #BC#
Jain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jain throws a push kick but Casey slaps the foot to one side.
Casey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Jain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Casey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain wants to stand but Casey has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Casey is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jain trying to keep a closed guard but Casey is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Casey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Casey has managed to get both his arms back between Jain's legs - danger averted.
Casey stands and throws Jain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jain being controlled for a moment.
Casey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jain! #T2##SUB2#
Casey is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jain has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jain is looking to get to half guard.
Casey trying to control but Jain is having none of it.
Jain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jain can't escape the position.
Jain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Jain wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Casey working for a choke but Jain is defending well.
Jain wants to control his opponent's hands but Casey gets his hands free.
Jain rolls, trying to escape but Casey keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Jain defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Casey's arms.
Jain trying to get back to his feet but Casey is in full control for now.
Jain tries to escape the position. #T4##SUB2#
Jain showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Jain is having to fend off submission attempts from Casey, who is looking to sink in the choke. Casey doesn't have the hooks in though and Jain manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Jain wants to control from the top but Casey keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jain passes into half guard.
It looks like Jain is going to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yellow Belt Casey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Casey!
Jain walks into a straight right hand from Casey.#TD#
Jain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Casey can't do much from the bottom here.
Casey is being controlled here.
Jain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casey keeps working.
Jain staying calm.
Casey is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Casey dodges the ground and pound from Jain.
You can see the frustration on Casey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Casey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jain.
Jain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casey keeps working.
Jain tries to get to his feet but Casey is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Jain in his guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Casey looking to control.
Casey wants to sweep but no luck.
Jain distracts Casey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jain wanted to stand there but Casey had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Jain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Casey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Casey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jain is trying to control. Casey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Casey tries to roll over but Jain keeps him under control.
Moganesh Jain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jain trying to pass the guard but Casey defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Casey tries to roll over but Jain keeps him under control.
Jain is thwarting Casey's attempts to control the position.
Jain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Jain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Casey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Casey defending well though.
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 Moganesh Jain will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Jain clinches with his opponent.
Jain stalling.
Jain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jain gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Jain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Jain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jain showed some decent athleticism there.
Casey trying to hold on to Jain's head to control him but Jain postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain wants to stand up but Casey has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1#
Jain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jain trying to mount his opponent but Casey defends it.
Jain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jain is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Casey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jain. #SUB2#
Casey looking for a guillotine here but Jain defends easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jain postures up in Casey's guard and throws a big left but Casey blocks it.
Jain controlling from the top position.
Jain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Jain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Casey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jain is working away from the top position though.
Jain prevents Casey from improving his position.
Jain trying to pass the guard but Casey defending well.
Casey trying to control here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Jain seems content to control.#SUB2#
Casey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Casey tries to roll over but Jain keeps him under control.
Jain wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Casey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jain as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moganesh Jain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jain 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moganesh Jain!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 197     
Date:   Oct 23, 2022
#R1#
Goncalves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jain moves away.
Goncalves connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Jain closes the distance and clinches.
Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Jain misses with a punch on the inside.
Jain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goncalves after a bit of a struggle.
Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jain trying to land knees to the body.
Goncalves avoiding damage. #BC2#
Goncalves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jain moves away from the strike by Goncalves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goncalves! But no joy.
Goncalves misses with a looping left.
Jain misses with a takedown attempt - Goncalves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Goncalves.
Jain wants to clinch.#T1#
Goncalves 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.
Goncalves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves throws a big shot that misses.
Jain is looking to counter the offense by Goncalves and move into the clinch.
Jain blocks a jab.
Jain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Goncalves.
Goncalves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jain has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jain is defended easily by Goncalves.#T2#
Goncalves connects with a leg kick.
Jain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guilherme Goncalves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goncalves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jain moves away.
Goncalves 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.#CL#
Jain moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Goncalves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goncalves. That's going to slow Jain down.
Jain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Jain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goncalves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Jain decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jain tries to close the distance and clinch but Goncalves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goncalves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Jain has managed to clinch. #T3##BC#
Jain manages to break the clinch.
Goncalves misses with a body shot. #TD#
Jain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jain with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goncalves pushes Jain off looking to stand but Jain dives back in and keeps control.
Goncalves is trying to maintain the position but Jain is very close to passing his half guard.
Goncalves is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jain trying to control the action but Goncalves is working from the bottom. #T4##SU#
Jain decides to stand up.
Goncalves misses with a wild combination.
Goncalves swats away the attempt to clinch by Jain.
Goncalves throws a head kick that Jain semi-blocks.
Jain shoots in but Goncalves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goncalves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goncalves lands with a right hand.
Jain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Goncalves scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jain darts in looking for a takedown but Goncalves gets double underhooks and turns Jain into the cage.
Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Jain is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Goncalves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Goncalves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jain throws a wild body kick that Goncalves sees coming a mile off.
Goncalves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Jain counters with a takedown into side control.
Jain is looking to take a break and control but Goncalves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Jain has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Goncalves misses with a two punch combination.
Goncalves throws a lazy right hand but Jain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goncalves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Goncalves.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goncalves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jain shoots for a double leg takedown but Goncalves sprawls well. He's pushed Jain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moganesh Jain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goncalves looks to score with a jab to the body but Jain is just out of range.#T1#
Jain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jain is defended easily by Goncalves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves lands with a cross. #TD#
Jain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Goncalves to the ground. Jain is now in Goncalves's guard.
Goncalves tries to strike from the bottom.
Goncalves keeping full guard, as Jain tries to pass.
Goncalves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goncalves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2##SU#
Jain decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Goncalves, up you get!
Goncalves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Goncalves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goncalves digs a good hook to Jain's body.
Jain ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.#TD#
Jain shoots in and gets a takedown into Goncalves's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goncalves wants to stand and escape but Jain is having none of it.
Goncalves keeping moving, preventing Jain from controlling successfully.
Goncalves wants to sweep here but Jain controlling him for the moment.
Moganesh Jain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Jain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goncalves pulls Jain in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goncalves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jain shoots in looking for a takedown but Goncalves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Goncalves both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Moganesh Jain has been cut.
Goncalves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Goncalves lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Goncalves.
Goncalves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut. Jain saw that one coming.
Goncalves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Jain darts in and clinches Goncalves up against the cage.
Jain can't find room to land a body shot as Goncalves controls the action. #BC#
Jain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goncalves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jain misses with a series of wild punches.
Jain looks for a takedown but Goncalves sprawls well.
Goncalves tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
Jain looks for a takedown but Goncalves sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guilherme Goncalves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moganesh Jain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Goncalves thuds his right hand into Jain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Goncalves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goncalves lands a jab.
Goncalves stuffs the takedown.
Goncalves scores with a shot to the body.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Jain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goncalves's waist but Goncalves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jain off to one side.
Goncalves misses with a head kick.
Jain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Jain clinches up with Goncalves and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goncalves uses from the top position.
Goncalves passes into half guard.
Goncalves is pressing down on Jain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jain is holding on for now. #T1#
Jain trying to hold on to Goncalves's head to control him but Goncalves postures up.
Goncalves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goncalves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goncalves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goncalves looking to ground and pound but Jain is blocking nicely.
Jain regains half guard.#T2#
Jain trying to hold on to Goncalves's head to control him but Goncalves postures up. #SU2#
Goncalves postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jain to stand up.
Jain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goncalves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jain closes the distance and clinches up with Goncalves, looking for a takedown. Jain pushes Goncalves against the cage but Goncalves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goncalves defends well and Jain ends up having to push Goncalves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jain throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goncalves blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Goncalves breaks from the clinch.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goncalves.
It seemed like Goncalves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goncalves throws a hook but Jain blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goncalves.
Jain moves in looking to clinch but Goncalves pushes him off.#T3#
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goncalves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goncalves misses with a few strikes there.
Goncalves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goncalves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goncalves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moganesh Jain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goncalves scores with a sloppy right hand. Jain should have avoided that one.
Goncalves scores with the left hand. Jain knows he should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jain.
Jain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goncalves finds it's way round the side to connect with Jain's head.
Jain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goncalves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jain somewhat.#T4#
Goncalves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jain under the eye.
Jain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves's corner calls for a 1-2. Goncalves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goncalves scores with a shot to the body.
Goncalves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goncalves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Jain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Goncalves breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Goncalves.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut
and Jain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jain throws a nice looking combination but Goncalves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Goncalves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goncalves 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 Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Goncalves!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 188     
Date:   Sep 30, 2022
#R1#
Jean Baptiste lands a front kick.
Jean Baptiste throws out a leg kick but Jain moves out of range and Jean Baptiste only half commits.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck for Jain with that takedown attempt.
Jain slips under a jab.
Jain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Jain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jean Baptiste throws a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Jain.
Jean Baptiste lands with a kick to the temple. Jain shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Moganesh Jain has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jean Baptiste swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Jean Baptiste keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Jain.
Jean Baptiste slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jain gets the takedown into side control.
Jean Baptiste is trying to get back to half guard.
Jain trying to control the position but Jean Baptiste is working away. #T2#
Jean Baptiste is trying to control Jain's posture but Jain avoids it.
Jean Baptiste holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jean Baptiste tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jain presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SUB#
Jain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jean Baptiste has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jean Baptiste is looking to escape.
Jain throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Jean Baptiste tries to lock up and control but Jain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jean Baptiste is squirming around, avoiding Jain's attempts to control the action.
Jain looking to finish with strikes here!
Jean Baptiste blocking the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Jain working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jean Baptiste is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jain controlling his opponent. #SU#
Jain is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jean Baptiste keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jean Baptiste now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jain fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moganesh Jain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jean Baptiste scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jean Baptiste is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jean Baptiste as he jumps to the side.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jain counters with a right hand to the body.
Jean Baptiste's corner calls for a 1-2. Jean Baptiste obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jean Baptiste cracks Jain with a good jab.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste connects with a jab.
Jean Baptiste lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Jain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jean Baptiste is trying to defend but Jain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Jain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Jean Baptiste wants to get back to full guard.#SU#
Jain gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jean Baptiste finds it's way round the side to connect with Jain's head.
Jain throws a head kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste stuffs the takedown attempt from Jain. Jain gets slowly back to his feet.
Jean Baptiste has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Jain shoots in for a takedown but Jean Baptiste shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jean Baptiste throws a good cross that connects.
Jean Baptiste with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Jain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jain takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Jean Baptiste misses.
Jain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jean Baptiste is fending him off so far but Jain persists. Nope, Jean Baptiste circles away and we're back to standing.
Jain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jean Baptiste sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jain somewhat.
Jean Baptiste tries a quick counter leg kick but Jain is wise to it.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jean Baptiste keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Jain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Jean Baptiste scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Jain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jain throws an elbow that misses.
Jain jumps guard but Jean Baptiste turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jain tries a body shot but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jean Baptiste scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jean Baptiste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jain fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jean Baptiste lands with a left to the head.
Jean Baptiste misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Still in the clinch, Jean Baptiste scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jean Baptiste fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Jain.
Jain blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jean Baptiste walks away with a smile on his face. Jain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jean Baptiste sizes up Jain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste looks to land a right hand but Jain moved out of range.
Jain wants to clinch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jean Baptiste throws a head kick that Jain semi-blocks.
Moganesh Jain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jean Baptiste as he jumps to the side.
Jain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jean Baptiste can pounce on him.
Brady Jean Baptiste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Jain was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moganesh Jain'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#
Jean Baptiste works Jain's body with a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jean Baptiste circles away.
Jain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jean Baptiste keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jain in his tracks.
Jean Baptiste digs a good hook to Jain's body.
Jain blocks a head kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jain misses with the combination.
Jean Baptiste throws out a counter right but Jain avoids it with no problem.
Jain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jean Baptiste's waist but Jean Baptiste gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jain off to one side.
Jain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jean Baptiste finds it's way round the side to connect with Jain's head.
Brady Jean Baptiste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jain is looking to clinch.
Jain tries for a takedown but Jean Baptiste circles away easily
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jean Baptiste!
Jean Baptiste throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jain tries to close the distance and clinch but Jean Baptiste swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jean Baptiste scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jean Baptiste avoids it really well and circles away.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Jain moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jain shoots in and drives through. Jean Baptiste sprawls well.
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Jean Baptiste there.
Jean Baptiste showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jain.
Jain takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Jain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jean Baptiste is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Jean Baptiste keeping control of the position.
Jean Baptiste moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jean Baptiste is trying to keep Jain in close.
Moganesh Jain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jain throws a big right hand that misses.
Jain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jain is fighting to break Jean Baptiste's control of his arms but Jean Baptiste is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jean Baptiste wants to sweep here but Jain controlling him for the moment.
Moganesh Jain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jean Baptiste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jean Baptiste pinned against the cage. Jean Baptiste gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jain fails with the takedown
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Jean Baptiste.
The crowd cheers as Jean Baptiste lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jain doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jean Baptiste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jean Baptiste 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!

A very excited looking Brady Jean Baptiste 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 178     
Date:   Sep 03, 2022
#R1#
Van Beest pushes Jain away with a front kick.
Jain throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Van Beest was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Beest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Beest turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Beest was well out of range. Poor timing from Jain.
Van Beest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Jain misses.
Van Beest throws a push kick but Jain slaps the foot to one side.
Jain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Beest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jain.
Van Beest tries to counter with a clinch but Jain shakes him off and moves away.
Van Beest misses with a hook. Jain ducked under it nicely.
Moganesh Jain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Beest connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Van Beest throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Beest moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Van Beest moves away from the strike by Jain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Van Beest.
Van Beest misses with a looping right.
Jain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Beest sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Beest only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Beest lands a lovely overhand right.
Jain swings for the body but Van Beest moves out of range.
Van Beest turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Jain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Beest uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jain.
Jain lands a jab to Van Beest's midsection.
Jain throws the left hand but Van Beest avoids the punch easily.
Van Beest throws a body kick that misses.
Van Beest looks to score with a jab to the body but Jain is just out of range.
Jain lands a lovely overhand right.
Jain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jain checks a low kick from Van Beest.
Jain misses the shot to the body.
Dirk Van Beest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Beest - that will leave a mark! #TD#
Van Beest gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Van Beest looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jain passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Beest is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Jain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Beest has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jain but great work by Van Beest.
Jain parries the strikes from Van Beest easily there. Van Beest is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jain to escape.
Jain tries to buck Van Beest off but Van Beest is having none of it.
Van Beest working the ground and pound.
Jain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Van Beest's best efforts.
Jain tries to get to full guard but Van Beest has control of the leg.
Jain is not content to let Van Beest control the position.#T3#
Van Beest not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Beest is pressing down on Jain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jain is holding on for now.
Jain tries to roll over but Van Beest keeps him under control.
Van Beest not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jain is defending against the submission attempts here by Van Beest.
Jain wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Beest is keen to just control but Jain is a slippery customer.
Van Beest throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jain trying to hold on to Van Beest's head to control him but Van Beest postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Beest moves away from the strike by Jain.
Van Beest connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jain. Jain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Beest. #CL2#
Van Beest instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Van Beest dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Beest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Beest tries a head kick but it misses.
Jain misses the jab.
Jain looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Beest is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Van Beest.
Jain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jain moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Beest.
Van Beest throws a solid leg kick but Jain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Beest.
A little feinted left hand from Jain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Beest throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Beest is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Beest wants to land a leg kick but Jain is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Beest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jain.
Van Beest scoring well with a low kick there.
Jain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jain ducks under a wild hook from Van Beest.
Van Beest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jain.
Van Beest appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Jain checks a low kick from Van Beest.
Jain shoots in for a takedown but Van Beest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jain scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Jain misses.
Van Beest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Jain misses its target.
Van Beest throws a body punch but Jain moves out of range.
Jain looks to land a right hand but Van Beest moved out of range.
Van Beest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dirk Van Beest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Beest looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jain looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Beest is just out of range.
Van Beest walks into a stiff left hand from Jain.
Jain misses with a looping right.
Van Beest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jain throws out the jab.
Van Beest throws a head kick but Jain moves out of range. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Beest!
Van Beest connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jain shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Beest tries to sprawl out of it but Jain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Beest manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jain misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Beest counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jain is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van Beest's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Beest manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Jain - just one landing.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jain connects with a looping right hand.
Jain throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Beest.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Beest looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jain throws a body punch but Van Beest moves out of range.
Van Beest has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Beest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Jain lands a nice shot to the body.
Jain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jain throwing a counter right hand but Van Beest manages to avoid it.
Jain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Beest.
Van Beest jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Beest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jain.
Van Beest feints a counter leg kick.
Jain throws a looping overhand right but Van Beest ducks down to avoid it.
Van Beest throws a leg kick but Jain moved away.
Jain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Beest slips under a jab.
Van Beest throws a wild body kick that Jain sees coming a mile off.
Jain misses with a hook. Van Beest ducked under it nicely.
Van Beest moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Jain misses.
Jain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Beest moves away from the strike by Jain.
Van Beest throws a head kick that misses.
Van Beest wants to slow Jain down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Van Beest misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jain looks to land a right hand but Van Beest moved out of range.
Jain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Beest throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Beest pushes Jain away with a front kick.#CL2#
Van Beest closes the distance and pushes Jain back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Van Beest.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Beest.
Van Beest scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Beest looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jain avoiding damage as Van Beest throws knees to the body.
Van Beest misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jain.
Jain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jain.
Jain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Beest working aggressively here.
Van Beest tries a body shot but Jain blocks it.
Van Beest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Moganesh Jain will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Beest makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Beest throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jain misses with a left hand
and Van Beest counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Beest with the inside leg kick.
Van Beest tries to clinch up.
Jain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Beest ducks under a wild hook from Jain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jain. Van Beest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Beest throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jain throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Beest.
Jain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain connects with a jab.
Van Beest moves out of range as Jain strikes.
A big left from Van Beest misses.
Jain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jain misses with a hook to the body
and Van Beest cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Jain blocks the body kick.
Jain looks to land a left hand but Van Beest moved out of range nicely.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Van Beest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jain misses with a straight left.
Van Beest moves away from the strike by Jain.
Van Beest wants to counter with a clinch but Jain pushes him away.
Jain loads up on a big right hand but Van Beest slips the punch.
Van Beest uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Jain misses the body punch
and Van Beest counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jain punishes Van Beest's body with a nice straight punch.
Jain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Beest.
Van Beest misses with a body kick.
Jain looks to land a left hand but Van Beest moved out of range nicely.
Jain takes a swing at Van Beest's ribcage but misses.
Van Beest lands with a shot to the body.
Jain misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Beest counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Jain avoids the head kick by Van Beest.
Jain throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Beest counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Beest darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Beest.
Despite the aggression on Van Beest's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Beest wants to clinch
and Jain counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Van Beest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jain has a couple of punches blocked by Van Beest.
Jain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Jain fails to land.
Van Beest scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Moganesh Jain has been cut.
Jain managing to block the knees to the body from Van Beest.
Van Beest throws an elbow that misses.
Jain lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Beest backwards.
Van Beest takes a shot to the head.
Jain dodges an elbow strike from Van Beest. #T3#
Van Beest looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jain gets through Van Beest's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Beest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jain lands with a right to the head.
Jain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Beest tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Jain.
Nice body punch from Jain - that landed with a thud.
Van Beest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Jain.
Jain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jain lands a left hand.
Jain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moganesh Jain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jain lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Beest blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jain swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Beest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Van Beest.
Jain will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Jain swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Beest uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Beest tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jain's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jain.
Van Beest lands an elbow inside that Jain shrugs off.
Jain lands a right hand.
Van Beest has a couple of punches blocked by Jain.
Jain blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Jain.
Jain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jain misses with the head strike.
Jain pushes Van Beest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jain misses with the head strike.
Van Beest tries a knee to the head but Jain blocks it.
Van Beest misses with a knee strike.
Jain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Beest backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Beest blocks an uppercut.
Jain pushes Van Beest back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jain has a couple of punches blocked by Van Beest.
Jain scores with a hook to the body.
Jain lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moganesh Jain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moganesh Jain!

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

 

Event: C118: Olsen vs. Puno     
Date:   Aug 06, 2022
#R1#
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Hop is out of range.
Hop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samsonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hop moves away from the strike by Samsonov.
Hop takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Samsonov drops Hop with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hop looks back up at him and smiles so Samsonov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Hop is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samsonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hop is still on wobbly legs! Can Samsonov finish him?
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Hop is out of range.
Hop seems to have recovered his senses.
Hop is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Samsonov Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hop is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Samsonov!
Our winner, Ivan Samsonov, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 166     
Date:   Aug 03, 2022
#R1#
Bandini leaves Jain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Jain misses.
Bandini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandini defending well as Jain loads up on a big left hand.
Bandini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jain connects with a nice looking jab.
Bandini slips under a jab.
Bandini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jain fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jain.
Bandini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jain with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain loads up on a big right hand but Bandini slips the punch.
Bandini defending well as Jain loads up on a big left hand.
Jain lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bandini.#T1#
Jain misses with a body shot.
Bandini takes one to the chin there.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Jain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandini moves away.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jain.
Jain swings widly with a right hand
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jain.
Jain tries to bum rush Bandini with a series of wild strikes but Bandini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandini throws out a loose jab but Jain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandini ducks under a wild hook from Jain.
Bandini has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jain misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Bandini connects with a crisp jab.
Jain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jain misses with a body shot
and Bandini counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Jain throws a body punch but Bandini moves out of range.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandini tries to move into range but Jain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Jain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bandini looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jain is looking to stall here but Bandini recovers full guard.
Jain wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #T3##ES2#
Bandini has his feet on Jain's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bandini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jain looks to land a right hand but Bandini moved out of range.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandini under the eye.
A slow jab from Jain misses its intended target.
Bandini throws a looping overhand right but Jain ducks down to avoid it.
Jain throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
Jain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Bandini blocks a jab.
Bandini moves forwards but Jain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandini under the eye.
Jain misses with a looping right.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Bandini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Jain misses the shot to the body.
Jain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bandini to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Bandini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandini misses with a wild body shot.
Jain is looking to counter punch.
Jain lunges at Bandini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bandini's hand.
Jain throws an overhand right that lands on Bandini's shoulder, as Bandini tries to avoid the shot.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jain.
Jain misses the shot to the body.
Bandini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jain. Bandini does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moganesh Jain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jain misses with a left hand
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jain loads up on a big right hand but Bandini slips the punch.
Bandini blocks a jab.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandini.
Jain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandini slips a straight right by Jain.
Moganesh Jain is winning the standup battle so far.
Jain misses with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Jain finds it's target.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandini 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jain.
Jain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandini.
Jain misses with a hook to the body
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
Jain lands a jab.
Jain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Jain misses the shot to the body.
Bandini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jain is defended easily by Bandini.
The fighters circling - Jain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandini slips under a jab from Jain.
Jain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandini can do to turn this around?
Bandini walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Jain.
Jain misses with a hook.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bandini slips a jab from Jain.
Jain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jain misses with a left hand
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Jain misses with an uppercut
and Bandini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandini throws out a counter right but Jain avoids it with no problem.
Jain misses with a hook
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandini throws a jab but it's blocked by Jain.
Jain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Jain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandini slips under a jab from Jain.
A slow jab from Jain misses its intended target.
Bandini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jain under the eye.
Bandini throws a lazy right hand but Jain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Jain misses.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bandini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jain momentarily.
Jain looks to throw the jab but Bandini is out of range. #T3#
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jain misses the shot to the body.
Jain lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandini. Jain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jain swings for the body but Bandini moves out of range.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Jain misses
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
Bandini slips under a jab.
Bandini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bandini staying out of range there.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandini avoids the body shot from Jain.
Jain looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandini is just out of range.
Jain defending well as Bandini loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Jain throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandini in his tracks.
Jain misses with a jab to the body
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bandini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jain misses with an uppercut
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jain misses the body punch
and Bandini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandini thuds his right hand into Jain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandini. #TD#
Jain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bandini to the mat! Bandini manages to get full guard.
Bandini is looking to stand up but Jain isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mac Bandini will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jain looks to land a right hand but Bandini moved out of range.
Jain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Bandini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jain.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bandini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
A slow jab from Jain misses its intended target.
Bandini cracks Jain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jain misses with an uppercut
and Bandini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Jain cracks Bandini with a good jab.
Jain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandini.
Jain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Jain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jain looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandini is just out of range.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jain lands with a shot to the body.
Jain misses with an uppercut
and Bandini counters with a right hand to the body.
Bandini avoids the body shot from Jain.
Bandini slips a straight right by Jain.
Jain throws a shot from downtown. Bandini moves away and avoids it.
Bandini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jain looks to throw the jab but Bandini is out of range.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Bandini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jain lands with a cross.
Jain lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
A jab from Jain misses.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jain closes the distance and clinches up with Bandini, looking for a takedown. Jain pushes Bandini against the cage but Bandini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jain misses with a wild body shot.
Moganesh Jain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandini moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Jain throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandini moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jain misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jain throws a body punch but Bandini moves out of range.
It seemed like Bandini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jain throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain dives in for a single leg takedown but Bandini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jain lands with a light punch inside.
Jain misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Bandini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Bandini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jain on the side of the head.
Jain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandini's waist but Bandini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jain off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandini takes one to the side of the head.
Jain throws a hook but Bandini blocks it.
Jain misses with a left hand
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Jain misses
and Bandini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Jain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bandini was covering up waiting for the punch and Jain finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Bandini has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jain is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jain misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bandini breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Bandini loads up on a big right hand but Jain slips the punch.
Jain misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Bandini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bandini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bandini! But no joy.
Bandini misses with a right hand
and Jain counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Bandini misses.
Jain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bandini moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Jain with a jab.
Jain misses with a left hand
letting Bandini counter with a right hand.
Jain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jain looks to land a right hand but Bandini moved out of range.
Bandini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Bandini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandini now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moganesh Jain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jain 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moganesh Jain!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 160     
Date:   Jul 08, 2022
#R1#
Jain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dankula.
Jain throws a hook but Dankula blocks it.
Jab by Jain.
No joy there for Dankula, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Jain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dankula doesn't seem phased though.
Jain throws a shot from downtown. Dankula moves away and avoids it.
Jain checks a low kick from Dankula.
An attempted straight right counter from Jain misses the target.
Dankula ducks under a wild hook from Jain.
Nice defenses there by Dankula.
Jain needs to keep his hands up - Dankula had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Moganesh Jain has been cut.
Jain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Jain manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dankula on his heels. He'll look to pass Dankula's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankula being controlled here, momentarily.
Dankula wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dankula swivels though and keeps the full 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.
Dankula controls Jain momentarily but Jain frees himself.
Dankula keeping moving, preventing Jain from controlling successfully.
Jain passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jain is looking to take a break and control but Dankula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dankula prevents Jain from moving into mount.
Jain passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dankula! #SUB#
Jain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Jain tries to control but Dankula wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dankula can't escape the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jain controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Jain jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dankula manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Jain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dankula, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dankula wants to control but Jain postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moganesh Jain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moganesh Jain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jain works Dankula's body with a nice hook.
Jain throws the left hand but Dankula avoids the punch easily.
Jain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Jain catches Dankula right on the button with a cross.
Dankula moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Jain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moganesh Jain is winning the standup battle so far.
Dankula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jain feinted with a counter takedown.
Dankula takes a swing at Jain's ribcage but misses.
Jain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dankula can do to turn this around?
Dankula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jain throws an overhand right that lands on Dankula's shoulder, as Dankula tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Jain.
Dankula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dankula scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankula misses with a wild body shot.
Jain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dankula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dankula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jain moves away.
Dankula misses with an uppercut.
Jain throwing a counter right hand but Dankula manages to avoid it.
Jain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dankula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jain manages to avoid it.
Dankula walks into a left hand. #T1#
Dankula throws a hook but Jain blocks it.
Dankula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jain moves away.
Jain misses with an uppercut. Dankula saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dankula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jain.
Decent striking displayed by Jain there.
A swing and a miss from Jain.
Good work by Jain as he checks the leg kick.
Jain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dankula takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Dankula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dankula works Jain's body with a nice hook.
Dankula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jain was well out of range. Poor timing from Dankula.
Jain throws a hook to the side of Dankula's head but Dankula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Jain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankula is not content to let Jain control the position. #SUB#
Jain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
Jain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moganesh Jain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dankula seems a little lost for a moment, as Jain dominates the positioning.#T3#
Dankula tries to buck Jain off but Jain is having none of it.#SUB#
Jain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dankula is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jain trying to control the action but Dankula is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jain darts in looking for a takedown but Dankula gets double underhooks and turns Jain into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moganesh Jain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moganesh Jain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jain lands a jab to Dankula's midsection.
Dankula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dankula misses with a kick to the body.
Jain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dankula on the side of the head.
Jain connects with a crisp jab.
Jain throws a looping overhand right but Dankula ducks down to avoid it.
Jain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dankula throws a right and a left that Jain avoids nicely.
Dankula just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Dankula finds it's target.
Dankula misses with a wild combination.
Jain slips under a jab from Dankula.
Dankula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jain misses with an uppercut.
Dankula slips under a jab.
Dankula moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Jain misses with an uppercut. Dankula saw that one coming.
Jain throws a shot from downtown. Dankula moves away and avoids it.
Dankula scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Jain throws a looping overhand right but Dankula ducks down to avoid it.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Jain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jain throws the left hand but Dankula avoids the punch easily.
Jain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dankula momentarily.
Count Dankula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dankula connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dankula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dankula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jain connects with a body shot.
Jain looks to land a right hand but Dankula moved out of range.
Jain ducks under a wild hook from Dankula.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Dankula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jain's corner calls for a 1-2. Jain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jain cracks Dankula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dankula fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dankula is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jain rather than just go for the knockout.
Jain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dankula manages to avoid it.
Jain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Dankula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jain throws a hook but Dankula avoids it easily.#KD2#
Dankula lands a left and a right that send Jain crashing to the mat, dazed. Dankula thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Jain is rocked!
Dankula avoids the body shot from Jain.
Dankula throws a hook but Jain blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Dankula.
Jain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dankula.
Jain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dankula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dankula moves away from the strike by Jain.
It seemed like Dankula was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dankula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jain's corner calls for a 1-2. Jain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dankula.
Jain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dankula moves away.
Dankula ducks right into an uppercut from Jain.
A slow jab from Jain misses its intended target.
Dankula looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Dankula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jain.
Jain lunges at Dankula with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dankula's hand.
Jain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jain connects with a nice looking jab.
Dankula avoids the body shot from Jain.
Dankula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dankula connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jain. Jain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dankula throws a body punch but Jain moves out of range.
Jain misses with a looping left.
Dankula looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jain checks a low kick from Dankula.
Dankula misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jain.
Jain lands with a right hand.
Jain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jain stuns Dankula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dankula listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Dankula tests Jain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jain looks to score with a jab to the body but Dankula is just out of range.
Jain staying out of range there.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Dankula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dankula misses with a looping right.
Jain throws a lazy uppercut
and Dankula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Dankula.
Dankula takes a swing at Jain's ribcage but misses.
Jain scores with a jab. Dankula acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dankula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dankula misses with an uppercut. Jain saw that one coming.
Dankula misses with a hook
and Jain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dankula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jain throws a hook but Dankula blocks it.
Jain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dankula misses with a wild body shot.
Count Dankula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jain throws a body punch but Dankula moves out of range.

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 Moganesh Jain.
Well Jain has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moganesh Jain!

Moganesh Jain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Count Dankula stepped up to the mic, saying 'That shits whack. '.

 

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Edwards     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Irwin down.
Cassino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Cassino sprawls well. He's pushed Irwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cassino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Irwin's belly button to the back.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin closes the distance and clinches up with Cassino, looking for a takedown. Irwin pushes Cassino against the cage but Cassino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irwin takes one on the button.
Irwin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cassino connects with a body shot that sends Irwin's belly button to the back.
Irwin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cassino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino stuffs the takedown.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Irwin.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
Irwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cassino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cassino lands with a cross.
Cassino swats away the attempt to clinch by Irwin.
An inside leg kick lands from Cassino. #T1#
Irwin shoots in but Cassino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cassino connects with a jab.
Irwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Irwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Cassino looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Irwin tries to clinch but Cassino is having none of it.
Cassino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Irwin.#TD2#
Irwin gets a takedown into half guard.
Cassino is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Irwin is looking for a kimura but Cassino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irwin to get the leverage.
Irwin is looking to stall here but Cassino recovers full guard.
Cassino wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Cassino is controlling Irwin's posture.
Irwin won't allow Cassino to sweep him here.
Cassino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Irwin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cassino looking to pass the guard.
Irwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cassino's guard. #REVB#
Irwin trying to control but Cassino is working from the bottom.
Irwin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cassino keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Irwin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cassino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irwin wants to control from the top but Cassino keeps moving.
Cassino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cassino is controlling Irwin's posture.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin trying to move into half guard but instead Cassino has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Irwin wants to sweep here but Cassino controlling him for the moment.
Irwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cassino wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Irwin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cassino pushes down on Irwin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Irwin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Irwin wants to improve his position but Cassino is controlling well.
Cassino stalling.
Irwin gets back to full guard.
Irwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!

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

 

Event: C107: Brandstatter vs. Murhaa     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Stamatis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hop moves away from the strike by Stamatis.
Hop was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alexandros Stamatis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stamatis's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hop.
Stamatis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hop at a distance.
Stamatis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hop moves away.
Stamatis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hop misses with a head kick.
Stamatis just misses with a punch to the body.
Hop throws a hook but Stamatis avoids it easily.
Stamatis misses with a straight left.
Stamatis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stamatis blocks a head kick by Hop.
Hop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stamatis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hop.
A counter left hand to the body from Stamatis misses its target.#T1#
Hop misses with a body shot
and Stamatis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stamatis throws a shot to the body. #KD#
Stamatis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hop sprawling to the canvas! Hop rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stamatis finish him?! #ROC#Hop is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hip Hop has been cut.
Stamatis cracks a nice hook into Hop's ribs.
Hop is still on wobbly legs! Can Stamatis finish him?
Hop looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stamatis lands a body shot.
Stamatis lands a brutal uppercut that launches Hop off his feet! Hop tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandros Stamatis!
In his post fight interview, Alexandros Stamatis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Branko     
Date:   Jun 17, 2022
#R1#
Big Mouth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Big Mouth blocks a leg kick.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Big Mouth.
Cassino misses with a wild body shot.
Cassino throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth checks a low kick from Cassino.
Big Mouth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Big Mouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice jab there from Cassino. #CL2#
Big Mouth closes the distance and clinches.
Big Mouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Big Mouth.
Cassino tries to circle away but Big Mouth has him pinned against the cage.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Big Mouth keeps control of Cassino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Cassino.
Nice body punch from Cassino.
Big Mouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Big Mouth avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Big Mouth. #T1#
Big Mouth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cassino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Mouth lands with a nice body punch.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Big Mouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cassino.
Cassino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Mouth jabs at Cassino's body.
Big Mouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cassino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.#CL2#
Big Mouth rushes Cassino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Mouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cassino's efforts to push away.
Cassino misses with a body punch.
Cassino is trying to break the clinch but Big Mouth is controlling him.
Cassino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cassino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cassino is trying to break the clinch but Big Mouth is controlling him.
Big Mouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Big Mouth throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Big Mouth blocking some punches.
Cassino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Mouth throws a big shot that misses.
Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Big Mouth scores with the left hand. Cassino knows he should have avoided that one.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Big Mouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Big Mouth tries to avoid it.
Cassino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Big Mouth to score with a decent uppercut.
Cassino will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Big Mouth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Big Mouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cassino looks to land a left hand but Big Mouth moved out of range nicely.
Big Mouth defending well as Cassino loads up on a big left hand.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Big Mouth flicks out a counter leg kick but Cassino steps away.
Cassino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth. #CL2#
Big Mouth moves into range and clinches up with Cassino.
Cassino lands a right hand.
Big Mouth has Cassino pressed against the cage, preventing Cassino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Mouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Cassino throws a hook but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth throws a lazy right hand but Cassino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Big Mouth's leg. Big Mouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Big Mouth down.
A leg kick checked by Cassino.
Big Mouth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Big Mouth misses with a looping left.
Cassino throws a low kick but Big Mouth moves out of range easily.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Cassino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Big Mouth checks it well.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Big Mouth checks a leg kick.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Big Mouth.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth lands an overhand right.
Big Mouth moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Big Mouth lands a jab to the head.
Cassino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Big Mouth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cassino scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Big Mouth.#T4#
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Big Mouth moves away.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to land a front kick but Cassino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Big Mouth throws a push kick but Cassino slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Big Mouth
letting Cassino counter with a right hand.
Big Mouth missing with a left hand there. Cassino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick.
Big Mouth lands with a shot to the body.
Cassino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Big Mouth looks to land a right hand but Cassino moved out of range.
Big Mouth misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Big Mouth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Big Mouth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Big Mouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
A jab from Cassino misses.
Big Mouth misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino digs a good hook to Big Mouth's body.
No joy there for Big Mouth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cassino throws an off balance right hand
and Big Mouth makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cassino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Big Mouth - the referee stops the clock and Cassino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Big Mouth. Cassino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!

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

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 13, 2022
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Gerritzen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gerritzen.#CUT2#It looks like Travis Lutter has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Gerritzen as Lutter shoots in.
Lutter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gerritzen's waist but Gerritzen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lutter off to one side.
Lutter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gerritzen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Lutter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutter ducks right into an uppercut from Gerritzen.
Lutter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Business in the buildup to the fight.
Lutter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gerritzen tries to avoid it but Lutter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gerritzen to the ground. Gerritzen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lutter or perhaps it was just good defense by Gerritzen, which made it look bad.
Lutter shoots in looking for a takedown. Gerritzen tries to sprawl out of it but Lutter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gerritzen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gerritzen! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gerritzen wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Gerritzen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gerritzen lands a right hook to the body.
Gerritzen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gerritzen moves in close and cracks Lutter with a massive right hand! Lutter, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Gerritzen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roelof Gerritzen!
The defeated Travis Lutter had this to say: 'Travis Lutter is like the Michael Jordan of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu'.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 153     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022
#R1#
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jain just misses with a punch to the body.
Jain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Courtial, right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial 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.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Courtial feints and then cracks Jain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jain down.
Courtial's corner calls for a 1-2. Courtial obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Courtial.#TD#
Jain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Courtial's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jain moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Courtial looking for a sweep but Jain has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jain avoids the attempt from Courtial to control.#T1#
Courtial is desperately trying to improve his position but Jain has a good base and remains in mount.
Courtial slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jain moves into full mount! Courtial won't be happy about that!
Courtial tries to hold on but Jain postures up.
Courtial has given up his back. Will we see Jain going for some submissions?
Jain doesn't have the hooks in and Courtial manages to turn into his guard.
Jain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Courtial trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Courtial is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jain looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Courtial engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jain has control of Courtial's left arm, preventing Courtial from doing any damage.
Courtial must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Courtial trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Courtial pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jain is keeping the position for now.
Courtial seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jain is trying to keep Courtial in close.
Courtial stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Courtial passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jain is trying to get back to half guard.
Courtial is looking to take a break and control but Jain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Jain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jain prevents Courtial from improving position.
Jain is looking to reverse the position.
Courtial wants to control but Jain is keeping him busy.
Jain is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Courtial slows the pace down.
Courtial trying to control the action but Jain is working from the bottom.
Jain manages to get back to half guard.
Jain is trying to get back to full guard.
Courtial is trying to control the action in half guard but Jain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Courtial trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Courtial wants to take a breather but Jain is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Godefroy Courtial 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#
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Courtial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Courtial.
Courtial takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Courtial tries a low kick but Jain avoids it.
Courtial connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Courtial misses the target.
Courtial scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Courtial has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Courtial.
Jain throws a body shot but no joy.
Jain takes one to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Jain blocks the leg kick.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Jain scores with a hook to the body. Courtial takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial tries to clinch
and Jain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Jain.
Jain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jain with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
Jain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Courtial tries to clinch there but Jain circles away.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Jain takes one on the button.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial tries to clinch but Jain is having none of it.
Jain misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jain. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jain throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Jain - just one landing.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jain scores with a jab to the head.
Jain connects with a looping right hand.
Courtial walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Jain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jain.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jain moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jain lands with a nice body punch.
Jain cracks Courtial with an open hand slap.#T2#
Courtial throws a head kick that misses.
Courtial throws a body punch but Jain moves out of range.
Jain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Courtial throws out the jab.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jain lands an overhand right.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jain slips a jab from Courtial.
Courtial tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jain throws out a loose jab but Courtial uses good head movement to avoid it.
Courtial let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Courtial throws a poor cross that misses
and Jain counters with a nice body shot.
Jain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Jain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Courtial lands a head kick. Jain smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jain defending well as Courtial loads up on a big left hand.
Jain checks a low kick from Courtial.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Courtial throws a shot from downtown. Jain moves away and avoids it.
Jain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
A jab from Courtial misses. #TD#
Jain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jain in particular looking to stall.
Courtial has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jain is working away from the top position though.
Courtial is staying active underneath Jain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Courtial moves into full guard.
Jain is pushing down on Courtial's leg trying to pass to half guard. Courtial is fighting to maintain full guard but Jain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jain is trying to control. Courtial wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Courtial has his hands clasped together around Jain's back. He's all about the action.
Jain trying to mount his opponent but Courtial defends it. #T4#
Courtial is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Courtial keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Courtial has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jain is working away from the top position though.
Jain tries to pass to full mount but Courtial defends it.
Courtial wants to get back to full guard.
Courtial tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jain has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Courtial is squirming around, avoiding Jain's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moganesh Jain dominated that second round.
That's time! Jain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Courtial thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial wants to land a leg kick but Jain is out of range.
Jain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Courtial tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Courtial takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Courtial.
Courtial throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jain on the side of the head.
Jain moves forwards but Courtial connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Courtial connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jain slips a straight right by Courtial.
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Jain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jain trying to control the position but Courtial is working away.
Courtial manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Courtial is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jain is controlling Courtial's trapped leg to prevent Courtial from advancing to side control.
Courtial performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Courtial is keen to just control but Jain is a slippery customer.
Moganesh Jain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Courtial in particular looking to stall.
Courtial is trying to control. Jain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courtial takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jain is refusing to be controlled, as Courtial sits in half guard.
Jain wants to control but Courtial is keeping busy.
Courtial trying to control the pace.
Courtial is looking to take a break and control but Jain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Jain lands with a good body shot.
Jain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Courtial takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial throws the left hand but Jain avoids the punch easily.
Courtial misses with a looping left.
Jain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Jain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Courtial has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Courtial there as he acknowledges the shot.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Jain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Courtial sprawls well. Courtial wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jain gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Courtial was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Jain's ribs.
Jain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Jain as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Jain moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jain backing away here, and Courtial unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Courtial finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jain.
Jain misses the shot to the body.
Courtial dips to his left and cracks Jain with an uppercut!
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jain was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Jain cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
It looked like Jain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Jain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Courtial doesn't seem phased though.
Jain takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
Jain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Courtial.
Jain throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Jain.
A jab from Jain misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Courtial. That snapped Jain's head back.
Courtial tries to move into range but Jain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

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 Moganesh Jain.
I think Jain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Moganesh Jain!

A very excited looking Moganesh Jain 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022
#R1#
Simbolon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simbolon doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiel circles away. #TD#
Kiel gets a takedown into half guard.
Kiel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kiel fails to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon is working to get back to half guard.
Kiel content just to control the position here. #T1#
Simbolon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kiel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simbolon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kiel.
Kiel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simbolon to take his back!
Simbolon rolls, trying to escape but Kiel keeps control of the position.
Simbolon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kiel's guard. Nice work there by Simbolon.
Simbolon wants to control from the top but Kiel keeps moving.
Kiel wants to sweep here but Simbolon controlling him for the moment.
Simbolon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Kiel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiel looking to control.
Kiel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kiel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simbolon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Simbolon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiel is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Kiel is stalling in the full guard.
Simbolon keeping full guard, as Kiel tries to pass.
Kiel pushing down on Simbolon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kiel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Kiel wants to work for an arm triangle but Simbolon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kiel is working for a kimura but Simbolon is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Simbolon is trying to stand back up but Kiel is controlling him
Simbolon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kiel content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simbolon for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gust Kiel dominated that round.
That's time! Kiel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Kiel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simbolon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kiel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kiel wants to control from the top but Simbolon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiel stays in close to Simbolon's body and controls the position.
Kiel passes Simbolon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Simbolon tries to get to full guard but Kiel has control of the leg.
Simbolon is still trying to improve position.
Kiel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kiel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kiel forces the positional change into back control.
Kiel not allowing Simbolon to control his hands. #T2#
Kiel controlling the position well here. Simbolon rolled but Kiel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kiel gets his hands free as Simbolon looks to control. #SUB#
Kiel has his arm under Simbolon's chin here. Game over son! Kiel squeezes tightly and Simbolon is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gust Kiel!

 

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Sparxx     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Cassino dodges the punch combination from Jodson.
Nice shot by Cassino.
Cassino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jodson slips under a jab.
Cassino scores with a sloppy right hand. Jodson should have avoided that one.
Cassino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cassino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jodson scores with a decent looking hook.
Cassino slips a jab from Jodson.
Cassino takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino tries a low kick but Jodson avoids it.
Jodson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A cross from Jodson lands.
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A slow jab from Jodson misses its intended target.
Jodson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cassino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Cassino throws out a counter right but Jodson avoids it with no problem.
Cassino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Jodson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cassino.
Cassino lands with a good body shot.
Jodson blocks a leg kick.
Jodson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cassino momentarily.
Cassino sizes up Jodson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Jodson.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Cassino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jodson slips a jab from Cassino.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jodson misses with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice leg kick.
Cassino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jodson on the side of the head. #T2#
Jodson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Jodson misses.
Cassino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jodson.
Jodson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jodson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cassino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jodson.
Cassino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jodson throws out the jab.
Cassino tries to land a leg kick but Jodson saw it coming and moves away.
Cassino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jodson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jodson misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jodson if he has to take too many more of those.
Cassino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jodson.
Jodson slips under a jab from Cassino.
Jodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jodson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Jodson.
Cassino walks into a left hand.
Jodson lands a nice shot that snaps Cassino's head back.
Cassino misses with a hook. Jodson ducked under it nicely.
Jodson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cassino manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
Cassino moves forwards but Jodson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cassino lands a body shot.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Jodson slips the punch.
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jodson misses with an uppercut.
Jodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jodson tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.
Jodson avoids the body shot from Cassino.
Jodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice uppercut.
Cassino moves away from the strike by Jodson.
Cassino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cassino throws a lazy uppercut
and Jodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jodson's knee momentarily.
Cassino lands a leg kick that knocks Jodson off balance momentarily.
Cassino lands with a cross. #T4#
Cassino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Cassino.
Jodson misses with a hook.
Jodson throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino flicks out a counter leg kick but Jodson steps away.
Cassino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cassino.
Jodson checks a low kick from Cassino.
Jodson throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Cassino finds it's way through Jodson's defenses.
We've been told by Jodson's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Jodson's leg. Jodson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jodson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jodson manages to avoid it.
A big right from Jodson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cassino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino throws a body shot but no joy.
Jodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cassino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!

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

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 26, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Gerritzen shoots in and bounces Fighter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Fighter looking for a guillotine here but Gerritzen defends easily.
Fighter looking to control. #SUB#
Fighter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gerritzen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter has his hands on Gerritzen's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerritzen is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Gerritzen looking to pass the guard.
Gerritzen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fighter is proving hard to escape from.
Gerritzen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gerritzen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fighter wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gerritzen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fighter misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Gerritzen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter's guard.
Gerritzen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Gerritzen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gerritzen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fighter's guard.
Gerritzen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fighter has control of Gerritzen's left arm, preventing Gerritzen from doing any damage.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Gerritzen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fighter darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Gerritzen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fighter! #T4#
Gerritzen is staying tight to Fighter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gerritzen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fighter is being controlled here.
Fighter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gerritzen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gerritzen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Gerritzen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerritzen is looking to take a break and control but Fighter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roelof Gerritzen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fighter enables Gerritzen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fighter manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gerritzen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Fighter is working an open guard so Gerritzen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Gerritzen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fighter tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gerritzen is in Fighter's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter trying to control the position.
Gerritzen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fighter wants to sweep here but Gerritzen controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gerritzen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fighter keeping full guard, as Gerritzen tries to pass.
Gerritzen won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Gerritzen from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gerritzen forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fighter is trying to control but can't.
Fighter gets back to full guard.
Fighter keeping moving, preventing Gerritzen from controlling successfully.
Fighter wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter trying to keep a closed guard but Gerritzen is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Test Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gerritzen lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Gerritzen tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away. #TD2#
Gerritzen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fighter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fighter controls Gerritzen momentarily but Gerritzen frees himself.
Gerritzen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gerritzen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gerritzen is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Gerritzen won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.
Gerritzen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gerritzen looking to pass the guard.
Fighter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some bone on bone action there as Fighter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Gerritzen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fighter tries to get to full guard but Gerritzen has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roelof Gerritzen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fighter shoots in for a double leg but Gerritzen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gerritzen with the counter takedown but Fighter avoids it easily.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Gerritzen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Gerritzen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gerritzen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter as Gerritzen shoots in.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gerritzen.
Gerritzen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fighter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Gerritzen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Gerritzen stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Gerritzen dives in and scores a takedown into Fighter's guard.#T1#
Gerritzen working some strikes from top position.
Gerritzen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fighter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gerritzen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerritzen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fighter has a closed guard, preventing Gerritzen from standing up.
Gerritzen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Fighter being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Fighter working for a triangle but Gerritzen defends it easily.
Gerritzen trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Fighter with that takedown attempt. #T3##TD2#
Gerritzen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gerritzen controlling from side mount.
Gerritzen wants to control but Fighter is keeping him busy.
Gerritzen wants to stand but Fighter has his arm trapped. #T4##SU2#
Gerritzen decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Gerritzen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fighter wants to get back to his feet.
Fighter is looking to control Gerritzen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerritzen stalling.
Test Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roelof Gerritzen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roelof Gerritzen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gerritzen 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roelof Gerritzen!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 24, 2022
#R1#
Robertson throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Kiel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kiel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robertson wants to stand up but Kiel is controlling him.
Robertson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robertson tries to get out of the position.
Kiel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kiel happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Kiel has hold of Robertson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Robertson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kiel cranks the arm and Robertson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Robertson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gust Kiel!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 22, 2022
#R1#
Meijnders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Test Fighter has been cut.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Meijnders circles away easily#KD#
and Meijnders counters with a nice right hand that sends Fighter toppling to the canvas! Fighter scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Meijnders finish him?!#ROC#Fighter is rocked!
Fighter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meijnders counters with a big left hand that crumples Fighter! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicolaas Meijnders!

 

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Sito     
Date:   May 13, 2022
#R1#
Cassino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cassino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Cassino with the inside leg kick.
Cassino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morrison. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morrison checks a leg kick.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cassino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cassino throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cassino. That's going to slow Morrison down.
Cassino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morrison under the eye.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Cassino moves out of range easily. #T1#
Morrison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cassino.
Cassino scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Cassino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Morrison's head.
Cassino misses with a head kick.
Morrison feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Cassino.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cassino scores with a punch to the head.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison thinks about the counter body kick.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good work by Morrison as he checks the leg kick.
Cassino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morrison slips under a jab.
Cassino sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cassino throws the kick towards the body but Morrison avoids it.
Morrison unleashes a big counter combination but Cassino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cassino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Cassino feints and then cracks Morrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morrison down. #T3#
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Morrison checks a leg kick nicely.
Cassino throws a leg kick which misses Morrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Morrison tries to avoid it.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Morrison replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cassino blocks it well.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Cassino throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Cassino with a hook.
Morrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cassino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison lands a nice looking body kick.
Morrison slips under a jab from Cassino.
Cassino misses with a leg kick.
Cassino misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
As Cassino backs off Morrison throws a huge counter combo but Cassino manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Cassino misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cassino.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Cassino avoids it with no problem.
Cassino swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Cassino tries to score with a low kick but Morrison moves his leg out of the way.
Morrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassino does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cassino lands a glancing blow to the side of Morrison's head.
Cassino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morrison misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassino misses its target.
Cassino swings widly with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a leg kick.
Cassino scores with a leg kick.
Morrison lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cassino takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Cassino!

Our winner, Monte Cassino, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C97: Kahn vs. Karelin     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Hop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White looks to land a combination. Hop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Hip Hop has been cut.
Hop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
White misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick from Hop, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from White misses.
Hop misses with a low kick.
Hop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hop misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hop. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hop lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.#T1#
White digs a good body shot into Hop's ribs.
White drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hop's head, knocking him out cold! White is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barron White!
Barron White decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 140     
Date:   Apr 27, 2022
#R1#
Wright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wright wants it to stay on the feet.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Wright misses.
Jain wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
Wright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jain misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jain throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Jain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright stuffs the takedown.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain lands a jab to the nose.
Jain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Jain misses.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Jain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Jain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wright takes one to the chin there.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jain.
Wright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jain rather than just go for the knockout.
Jain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jain.
Jain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Jain.
Wright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Jain misses.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Jain misses with a wild combination.
Jain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Jain throws an off balance right hand
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright avoids the body shot from Jain.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jain misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Wright moves into the clinch.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jain lands with a light punch inside.
Wright lands a body shot.
Wright cracks Jain with a nice body shot.
Wright presses Jain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wright tries a body shot but Jain blocks it.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Wright trying to control the position but instead, Jain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wright into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jain.
Wright misses with some punches.
Jain lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright . #T3#
Jain misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
Jain working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Wright .
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Jain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jain fails to land.
Jain pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright gets through Jain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jain at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
Wright with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Jain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jain with a body shot.
Jain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Jain counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Jain - just one landing.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jain just misses with a punch to the body.
Jain throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wright has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jain circles away quickly and effectively.
Jain feinted with a counter takedown.
Jain throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jain.
Jain tests Wright 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jain.
Wright scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright ! But no joy.
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 Moganesh Jain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jain scores with a nice right hand.
Jain lands a lovely overhand right.
Jain throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Wright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jain doesn't seem phased though.
Jain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jain.
Jain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jain tests Wright 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jain takes a swing at Wright 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright tries to counter with a clinch but Jain shakes him off and moves away.
Moganesh Jain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jain.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Jain's head but Jain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jain throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Jain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Jain tries for a takedown but Wright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wright was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Jain slips the punch.
Wright lands a body shot.
Jain misses with a right hand
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Jain misses with a wild body shot.
Jain misses with an uppercut
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Wright throws out a counter right but Jain avoids it with no problem.
Cleon Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Wright closes the distance and pushes Jain back into the cage.
Jain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Wright .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jain's elbow.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jain fails to land.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Jain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wright prevents the takedown attempt.
Jain lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright .
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jain.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jain tries to pull guard but Wright holds him up against the cage and eventually Jain drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moganesh Jain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Wright to work.
Jain blocks a body shot from Wright .
Jain lands with a left to the head.
Wright tries to work over Jain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Wright is trying to maintain a safe position but Jain gets an underhook and turns Wright into the cage.
Wright has Jain pressed against the cage.
Jain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jain throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright .
Cleon Wright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Wright - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wright blocks a body shot from Jain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jain.
Jain lands a body shot.
Jain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jain backwards.
Jain has a couple of punches blocked by Wright .
Jain misses with a body punch.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Wright misses with a body punch.
Jain swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain misses with the head strike. #TD#
Jain has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wright regains guard immediately.
Wright keeping full guard, as Jain tries to pass.
Wright has Jain pulled in close to control his posture.
Wright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cleon Wright 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#
Wright looks to land a right hand but Jain moved out of range.
Jain loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Jain throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Jain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jain moves out of range of the strikes.
Jain misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Jain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright .
A clash of legs there as Jain blocks the low kick.
Jain misses the jab.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain misses with a right hand
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jain misses with an uppercut.
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jain misses with an uppercut
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Jain cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jain throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jain counters with a nice body shot.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Jain shoots in looking for a takedown. Wright tries to sprawl out of it but Jain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Jain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Jain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jain throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jain.
Wright lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Jain.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Jain ducks under a wild hook from Wright .
Jain throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Jain ducks down to avoid it.
Jain jabs at Wright 's body.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Moganesh Jain is winning the standup battle so far.
Jain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a good low kick that Jain was not able to check. #T3#
Jain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jain throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright .
Jain lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright 's hand.
Jain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice defenses there by Jain.
A big right from Wright misses.
It looked like Jain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright moves out of range as Jain strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jain misses the target.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jain.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Jain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jain connects with a looping right hand.
Jain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright .#T4#
Jain misses with a hook.
Wright closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wright moves out of range as Jain strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jain. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright slips a jab from Jain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright staying out of range there.
Jain throws an off balance right hand
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jain thinking.
Jain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Jain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright .
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cleon Wright .
I think Wright 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cleon Wright !

A very excited looking Cleon Wright 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 27, 2022
#R1#
Gerritzen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boileautaite as he avoids it easily.
Boileautaite blocks a head kick by Gerritzen.
Gerritzen moves out of range as Boileautaite strikes.#TD2#
Gerritzen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boileautaite's half guard.
Gerritzen is looking to take a break and control but Boileautaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Boileautaite looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boileautaite tries to roll over but Gerritzen keeps him under control.#T1#
Gerritzen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gerritzen working Boileautaite over with strikes.
Boileautaite wants to improve his position but Gerritzen is controlling well.
Gerritzen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gerritzen controlling the action here.
Boileautaite won't allow Gerritzen to pass to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boileautaite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerritzen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerritzen's back!#SUB#
Gerritzen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gerritzen trying to control the hands but Boileautaite breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerritzen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boileautaite trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerritzen showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Boileautaite looking for the choke from the back.
Gerritzen is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Boileautaite 's hooks. #T3#
Boileautaite prevents Gerritzen from getting the reversal.
Gerritzen tries to hold on but Boileautaite pushes him away.
Boileautaite looking to finish with strikes here!
Boileautaite throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gerritzen because Boileautaite loaded up on that one.
Gerritzen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gerritzen trying to control but Boileautaite postures up.
Boileautaite is looking to advance position but Gerritzen won't allow it.
Gerritzen looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4##SUB2#
Gerritzen looking for submissions off his back.
Gerritzen wants to improve his position but Boileautaite is controlling well.
Gerritzen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boileautaite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boileautaite throwing shots but Gerritzen is blocking nicely.
Boileautaite wants to pass to mount but Gerritzen is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boileautaite prevents Gerritzen from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boileautaite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerritzen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boileautaite is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Boileautaite dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gerritzen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerritzen throws a nice looking combination but Boileautaite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerritzen checks a leg kick.
Boileautaite misses the shot to the body.
Gerritzen fails with the takedown.
Gerritzen wants to clinch up but Boileautaite keeps it at a distance.
Boileautaite throws the left hand but Gerritzen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen throws a head kick but Boileautaite moves out of range.
Gerritzen keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerritzen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boileautaite throws a jab when Gerritzen was well out of range.#T1#
Gerritzen throws a head kick but Boileautaite moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gerritzen or perhaps it was just good defense by Boileautaite, which made it look bad.
Gerritzen tries to clinch up.
Gerritzen throws a low kick but Boileautaite avoids it.
Gerritzen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boileautaite throws out the jab.
Gerritzen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boileautaite avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacques Boileautaite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roelof Gerritzen.
Boileautaite throws a body punch but Gerritzen moves out of range.
Gerritzen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boileautaite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerritzen can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Gerritzen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Boileautaite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boileautaite tries to roll over but Gerritzen keeps him under control.
Gerritzen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boileautaite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerritzen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerritzen's back!
Gerritzen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boileautaite's guard. Nice work there by Gerritzen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerritzen won't allow Boileautaite to sweep him here. #T3#
Gerritzen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Boileautaite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerritzen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerritzen is pushing down on Boileautaite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boileautaite is fighting to maintain full guard but Gerritzen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roelof Gerritzen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gerritzen is looking to take a break and control but Boileautaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerritzen in particular looking to stall.
Boileautaite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boileautaite working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerritzen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boileautaite's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roelof Gerritzen 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! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gerritzen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gerritzen controlling the position from side mount.
Boileautaite can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerritzen wants to control but Boileautaite is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen taking a breather here. #T1#
Boileautaite tries to buck Gerritzen off but Gerritzen is having none of it.
Gerritzen tries to stand but Boileautaite controls the position and pulls Gerritzen into his guard.
Gerritzen trying to control the position from guard on top but Boileautaite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gerritzen stopping the sweep attempt from Boileautaite.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Boileautaite.
Gerritzen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Boileautaite counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Boileautaite seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boileautaite misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gerritzen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerritzen prevents Boileautaite from moving into mount. #T3#
Boileautaite misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gerritzen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boileautaite.
Gerritzen tries to escape but Boileautaite is in control.
Gerritzen gets back to half guard.
Gerritzen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gerritzen is trying to keep Boileautaite in close.
Gerritzen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boileautaite is controlling him.
Boileautaite wants to pass the guard but Gerritzen is keeping the position.
Boileautaite stopping the sweep attempt from Gerritzen.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boileautaite throws a strike but Gerritzen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boileautaite is trying to keep Gerritzen in close.
Boileautaite wants to sweep here but Gerritzen controlling him for the moment.
Boileautaite trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Boileautaite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerritzen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerritzen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Boileautaite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerritzen defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roelof Gerritzen.
I think Gerritzen 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roelof Gerritzen!

 

 
 
 
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