SFC90: Rampaasi VS Rock! PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Garrido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Garrido could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jordan Jones's chin.

Garrido
vs
Jones

187 cm
31
195 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
27
199 lbs
11 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fred Garrido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Garrido's ribs.
Garrido fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Garrido fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garrido.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Garrido. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garrido shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Garrido fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones looks to land a combination. Garrido sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrido shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones scores with a one two! Garrido had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garrido showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garrido.
Garrido looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Garrido persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Garrido.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrido wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garrido will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.

Jones breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garrido is defended easily by Jones.
Garrido slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Garrido shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garrido shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jordan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garrido in his tracks.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Garrido should have avoided that one.
Garrido is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Garrido takes one to the chin there.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Garrido backs away looking to recover.
Horrible takedown by Garrido or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrido takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones tests Garrido's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Garrido has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Garrido is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Garrido. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
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!
Garrido looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Oh Garrido is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garrido seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Jones shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Garrido is backing up but Jones catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Garrido covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Jones Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Jones!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mastadon
vs
Jesus

178 cm
25
170 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Mastadon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Jesus!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jesus tries to sprawl but Mastadon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jesus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mastadon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mastadon's back!
Mastadon wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jesus working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jesus gets his hands free as Mastadon looks to control.
Mastadon covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jesus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jesus avoiding Mastadon 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mastadon fending off the submission attempt from Jesus.
Jesus gets his hands free as Mastadon looks to control.
Mastadon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jesus's guard. Nice work there by Mastadon.

Jesus working for a triangle but Mastadon defends it easily.

Jesus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jesus is looking to sinch up a triangle. Mastadon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jesus's body to avoid the submission. Jesus has instead reached around Mastadon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jesus arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Jesus!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Killer Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Bertholf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killer Clown comes to the cage accompanied by Gary Lewis & the Playboys - Everybody Loves a Clown. Arthur Bertholf will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Wayne Killer Clown
vs
Bertholf

214 cm
29
287 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

225 cm
27
240 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Wayne Killer Clown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Bertholf!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Bertholf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bertholf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killer Clown tries to avoid it but Bertholf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killer Clown to the ground. Killer Clown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bertholf.
Killer Clown slaps away a takedown attempt from Bertholf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
John Wayne Killer Clown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Bertholf.
Bertholf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer Clown.
Killer Clown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bertholf manages to avoid it.

Bertholf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Killer Clown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bertholf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bertholf throws an elbow that misses. Killer Clown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bertholf's guard. Nice move by Killer Clown!
Killer Clown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bertholf is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Killer Clown passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bertholf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Killer Clown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer Clown passes to full mount!
Killer Clown controlling the position easily from mount.
Bertholf is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Killer Clown pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Killer Clown.
Killer Clown landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer Clown is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Bertholf is rocked!
Killer Clown trying to control but Bertholf is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer Clown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bertholf looks a forlorn figure.
Bertholf is still in real trouble! Can Killer Clown finish him?
Killer Clown loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bertholf scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Killer Clown land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Killer Clown stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Wayne Killer Clown!
John Wayne Killer Clown took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Broken Halo Pride Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magno Bezerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezerra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Demarco ft Konshens - Paper chasing . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wilhelm
vs
Bezerra

190 cm
33
197 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

189 cm
30
197 lbs
21 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Wilhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magno Bezerra!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilhelm digs a good hook to Bezerra's body.
Wilhelm looks to throw the jab but Bezerra is out of range.
Bezerra throws a one two combo.
Bezerra shoots in but Wilhelm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wilhelm moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilhelm misses with a head kick.
Bezerra throws a nice looking combination but Wilhelm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bezerra misses with a straight left.
Wilhelm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilhelm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bezerra looks to land a right hand but Wilhelm moved out of range.
Wilhelm checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilhelm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bezerra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilhelm connects with a looping right hand.
Bezerra scores with a hook to the body. Wilhelm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilhelm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilhelm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Bezerra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wilhelm is trying to defend but Bezerra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilhelm tries to get to full guard but Bezerra has control of the leg.
Wilhelm works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bezerra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bezerra throws a big elbow that misses.
Bezerra trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilhelm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezerra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilhelm wants to sweep here but Bezerra controlling him for the moment.
Bezerra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bezerra fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bezerra trying to control the action but Wilhelm is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Bezerra seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Bezerra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wilhelm rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bezerra's guard! Nice work there by Wilhelm!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilhelm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wilhelm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilhelm working some strikes from top position.
Bezerra trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Bezerra is looking for a triangle but Wilhelm pushes his legs off easily.
Wilhelm is looking to work some ground and pound but Bezerra has wrist control.
Bezerra controlling the position.
Wilhelm wants to control from the top but Bezerra keeps moving.
Wilhelm looking to sit in guard and control but Bezerra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bezerra postures up in Wilhelm's guard and throws a big left but Wilhelm blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bezerra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilhelm is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilhelm has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilhelm postures up and lands a big shot to Bezerra's brow.
Wilhelm postures up and lands a big shot to Bezerra's brow.

Bezerra has his foot on Wilhelm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilhelm works his way back into a safe position though.

Wilhelm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bezerra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilhelm defends well.
Bezerra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Victor Wilhelm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A head kick from Wilhelm lands but Bezerra takes it in his stride.
Wilhelm slips a jab from Bezerra.
Wilhelm fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilhelm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bezerra circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilhelm lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Magno Bezerra has been cut.
Wilhelm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bezerra.
Wilhelm tries to bum rush Bezerra with a series of wild strikes but Bezerra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Bezerra dodges the punch combination from Wilhelm.
Victor Wilhelm is winning the standup battle so far.

Wilhelm feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bezerra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bezerra is trying to keep Wilhelm in close.
Bezerra with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Wilhelm can't handle though.
Wilhelm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bezerra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bezerra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bezerra tries to strike from the bottom.
Wilhelm passes Bezerra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilhelm is nestled in close to Bezerra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilhelm wants to control but Bezerra is keeping him busy.
Wilhelm blocks the strikes from Bezerra.
Bezerra striking from the bottom.

Bezerra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilhelm pulls his head out easily.
Wilhelm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bezerra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilhelm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra won't allow Wilhelm to pass to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilhelm lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bezerra trying to get back to full guard but Wilhelm takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wilhelm looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bezerra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bezerra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wilhelm cracks Bezerra with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A nice elbow there by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm lands with some strikes.

Bezerra is rocked!
Bezerra takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Wilhelm's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Wilhelm!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauski Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNamara has chosen Massive Attack - Teardrop (House M.D.) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Couture
vs
McNamara

188 cm
31
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
34
225 lbs
14 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rauski Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNamara swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Couture drives through and clinches with McNamara against the cage.
McNamara jumps guard but Couture stands there with McNamara around his waist. McNamara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McNamara wants to get back to striking at distance but Couture won't allow it.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couture.
McNamara blocks an uppercut.
McNamara is looking to take this one to the mat.
McNamara is trying to drag Couture to the mat but Couture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rauski Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.

McNamara manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

McNamara has his feet on Couture's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McNamara misses with a low kick.
McNamara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Couture sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNamara somewhat.
McNamara looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
McNamara misses with a two punch combination.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.

Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Couture.
McNamara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNamara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McNamara jumps guard but Couture stands there with McNamara around his waist. McNamara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture misses with some punches.
McNamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNamara wants a takedown but no success here.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNamara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

McNamara breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McNamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McNamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture tries to clinch up but McNamara circles away and keeps his distance.
Couture is looking to clinch but McNamara is avoiding it.
McNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McNamara fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McNamara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNamara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McNamara keeps the fight on the outside.
McNamara looks to land a combination but Couture avoids it well.
Couture stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Couture wants to clinch.
McNamara throws a wild body kick that Couture sees coming a mile off.

Couture gets caught napping as McNamara dives in and scores a takedown. Couture manages to retain guard.
McNamara sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McNamara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Couture uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Couture is looking to clinch but McNamara is avoiding it.
Couture tries to clinch there but McNamara circles away.
A slow jab from McNamara misses its intended target.
McNamara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Couture swivels and escapes.
Couture is looking to clinch.
Couture tries to clinch but McNamara is having none of it.
Rauski Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Couture clinches up with McNamara and pushes him back against the cage.
McNamara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Couture is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McNamara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
McNamara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couture walks away with a smile on his face. McNamara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McNamara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture tries to clinch but McNamara moves out of range.
McNamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
McNamara tries a head kick but it misses.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
Couture slips a jab and a cross from McNamara.
McNamara looks gassed!
McNamara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couture tries to clinch there but McNamara circles away.

Couture closes the distance and clinches.
McNamara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Couture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture lands with a left to the head.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNamara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rauski Couture will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McNamara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sean McNamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McNamara.
Couture wants to clinch up but McNamara keeps it at a distance.
McNamara misses with an uppercut.
McNamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.

Couture clinches with his opponent.
McNamara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rauski Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
McNamara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Couture pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McNamara is trying to pull guard but Couture has him pressed against the cage.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Rauski Couture has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
McNamara is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara goes for a takedown attempt but Couture pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McNamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from McNamara.
McNamara misses with a low kick.
Couture doesn't manage to clinch there - McNamara circles away.
McNamara shoots in but Couture avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Couture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Couture clinches up against the cage.
McNamara tries to score a body lock takedown but Couture shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Couture keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McNamara's efforts to push away.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by McNamara.
Couture misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

McNamara turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Couture wants to get back to his feet but McNamara drags him back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNamara trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
Couture is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

McNamara stands up.
Couture tries to clinch there but McNamara circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking to clinch.
McNamara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Couture tries to close the distance and clinch but McNamara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNamara shoots in for a takedown but Couture shows good takedown defense.
Couture tries to clinch but McNamara is having none of it.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Couture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Couture leaves McNamara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McNamara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Couture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Couture closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture working aggressively here.
McNamara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Couture gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture misses with the head strike.
Couture misses with the head strike.
A short right from Couture.
McNamara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Couture.
McNamara looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McNamara's efforts to push away.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Couture lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Couture on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
McNamara blocking some punches.
Couture working aggressively here.
McNamara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Couture just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rauski Couture dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Couture is looking to clinch.
Couture fails in his attempt to clinch.
Couture closes the distance looking to clinch
and McNamara counters with a series of strikes. Couture will be more careful next time no doubt.
McNamara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Couture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McNamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Couture is looking to clinch.
McNamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.

Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
McNamara can't break the clinch.
Couture is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by McNamara.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture prevents the takedown attempt.
McNamara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNamara goes for a takedown attempt but Couture pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rauski Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean McNamara.
Couture tries to clinch up but McNamara circles away and keeps his distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Couture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McNamara shoots in and drives through. Couture sprawls well.
McNamara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Couture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Couture darts in and clinches McNamara up against the cage.
McNamara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Couture just stands there and leans against the cage.
McNamara jumps guard but Couture stands there with McNamara around his waist. McNamara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
McNamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McNamara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNamara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Couture to keep the fight standing.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but McNamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Couture lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNamara tries to break the clinch but Couture is controlling the position.
McNamara looking for a takedown.
Couture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNamara.
Couture misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Couture fails to land.
Couture gets underhooks to prevent McNamara's takedown attempt.
McNamara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Couture is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Couture misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Couture.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Couture on the inside.
McNamara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNamara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Couture.
McNamara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNamara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Couture.
Couture lands a right hand.
Couture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couture prevents a takedown attempt there.
Couture gets through McNamara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Couture.
McNamara blocking some punches.
Couture has a couple of punches blocked by McNamara.
Couture makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Couture.
Couture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McNamara backwards.
Couture scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couture lands with a left to the head.

McNamara is rocked!
Couture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNamaras head.
McNamara is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
A short right from Couture on the inside.
Couture swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Couture throws a head punch that misses.
McNamara seems to have recovered his senses.
McNamara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNamara tries for a takedown but Couture manages to get underhooks.
McNamara takes a shot to the head.
McNamara is looking for a takedown.
Couture swings wildly with an uppercut but McNamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Couture lands with a short shot to the head.
Sean McNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rauski Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McNamara is trying to drag Couture to the mat but Couture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Couture lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rauski Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Couture, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rauski Couture!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Rampaasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rampaasi
vs
Rock

185 cm
31
220 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

177 cm
32
214 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Rampaasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Rock!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rampaasi gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rock is trying to get back to half guard.
Rampaasi is working Rock over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rampaasi scoring with punches and elbows.
Rock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rampaasi.
Rampaasi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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!
Rock takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rock prevents Rampaasi from improving position.
Rock takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rampaasi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampaasi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Rampaasi crashes against the mat.
Rampaasi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rock is trying to buck Rampaasi off.
Rock is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Rock throws Rampaasi to one side and escapes!
Rampaasi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Rampaasi misses its intended target.
Rock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi shoots in and drives through. Rock sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Rampaasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rock sprawls well. Rock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rampaasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Rock as Rampaasi shoots in.
Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock throws a head kick but Rampaasi moves out of range.
Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rock as he avoids it easily.
Rampaasi shoots in but Rock avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rampaasi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rampaasi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rock counters with a leg kick.
Rampaasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rock tries to avoid it but Rampaasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rock to the ground. Rock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rampaasi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock doesn't manage to clinch there - Rampaasi circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rock.
Rock throws a right and a left that Rampaasi avoids nicely.
Rampaasi blocks a low kick nicely.
Rampaasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Rock slips a jab from Rampaasi.
Rock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rampaasi is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rock moves in looking to clinch but Rampaasi pushes him off.
Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown but Rock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rampaasi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rampaasi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rock avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock scores with a spinning back kick!
Rock looks for the body kick but Rampaasi saw that one coming.

Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rampaasi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rampaasi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rock suckers Rampaasi into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Rock is now in Rampaasi's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Rampaasi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rampaasi misses with a body shot.
Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rampaasi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rock tries to avoid it but Rampaasi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rock to the ground. Rock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock misses with a straight right.
Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown but Rock shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Rampaasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rampaasi throws a right and a left that Rock avoids nicely.
Rock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rampaasi misses with a takedown
and Rock counters with a low kick, right behind Rampaasi 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rampaasi shoots in for a takedown but Rock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rampaasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampaasi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rock tries to clinch up but Rampaasi circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock throws a low kick, looking for Rampaasi's leg but Rampaasi calmly moves out of range.
Rock wants to clinch

and Rampaasi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rock!
Rampaasi looking to finish with strikes here!
Rock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rampaasi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rock looks a forlorn figure.
Rampaasi lands a big shot there that rocks Rock but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rampaasi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rampaasi working the ground and pound effectively.
Rock is looking to improve his position but Rampaasi isn't that keen on the idea.
Rampaasi lands a heavy elbow.
Rampaasi is landing with some decent strikes but Rock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rampaasi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Quinton Rampaasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rampaasi slips a nice elbow through Rock's hands, connecting with Rock's forehead.
Rock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rampaasi.
Rampaasi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rampaasi thows a huge punch but Rock dodges it nicely.

Rock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rampaasi connects with a nice short shot to Rock's temple.

Rock actively working from the bottom here.
Rampaasi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rock to regain full guard.
Rampaasi postures up in Rock's guard and throws a big left but Rock blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rampaasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rampaasi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rampaasi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rampaasi slips nicely into half guard.
Rampaasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rampaasi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rampaasi connects with a nice short shot to Rock's temple.
Rampaasi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Rampaasi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Rampaasi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rock counters with a nice leg kick.
Rock fakes the leg kick and cracks Rampaasi in the body.
Quinton Rampaasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rampaasi.
Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rampaasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rampaasi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rock throws a head kick but Rampaasi moves out of range.
Rampaasi thows a body shot but no joy.
Rampaasi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rampaasi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rock is fending him off so far but Rampaasi persists. Nope, Rock circles away and we're back to standing.

Rampaasi gets caught flat footed, as Rock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rock preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampaasi scores with a nice shot.
Rock wants to pass the guard but Rampaasi is keeping the position.
Rampaasi wants to sweep here but Rock controlling him for the moment.
Rampaasi is working hard here to advance position.
Rampaasi striking off his back but it's not causing Rock any problems.
Rampaasi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rock!
Rampaasi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rock because Rampaasi loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi looking to finish Rock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rock!
Rampaasi with good strikes from the mount here!
Rampaasi working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rampaasi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rock hang on?
The referee warns Rock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rampaasi is landing with some decent strikes but Rock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rampaasi cracks Rock with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampaasi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rock's face.
Rock is looking to improve his position but Rampaasi isn't that keen on the idea.
Rampaasi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tommy Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rampaasi looking to finish Rock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rock!
Rock in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Rock is rocked!
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!
Rock is in a horrible position here. Rampaasi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rock is still in real trouble! Can Rampaasi finish him?
Rampaasi postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rock in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rock to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinton Rampaasi!