Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 623
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Lokren is looking to clinch. #TD#
Rage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rage showed some decent athleticism there.
Lokren regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rage.
Rage won't allow Lokren to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lokren is keeping the position for now.
Lokren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.
Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lokren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rage is controlling him.
Rage lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lokren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rage is controlling him.
Rage trying to control but Lokren is working from the bottom.
Rage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rage postures up in Lokren's guard and throws a big left but Lokren blocks it.
Lokren has his hands on Rage's head, controlling the position.
Rage trying to control but Lokren is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lokren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lokren wants to get back to his feet but Rage is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Lokren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage stands up over Lokren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lokren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lokren keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Lokren is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Lokren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rage is one step ahead there.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lokren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Rage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lokren is avoiding damage well.
Rage working the ground and pound but Lokren is defending the strikes.
Rage 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. #T4#
Rage postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lokren manages to get back to half guard.
Rage thows a huge punch but Lokren dodges it nicely.
Rage seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lokren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lokren's head.
Rage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lokren's head.
Lokren felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lokren looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lokren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lokren is looking for a sweep. Rage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rage misses with an uppercut
enabling Lokren to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Rage finds it's way through Lokren's defenses.
Rage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lokren checks a low kick from Rage.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Rage looks for a takedown but Lokren sprawls well.
A low kick from Rage is predictable there
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rage keeps the fight on the outside.
Rage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lokren moves in looking to clinch but Rage pushes him off.
Lokren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lokren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Rage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lokren forces Rage back against the cage and clinches.
Rage avoids a wild elbow strike from Lokren.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!#BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch. #T1#
Lokren walks into a jab.#CL2#
Lokren has closed the distance and engaged Rage in a clinch.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but Lokren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokren lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Rage has been cut.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lokren takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rage's brow.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lokren can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lokren.
Rage lands with a right to the head.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Lokren blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Rage is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lokren can't fight it off and eventually Rage manages to take the fight to the floor. Lokren looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Lokren uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
Lokren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lokren! But no joy.
Lokren misses the shot to the body.
Lokren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rage in his tracks.
Lokren tries to clinch but Rage is having none of it.
Rage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokren can do to turn this around?
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lokren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lokren tries to close the distance and clinch but Rage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rage feinted with a counter takedown.
Lokren blocks a head kick by Rage.
Sairanix Lokren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lokren's corner calls for a 1-2. Lokren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Rage. Those never looked like landing.
Rage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lokrens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lokren checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lokren, as that shot connected. #T3#
Rage throws a front kick aimed at Lokren's knee but Lokren avoids it well.
Rage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lokren circles away quickly and effectively.
Lokren cracks a nice hook into Rage's ribs.
Rage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lokren blocks a head kick by Rage. #CL2#
Lokren gets a clinch.
Rage lands a nice uppercut.
Lokren holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sairanix Lokren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
Lokren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lokren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lokren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lokren misses with an elbow strike.
Rage goes for a takedown attempt but Lokren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage throws a chopping leg kick but Lokren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rage misses with a body shot. #T4#
Rage fails to land with a series of punches.
Lokren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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!
Lokren wants to clinch.#CL2#
Lokren closes the distance and pushes Rage back into the cage.
Lokren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lokren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lokren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lokren pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lokren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
Lokren throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD2#
Lokren pulls guard.
Jason Rage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sairanix Lokren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Rage's cut.
That's time! Rage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rage tries to land a front kick but Lokren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lokren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokren tries to clinch
and Rage counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheers as Lokren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rage doesn't seem phased though.
Lokren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rage throws out the jab.
Lokren throws out a counter right but Rage avoids it with no problem.
Rage sizes up Lokren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Lokren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rage, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lokren - that landed with a thud.
Rage prevents a body shot from Lokren.
A right hook to the body lands for Rage.
Rage blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lokren throws an elbow but misses.
Lokren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage avoids the elbow strike from Lokren, against the cage. #BC#
Rage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lokren.#T1##CL2#
Lokren closes the distance and clinches.
Lokren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rage is trying to pull guard but Lokren has him pressed against the cage.
Lokren pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
Rage avoids a wild elbow strike from Lokren.
Nice body punch from Lokren.
Rage blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
A short right from Lokren.
Lokren lands a nice uppercut.
Rage lands a right hand.
Lokren tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
Lokren throws an elbow but it misses.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
Lokren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lokren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lokren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rage's brow.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage blocks an elbow strike from Lokren.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Lokren.
Lokren lands an elbow inside.
Lokren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lokren.
Lokren lands an elbow inside.
Rage wants to break free but Lokren has control.
Rage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rage pushes Lokren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rage dodges an elbow strike from Lokren.
Lokren lands an elbow just above Rage 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land. #BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Rage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lokren!#ES2#
Lokren sneaks out the side door and pushes Rage away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Lokren has Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land. #T3#
Rage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lokren lands an elbow inside that Rage shrugs off.
Rage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lokren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lokren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rage's defenses. #BC#
Rage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rage.
Lokren dodges the ground and pound from Rage.
Rage throwing strikes but Lokren manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lokren just content to control the position. #SU2#
Lokren decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rage to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage throws a head kick that Lokren semi-blocks. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lokren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lokren on the side of the head.#CL2#
Lokren clinches up with Rage and pushes him back against the cage.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Lokren.
Rage avoids the elbow strike from Lokren, against the cage. #BC2#
Lokren breaks the clinch.
Rage tries to bum rush Lokren with a series of wild strikes but Lokren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Lokren closes the distance and pushes Rage back into the cage.#TD2#
Lokren jumps guard and drags Rage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokren wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Lokren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sairanix Lokren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lokren 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sairanix Lokren!
A pretty intense looking Sairanix Lokren took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: CEC 614
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Parnevik looks to throw the jab but Rage is out of range. #CL#
Rage darts in and clinches Parnevik up against the cage.
Rage looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parnevik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rage as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Rage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parnevik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage can't find room to land a body shot as Parnevik controls the action.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage can't find room to land a body shot as Parnevik controls the action.
Parnevik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rage is keeping busy.
Parnevik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parnevik trying to stall but Rage improves his position.
Parnevik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rage prevents Parnevik from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Parnevik manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rage scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Rage. #TD#
Rage drags the fight down to the ground.
Parnevik stays in close to Rage's body and controls the position.
Parnevik is looking to stand up but Rage won't let him.
Rage controls Parnevik momentarily but Parnevik frees himself.
Parnevik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Rage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parnevik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Parnevik stopping the sweep attempt from Rage.#SU2#
Parnevik gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Parnevik throws a right and a left that Rage avoids nicely.
Rage tries to counter with a takedown but Parnevik is quick to defend against it.
Rage needs to keep his hands up - Parnevik had a free shot at his head there.
Rage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rage scores with a punch to the head.
Parnevik lands with an uppercut that bounces Rage off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parnevik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rage is out of range.
Rage tries to counter with a takedown but Parnevik is quick to defend against it.
Jesper Parnevik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rage with a nice cross.#T3#
Rage thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Parnevik.
Rage connects with a body shot that sends Parnevik's belly button to the back.
A combination from Parnevik does no damage.
Parnevik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rage's calf.
Parnevik takes one on the button.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick from Parnevik.
Parnevik lands a leg kick that knocks Rage off balance momentarily.
Rage misses with a hook. Parnevik ducked under it nicely.
Parnevik connects with an inside leg kick.
Parnevik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rage.
Parnevik throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rage misses the target.
Rage works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parnevik throws out the jab.
Parnevik throws an overhand right that lands on Rage's shoulder, as Rage tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Parnevik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice cross by Rage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rage, right into the meat.
A low kick from Rage is predictable there
and Parnevik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Parnevik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Parnevik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parnevik pulls Rage in close to his closed guard and prevents Rage from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parnevik keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Parnevik is trying to control the position but Rage postures up.
Rage won't allow Parnevik to sweep him here.
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 Jason Rage will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rage tries to clinch up.
Parnevik misses with a low kick.
Rage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parnevik tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rage tries to counter with a takedown but Parnevik is quick to defend against it.
Rage thows a leg kick but Parnevik checks it
and Parnevik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Rage has been cut.
Nice cross by Parnevik.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parnevik is looking to chop away at Rage's legs.
Rage catches Parnevik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rage throws the kick towards the body but Parnevik avoids it.
A jab from Rage finds it's way through Parnevik's defenses.
Jason Rage is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Rage. Beautiful body shot.
Rage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Parnevik misses.
Rage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Rage 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.
Rage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Rage stopping the sweep attempt from Parnevik.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rage chips away with some ground and pound.
Parnevik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rage trying to control but Parnevik is working from the bottom.
Rage is really struggling to control Parnevik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Parnevik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rage has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Parnevik stands and steps away. Rage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Parnevik throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Rage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Parnevik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Parnevik keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Rage is looking to work some ground and pound but Parnevik has wrist control.
Rage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parnevik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rage's guard. #REVB#
Rage 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.
Rage has a closed guard, preventing Parnevik from standing up.
Parnevik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Parnevik looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SU2#
Parnevik stands up from Rage's guard - Parnevik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rage works the jab nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rage.
Rage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rage throws a low kick, looking for Parnevik's leg but Parnevik calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rage.
Parnevik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Parnevik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
Parnevik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Parnevik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Nice shot lands for Rage.
Parnevik throws a series of punches but Rage moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parnevik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Rage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parnevik doesn't seem phased though.
Parnevik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rage blocks the body kick.
Parnevik misses with a looping right.
It looked like Rage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parnevik takes a swing at Rage's ribcage but misses.
Parnevik checks the leg kick.
Parnevik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Rage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Parnevik!
Parnevik takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rage misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Parnevik defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Rage's cut.
That's time! Rage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rage tries to clinch up but Parnevik circles away and keeps his distance.
Rage defending well as Parnevik loads up on a big left hand.
Rage tries to land a front kick but Parnevik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Parnevik - that will leave a mark!
Parnevik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rage cracks a nice hook into Parnevik's ribs.
Rage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Rage misses.
Rage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parnevik can do to turn this around?
Rage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parnevik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parnevik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parnevik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parnevik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage throws a series of strikes that have Parnevik backpedaling. #T1#
Parnevik misses with a shot to the body
and Rage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rage throws a jab but it's blocked by Parnevik.
Rage tests Parnevik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rage. That's going to slow Parnevik down.
Parnevik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rage moves out of range of the strikes.
Rage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Parnevik.
Rage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rage. That's going to slow Parnevik down.
Parnevik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good exchange - Rage coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parnevik checks a low kick from Rage.
Parnevik appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Parnevik misses with a straight left.
Parnevik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rage lands a lovely overhand right.
Parnevik throws a hook but Rage avoids it easily.
Parnevik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parnevik manages to avoid it.
Rage thows a leg kick but Parnevik checks it
enabling Parnevik to counter with a crisp jab.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Rage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Parnevik missing with a left hand there. Rage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Rage forces Parnevik back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Rage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parnevik fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rage is out of range. #T3#
Rage jabs Parnevik right on the nose. Parnevik blinks but takes it well.
Parnevik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rage.
Rage throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rage moves forwards but Parnevik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parnevik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parnevik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Parnevik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Parnevik manages to break the clinch.
Parnevik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Parnevik is rocked!
Parnevik gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rage gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Rage!
Jason Rage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 609
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Rage avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Rage tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rage walks into a jab.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Rage counters with an outside leg kick.
Garcia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rage walks into a stiff left hand from Garcia.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garcia. That one must have hurt.
Rage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Garcia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!#SUB#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Rage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rage throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Garcia escapes and throws Rage's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Garcia working the ground and pound.
Garcia working the body and head with strikes.
Rage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rage manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts.
Rage is looking to improve his position.
Rage manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Rage keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia 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.
Rage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rage looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Garcia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rage wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rage wants to get back to full guard but Garcia has mounted him!
Garcia content just to control the position here.
Rage tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
Garcia in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Garcia unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Garcia wants to finish this one by submission but Rage is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Garcia.
Garcia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rage is looking to get to half guard.
Garcia lands with some strikes.
Rage regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.
Garcia chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcia scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Rage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Garcia is trying is best to control the position here.
Rage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Rage trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Garcia wants to control but Rage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rage's back!
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!
Rage can't escape the position.
Garcia just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donk. Rage catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
Rage throws a poor cross that misses
and Garcia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Garcia sizes up Rage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Garcia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rage to the mat! Rage manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Rage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Garcia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garcia forces his way into half guard.
Garcia trying to control the pace.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Rage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rage tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.#T1#
Garcia wants to control but Rage is keeping him busy.
Garcia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rage keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Rage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rage won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA LA Elite inform us that Garcia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rage tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Rage trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Rage is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Rage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcia seems keen to control Rage's posture.
Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sergio Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rage scoring with some ground and pound.
Rage being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia has control of Rage's left arm, preventing Rage from doing any damage. #T3#
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Garcia pulls Rage in close to prevent any damage.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Rage controlling him for the moment.
Rage postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garcia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target. #CL#
Rage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Rage.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia lands a nice uppercut.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Rage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rage is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rage lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Rage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Garcia gets tackled into the cage by Rage. Rage maintains the clinch.
Rage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rage tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jason Rage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rage looks to throw a body kick
and Garcia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rage really felt that one!
Rage misses with an uppercut
and Garcia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Rage shoots in.
Rage fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia checks a leg kick.#T1##CL#
Rage darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia pushes Rage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rage takes a shot to the head.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Garcia tries to stall but Rage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rage.
Garcia pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rage blocks an uppercut.
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garcia.
Garcia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Garcia taking a breather.#T2#
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Garcia on the inside. #BC#
Rage breaks the clinch.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Rage.
Rage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garcia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garcia misses with a hook. Rage ducked under it nicely.
Garcia scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garcia.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Rage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Garcia tried to score with a low kick but Rage checks it.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rage misses with a right hand
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Rage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Rage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garcia did well to prevent Rage getting side control.#ES2#
Garcia manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rage keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Garcia lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia trying to control the position but instead, Rage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garcia into the cage.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rage is looking for a takedown.
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Garcia stalling the fight.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Rage is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia lands a right hand.
Garcia gets through Rage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Sergio Garcia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage blocking some punches.
Garcia scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Rage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcia 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CEC 605
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Rage.
Crunch! Rage slams his shin into Granger's torso.
Rage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Granger is out of range.
Granger throws out a counter right but Rage avoids it with no problem.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Rage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granger sprawls and moves away.
Rage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Granger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Granger rushes Rage and presses him up against the cage.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Granger fails to land.
Granger stops a takedown attempt from Rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger working aggressively here.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage tries for a takedown but Granger manages to get underhooks.
Rage wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger blocks an uppercut.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Granger has a couple of punches blocked by Rage. #T1#
Granger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Granger.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Granger.
Rage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Rage.
Granger takes a shot to the head.
Granger lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rage lands a body shot.
Rage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Granger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Granger slips under a jab.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rage misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rage.
Rage tests Granger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Granger, right into the meat.
Rage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rage connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Rage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
Rage checks the leg kick.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger looks to land a right hand but Rage moved out of range.
Rage appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Rage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Granger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Rage misses.
Granger swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Granger!
Rage tries to clinch there but Granger circles away.
Rage cracks Granger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Rage clinches with his opponent. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rage.
Rage lands a body punch in the clinch.
Granger tries to throw a body punch but Rage avoids it by throwing Granger back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rage.
Granger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Granger.
Rage jumps guard but Granger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
Granger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Granger prevents the takedown attempt.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Granger.
Rage tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage is working for takedown but Granger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Granger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as Granger controls his hands. #T4#
A hook to the body from Granger.
A short right from Granger.
Rage lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Rage tries for a takedown but Granger manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Granger lands an uppercut.
Rage blocks an uppercut.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Granger tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage has a couple of punches blocked by Granger.
Rage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Granger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Granger tries a body shot but Rage blocks it.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
Rage blocks a body shot from Granger.
Granger throws a head punch that misses.
Granger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Granger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Granger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rage lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Rage.
Rage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granger.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Rage motions for Granger to come forward. Rage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rage misses with a body shot.
Donk. Granger catches Rage right on the button with a cross.
Granger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Granger jabs Rage right on the nose. Rage blinks but takes it well.
Rage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rage checks a leg kick. #TD#
Rage shoots in and bounces Granger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger is controlling Rage's posture.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Granger works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Rage throwing strikes from guard but Granger blocks nicely.
Rage landing with the ground and pound.
Rage trying to control but Granger is working from the bottom.
Rage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rage wants to control from the top but Granger keeps moving.
Granger working a defensive guard here.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Granger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Granger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.
Rage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rage throwing strikes from guard but Granger blocks nicely.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Granger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rage scoring with some ground and pound.
Rage postures up in Granger's guard and throws a big left but Granger blocks it.
Granger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rage.
Rage tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rage looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Granger is avoiding damage well.
Rage cracks Granger with a big right hand but Granger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rage working the head with strikes.
Granger felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Granger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jason Rage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rage wants to control but Granger is keeping him busy. #T4#
Granger parries the strikes from Rage easily there. Rage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Granger to escape.
Rage working the ground and pound but Granger is defending the strikes.
Rage is putting a hurting on Granger here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rage wants to control but Granger is keeping him busy.
Rage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rage prevents Granger from escaping the position.
Rage lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger parries the strikes from Rage easily there. Rage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Granger to escape.
Rage is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Granger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Granger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Granger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Granger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Granger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Granger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granger sprawls and moves away.
Rage checks a leg kick nicely.
Rage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Granger flicks out a counter leg kick but Rage steps away.
Rage misses with a series of wild punches.
Rage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage avoids the body shot from Granger.
Rage throws out a loose jab but Granger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granger. That's going to slow Rage down.
Granger misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Granger blocks a jab.
Jason Rage is winning the standup battle so far.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granger.
Pete Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Granger looks for the body kick but Rage saw that one coming.
Rage moves to clinch but Granger breaks away
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rage tried to score with a low kick but Granger checks it.
Granger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granger circles away quickly and effectively.
Granger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rage swings for the body but Granger moves out of range.
Granger connects with a leg kick. Rage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Granger.
Granger tries a low kick but Rage avoids it.
Rage misses with an uppercut. Granger saw that one coming.
Granger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rage takes a step back to recover.
Granger throws a wild body kick that Rage sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Granger cracks Rage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick.
Rage appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rage checks a leg kick.
Granger moves out of range as Rage strikes.
Granger throws a leg kick but Rage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granger misses with a kick to the body.
Granger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Granger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rage throws a jab but it's blocked by Granger.
Granger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Granger slips a jab from Rage.
The fighters circling - Rage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rage throws a leg kick but Granger checks it. #T3#
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rage misses with a looping right.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Rage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Granger blocks a jab.
Granger connects with an inside leg kick.
Rage misses with a combination
and Granger counters with a nice body kick.
Rage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rage scores with a nice strike.
Granger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Granger throws a body kick that misses.
Rage shoots in and drives through. Granger sprawls well.#T4#
Rage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rage is out of range.
Granger scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Jason Rage 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!
Rage misses with a left hand
and Granger counters with a good, hard body kick but Rage shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rage thumps Granger with a low kick.
Granger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rage.
Rage blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rage misses the target.
Granger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rage. That did some damage!
Granger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Rage scores with a hook to the body. Granger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rage throws a hook but Granger avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Granger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Granger 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Granger!
After the fight, Pete Granger was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 602
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Maellard misses the shot to the body.
Maellard dips to his left and cracks Rage with an uppercut!
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage loads up on a big right hand but Maellard slips the punch.
Maellard throws out a leg kick but Rage moves out of range and Maellard only half commits.
Rage misses the shot to the body.
Rage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maellard tries to clinch up.
Rage lands a body shot.
Maellard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rage.
Maellard checks a leg kick.
As Rage backs off Maellard throws a huge counter combo but Rage manages to avoid it all.
Rage misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Rage there.
Rage throws a push kick but Maellard slaps the foot to one side.
Maellard throws a head kick but Rage moves out of range.
Rage blocks a jab.
Maellard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage throws a body punch but Maellard moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maellard throws a body punch but Rage moves out of range.
Maellard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Maellard lands a slapping body shot.
Rage misses with a straight left.
Maellard throws an overhand right that lands on Rage's shoulder, as Rage tries to avoid the shot.
Maellard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rage throws a looping overhand right but Maellard ducks down to avoid it.
Maellard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maellard punishes Rage's body with a nice straight punch.
Maellard tried to score with a low kick but Rage checks it.
Rage throws the kick towards the body but Maellard avoids it.
Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maellard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maellard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maellard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rage.
A lazy left from Rage finds it's target.
Rage lands with a straight right. Maellard didn't see that one coming.
Rage misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maellard. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maellard throws out a leg kick but Rage moves out of range and Maellard only half commits.
Maellard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rage rather than just go for the knockout.
Maellard throws a wild body kick that Rage sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Rage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maellard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rage.
The fighters circling - Rage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rage throws a hook to the side of Maellard's head but Maellard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maellard looks to clinch
and Rage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rage throws a hook but Maellard avoids it easily.
Maellard throws a chopping leg kick but Rage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maellard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rage scores with a punch to the head.
Rage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maellard.
Rage scores with the left hand. Maellard knows he should have avoided that one.
Rage cracks Maellard with an open hand slap.
Maellard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maellard tries a head kick but it misses.
Maellard misses with a head kick.
Maellard misses with a low kick.#T3#
Rage with a hook.
Maellard 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.
Maellard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rage.
Rage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maellard is fending him off so far but Rage persists. Nope, Maellard circles away and we're back to standing.
Rage just misses with a punch to the body.
Rage is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maellard.
Rage misses with an uppercut. Maellard saw that one coming.
Rage slips under a jab.#CL2#
Maellard moves into range and clinches up with Rage.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Maellard stops a takedown attempt from Rage.
Maellard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Maellard will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rage up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
Rage misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rage.
Maellard lands a right hand. #T4#
Rage lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Rage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Rage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maellard slips a straight right by Rage.
Rage moves away from the strike by Maellard.
Rage works the jab nicely.
Maellard scores with a jab to the head.
Rage swings widly with a right hand
and Maellard counters with an outside leg kick.
Rage throws the left hand but Maellard avoids the punch easily.
Rage throws an overhand right that lands on Maellard's shoulder, as Maellard tries to avoid the shot.
Maellard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maellard throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Maellard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maellard in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Rage both land. Nice combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Maellard blocks the leg kick.
Maellard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rage.
Rage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maellard.
Rage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maellard tries to avoid it but Rage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maellard to the ground. Maellard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maellard misses with the combination. #TD#
Rage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maellard sprawls well initially but Rage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rage throwing shots but Maellard is blocking nicely.
Rage 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rage lands a nice short elbow.
Maellard trying to control here.
Rage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rage lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Maellard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage working the head and body with strikes.
Rage throws a strike but Maellard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rage is in close to Maellard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rage throwing strikes from guard but Maellard blocks nicely.
Rage postures up and lands a big shot to Maellard's brow.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maellard seems keen to control Rage's posture.
Rage works over Maellard with some ground and pound from guard.
Rage landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Rage throws a strike but Maellard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rage wants to sweep here but Maellard controlling him for the moment.
Maellard trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Maellard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maellard wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Rage is trying to keep Maellard in close. #T3#
Rage 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.
Maellard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maellard throws a big right hand that misses.
Rage wants to sweep but no luck.
Maellard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maellard trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maellard misses with an uppercut
and Rage counters with an inside leg kick.
Maellard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rage misses with a hook.
Maellard throws a low kick but Rage avoids it.
Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rage misses with a straight right.
Maellard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rage at a distance.
Rage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maellard.
Rage connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maellard. Maellard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses.
Rage misses with a straight left.
Maellard moves out of range of the body kick from Rage.
Maellard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rage.
Maellard throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maellard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rage finds it's way round the side to connect with Maellard's head.
Rage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maellard can do to turn this around?
Maellard throws a nice looking combination but Rage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maellard checks a leg kick.
Maellard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Maellard.
Rage walks into a stiff left hand from Maellard.
Rage misses with a hook. Maellard ducked under it nicely.
Rage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rage cracks Maellard with an open hand slap.
Rage misses with a low kick.
Rage throws a low kick but Maellard avoids it.
Pops Maellard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Maellard is just out of range.
Maellard is looking to clinch.
Maellard tries to bum rush Rage with a series of wild strikes but Rage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Rage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maellard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Maellard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rage can pounce on him.
Maellard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rage.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses.
Rage misses with a straight left.
Maellard tries to clinch there but Rage circles away.
No joy there for Maellard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maellard throws a head kick but Rage moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Maellard.
Maellard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Rage.
Rage connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Maellard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Rage.
A swing and a miss from Maellard.
Maellard throws a hook but Rage blocks it.
Rage misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Maellard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pops Maellard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maellard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rage. #CL2#
Maellard drives through and clinches with Rage against the cage.
Rage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Maellard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maellard.
Maellard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
Maellard tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage is looking for a takedown.
Maellard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maellard throws a punch but it's blocked by Rage.
Maellard lands with a short shot to the head.
Rage scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Maellard.
Maellard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands.
Maellard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Rage prevents a body shot from Maellard.
Rage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Maellard as the two fighters clinch.
Maellard tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maellard cracks Rage with a nice body shot.
Maellard lands a right hand.
Maellard working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Rage - that landed with a thud.
Maellard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maellard misses with a body punch.
Maellard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maellard.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Rage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Rage breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maellard.
Maellard throws an off balance right hand
and Rage counters with a low kick, right behind Maellard 's knee.
Rage lands with a straight right. Maellard didn't see that one coming.
Pops Maellard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Maellard. #TD#
Rage drives through with a takedown into Maellard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Maellard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rage scoring with some ground and pound.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Maellard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maellard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rage wants to control from the top but Maellard keeps moving.

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 Jason Rage.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rage, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 586
Date: May 04, 2018

#R1#
Romero slips a straight right by Rage.#TD#
Romero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Romero lands some shots froms side control.
Romero connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rage some visible discomfort.
Romero throws a strike aimed at the side of Rage's head but Rage avoids it well.
Romero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rage is trying to improve his position.
Romero lands some shots froms side control.
Rage taking a bit of punishment here - Romero scoring with strikes.
Rage manages to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage has hold of Romero's hands but Romero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Romero there.
Romero trying to control the action but Rage is working from the bottom.
Rage gets back to full guard. #T1#
Rage controlling Romero's posture.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
Rage 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage is trying to keep Romero in close.
Romero connects with a couple of short punches.
Romero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Rage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Romero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Romero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romero trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Rage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Rage is keeping the position.
Rage 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.#T3#
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Rage has wrist control.
Romero wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rage has his foot on Romero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romero works his way back into a safe position though.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Rage.
Romero working some strikes from top position.
Rage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard.
Rage looking to control.
Romero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romero is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Rage has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Romero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4##SUB2#
Rage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Rage is retaining full guard.
Romero throws a big elbow that misses.
Romero stands up over Rage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rage wants to sweep but no luck.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard.
Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Romero working the ground and pound from side control.
Romero scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage manages to work his way to half guard, despite Romero's best efforts.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rage trying to hold on to Romero's head to control him but Romero postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Romero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Romero misses with a leg kick.
Rage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rage 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.
Nice jab there from Romero.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick.
Romero lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Romero.
Romero punishes Rage's body with a nice straight punch.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Rage moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romero keeps Rage at a distance using the push kick.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rage can do to turn this around?
Jab by Romero.
Rage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero.
Rage feints a counter leg kick.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rage cracks the inside of Romero's front leg.
Romero moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rage takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rage.
Romero cracks Rage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hector Romero is winning the standup battle so far.
Rage cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Rage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Rage's defenses.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rage. That did some damage!
Rage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
Rage looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Rage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rage throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.#T2#
Romero lands with a cross.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Rage. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Rage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
Nice body kick there by Romero.
Romero connects with a leg kick. Rage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rage misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Romero. Beautiful body shot.
Romero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rage on the side of the head.
Romero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rage throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romero leaves Rage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That kick from Romero tenderised Rage's leg. Rage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Romero connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Romero shoots in and gets a takedown into Rage's guard.#T3#
Rage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Romero trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Romero is in close to Rage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romero lands a couple of elbows.
Romero preventing the sweep.
Hector Romero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Romero's guard. #REVB##T4#
Rage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Romero looking for a guillotine here but Rage defends easily.
Rage landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Romero dominated that second round.
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#
Rage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rage. That did some damage!#TD2#
Rage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Romero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Romero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Rage there.
Rage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romero is looking for a sweep. Rage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rage controlling the pace.
Romero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rage is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Rage prevents Romero from improving his position.
Romero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working. #SUB#
Romero actively working from the bottom here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jason Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rage is trying to control. Romero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Romero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Rage blocks the low kick.
Romero slips a straight right by Rage.
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rage wants to land a leg kick but Romero is out of range.
Romero takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Romero throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Rage as he connects with a hook.
Rage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rage walks into a straight right hand from Romero.
Romero with a nice cross.
Romero throws out a leg kick but Rage moves out of range and Romero only half commits. #T3#
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Rage connects with the punch.
Romero moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #TD#
Rage tries to sprawl but Romero drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rage works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.
Romero keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rage's head.
Romero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero stands and throws Rage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Romero advances to mount.
Romero wants to control the pace but Rage is squirming around nicely.
Rage is looking to get to half guard.
Romero dominating with strikes here.
Romero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rage looks a forlorn figure.
Rage is trying desperately to improve position.
Romero punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rage is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CEC 583
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1#
A cross from Rage lands.#CUT#
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Rage drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Rage lands an overhand right.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Rage coming out on top.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage moves away from the strike by Johnson.
No joy there for Rage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rage lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rage lands a slapping body shot.
Rage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rage throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for Rage.#T1#
Rage moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Nice cross by Rage.
Nice shot lands for Rage.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Rage attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Rage slips under a jab.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
DeShawn Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Rage.
A head kick by Rage misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage slips under a jab from Johnson.
Rage shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.#T2#
Rage misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rage.
Rage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Rage throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rage really felt that one!
Rage misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Rage with a nice cross.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Rage.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Rage counters with a takedown into side control.
Rage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rage throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Johnson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Rage controlling the pace.
We've been hearing that Rage has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rage 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.
Rage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rage throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rage pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rage lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Rage working Johnson over with strikes.
Rage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rage is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DeShawn Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rage throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rage thinking.
A cross from Rage lands.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rage tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Rage misses.
Johnson misses with a hook. Rage ducked under it nicely.
Rage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rage.
Rage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Rage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson glances at the clock... BAM! Rage nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Johnson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Johnson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Rage!
After the fight, Jason Rage was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 577
Date: Mar 25, 2018

#R1#
Rage blocks a head kick by Mason.
A big right from Mason misses.
Rage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mason on the side of the head.
Rage avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Rage tries to keep at a distance but Mason has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Rage on the inside.
Mason struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Rage working aggressively here.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Rage.
Rage misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rage tries to land a front kick but Mason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mason swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Rage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason is looking to regain half guard here but Rage keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Rage is chipping away with strikes.
Mason parries the strikes from Rage easily there. Rage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
The ground and pound from Rage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rage postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rage throws a strike aimed at the side of Mason's head but Mason avoids it well.
Mason defending against the ground and pound.
Rage wants to control for a moment but Mason uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Rage is looking for a kimura but Mason is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rage to get the leverage.
Rage trying to control from half guard but Mason is working away.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mason desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rage is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mason's head.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason is trying to control but can't.
Rage is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mason keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mason is trying to maintain the position but Rage is very close to passing his half guard.
Mason keeping control of the position.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage passes to side control.
Rage creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mason sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mason parries the strikes from Rage easily there. Rage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
Rage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mason manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Rage.
Rage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rage throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Rage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rage.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rage misses with a wild combination.
Rage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Rage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mason moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mason lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Mason swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Rage digs a good hook to Mason's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rage misses with an uppercut.
Rage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
Mason misses with a looping right.
Rage misses with a low kick. #T1#
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Rage.
A big right from Mason misses.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Rage's leg but Rage calmly moves out of range.
As Mason backs off Rage throws a huge counter combo but Mason manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Rage. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rage slips under a jab from Mason.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rage, right into the meat.
Rage tries to move into range but Mason moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Rage gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mason is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rage is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Rage throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Rage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rage fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mason parries the strikes from Rage easily there. Rage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mason to escape.
Rage landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Rage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Rage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mason wants to control but Rage postures up.
Rage working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Rage's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rage trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Rage tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3##SUB2#
Rage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mason keeps working.
Mason is being controlled here.
Rage in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mason is trying to control Rage's posture but Rage avoids it. #SUB2#
Rage is trying to get an arm triangle but Mason is defending well.
Rage trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Mason is looking for a sweep.
Mason gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage throwing shots but Mason is blocking nicely.
Rage is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rage passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mason!
Rage lands a big elbow.
Mason wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rage.
Rage working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Mason slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason wants to clinch up but Rage keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rage.
Nice uppercut there from Rage.
Rage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Some bone on bone action there as Rage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rage throws a series of punches but Mason avoids them all with ease.
As Rage tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Rage manages to avoid the attempt.
Rage throws an off balance right hand
and Mason counters with a nice leg kick.
Rage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mason checks it well.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rage. Rage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mason. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Rage off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rage avoids the head kick by Mason.
Rage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mason with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Mason.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Rage blocks the leg kick.
Rage fails with the takedown.
Mason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rage. Rage obviously looking to wear him down.
Mason takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mason throws a hook to the side of Rage's head but Rage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jason Rage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Rage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mason momentarily.
Mason scoring well with a low kick there.
Rage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mason's head backwards.
A combination from Mason does no damage.
Mason has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rage scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rage. Mason shrugs it off though.
Rage misses with a body kick.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Rage.
Rage lands a slapping body shot.
Mason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rage tries a low kick but Mason avoids it.
Rage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mason. That did some damage!
Mason buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rage lunges at Mason with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mason's hand.
Rage throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mason takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mason's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Mason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rage slips under a jab from Mason.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Rage connects with a looping right hand.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rage.
Rage throws a leg kick but Mason moved away.
Rage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason is looking to counter punch.
Zane Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Rage.
Mason throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands a body shot.
Mason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mason 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.
Donk. Rage catches Mason right on the button with a cross.
Rage tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from Rage both land. Nice combination. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Rage does no damage.
Mason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rage.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Mason finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mason tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from Mason.
Rage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rage throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Rage counters with a thumping low kick.
Mason cracks Rage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rage lands with a good body shot.
Rage throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason lands a head shot.
Rage misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rage 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rage!
After the fight, Jason Rage was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: CEC 564
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Akerman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akerman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akerman's hands.
Rage takes a swing at Akerman's ribcage but misses.
Akerman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Akerman moves into the clinch.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Akerman.
Rage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akerman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rage.
Akerman tries a body shot but Rage blocks it.
Akerman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akerman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Akerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands.
Rage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akerman's elbow.
Rage tries to circle away but Akerman has him pinned against the cage.
Rage tries to throw a body punch but Akerman avoids it by throwing Rage back against the cage.
Rage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akerman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akerman.
Rage prevents a body shot from Akerman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Akerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akerman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Akerman misses with the head strike.
Rage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Rage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akerman is defending well.#BC#
Rage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akerman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akerman tries to work over Rage's front leg with a kick but Rage checks it.
Rage throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it.
Rage wants to land a leg kick but Akerman is out of range.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rage moves away.
Akerman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rage misses with a looping right.#TD#
Rage drives through with a takedown into Akerman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akerman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akerman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Akerman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Rage tries to land a leg kick but Akerman saw it coming and moves away.
Rage connects with the punch.
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Rage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akerman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.#CL#
Akerman gets tackled into the cage by Rage. Rage maintains the clinch.
Rage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Rage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rage thumps Akerman with a low kick.
Akerman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rage lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Rage as he connects with a hook.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Rage backing away here, and Akerman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akerman works Rage's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman tries to clinch but Rage is having none of it.
Rage feints and then cracks Akerman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akerman down.
Rage moves out of range of the strikes.
Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akerman throws a front kick that sends Rage stumbling back into the cage.
Good shot there by Akerman.
Rage throws a lazy uppercut
and Akerman counters with a right hand to the body.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage looks to land a right hand but Akerman moved out of range.
Rage throws a poor cross that misses
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rage misses with a right hand
and Akerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akerman connects with a nice looking jab.
Rage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akerman momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akerman.
Good work by Rage as he checks the leg kick.
Akerman throws a nice looking combination but Rage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akerman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rage can pounce on him.
Akerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Linus Akerman 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##TD#
Rage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Akerman did well to prevent Rage getting side control.
Ground and pound from Rage.
Akerman is trying to stand.
Rage slips a nice elbow through Akerman's hands, connecting with Akerman's forehead.
Rage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES2#
Akerman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rage keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Rage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akerman or not. #BC#
Rage manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage lands with a straight right. Akerman didn't see that one coming.
Akerman lands with a nice body punch.
Akerman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akerman is looking to clinch.
Akerman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rage.
Akerman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akerman scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Rage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Rage does no damage.
Rage is looking to score with low kicks.
Akerman blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Akerman.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rage. That's going to slow Akerman down.
Akerman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rage blocks a head kick by Akerman.
Akerman fakes the leg kick and cracks Rage in the body.
Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akerman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rage throws a lazy uppercut
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akerman misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rage 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 Akerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akerman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rage lunges at Akerman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akerman's hand.
Rage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akerman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akerman lands with a hook. Rage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akerman misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Rage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Akerman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Good exchange - Akerman coming out on top.
Rage tries to work over Akerman's front leg with a kick but Akerman checks it.
Akerman stuffs the takedown.
Akerman scores with a jab. Rage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
Rage avoids the body shot from Akerman.
Rage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akerman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akerman.
Akerman keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Rage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Akerman checks it well.
Linus Akerman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
Rage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rage moves out of range as Akerman throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akerman takes one to the chin there.
Rage digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs.
Rage jabs Akerman right on the nose. Akerman blinks but takes it well.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Rage backs off Akerman throws a huge counter combo but Rage manages to avoid it all.
Rage moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Rage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Akerman misses.
Akerman throws a head kick that misses.
Akerman misses with a low kick.
Rage scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akerman moves away from the strike by Rage.
Rage clobbers Akerman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akerman misses with a head kick.
Akerman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rage throws a leg kick that misses.
Rage's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rage duly obliges.
Rage misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
Akerman misses with a hook.
Rage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akerman can pounce on him.
Rage is looking to clinch but Akerman is avoiding it.
Rage lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage tries to counter with a takedown but Akerman is quick to defend against it.
Akerman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Linus Akerman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Akerman moves away from the strike by Rage.
Rage throws a body punch but Akerman moves out of range.
Rage misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akerman. That's going to slow Rage down.
Akerman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rage is able to avoid easily.
Rage tries a low kick but Akerman avoids it.
The fighters circling - Rage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rage will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akerman tries to land a front kick but Rage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Rage misses its intended target.
Akerman misses with a lunging right hand
and Rage counters with a series of strikes. Akerman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akerman.
Akerman cracks Rage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akerman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rage doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Akerman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Akerman.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Akerman.
Good exchange - Akerman coming out on top.#CL#
Rage rushes Akerman and presses him up against the cage.
Akerman misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akerman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akerman backwards.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerman tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akerman trying to control the position but instead, Rage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akerman into the cage.
Rage tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it.
Jason Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rage looking for a takedown.
Rage tries to work over Akerman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage blocks a body shot from Akerman.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
Rage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akerman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akerman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
Akerman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rages head.
A short right from Akerman on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rage has a couple of punches blocked by Akerman.
Akerman tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akerman blocking some punches.
Akerman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Linus Akerman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akerman has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Akerman lands a shoulder strike.
Akerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Akerman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerman.
Rage can't find room to land a body shot as Akerman controls the action.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akerman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rage tries a body shot but Akerman blocks it. #BC2#
Akerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akerman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Akerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rage working aggressively here.
Akerman has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
Rage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Akerman can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
Rage gets through Akerman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akerman lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akerman.
Linus Akerman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Akerman.
Akerman tries a body shot but Rage blocks it.
Rage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Akerman - that landed with a thud.
Rage tries to score a body lock takedown but Akerman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Rage manages to break the clinch.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akerman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akerman lands a lovely overhand right.
Rage darts in trying to clinch
and Akerman counters with a good low kick that Rage was not able to check.

And that's the end of the fight!
Linus Akerman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akerman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Linus Akerman!

Event: CEC 560
Date: Dec 20, 2017

#R1#
Rage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Huber is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rage.
Huber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rage.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Huber enables Rage to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Huber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Huber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rage manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rage looking to control.
Huber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rage's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage is looking for a sweep. Huber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Rage is pressing down on Huber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huber's guard. #REVB#
Rage throws a big elbow that misses.
Huber has control of Rage's left arm, preventing Rage from doing any damage.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rage landing some decent shots from guard.
Huber pulls Rage in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rage working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Rage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rage scoring with punches to the head and body.
Huber seems keen to control Rage's posture.
Rage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rage wants to pass the guard but Huber is keeping the position.
Rage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rage throws an elbow that misses. Huber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rage's guard. Nice move by Huber!#REVR#
Huber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rage has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Huber is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rage.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rage can't do much from the bottom here.
Huber is looking to take a break and control but Rage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rage tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Rage can't do much from the bottom here.
Huber has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rage!
Huber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rage wants to control but Huber is having none of it.
Rage regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Huber as he connects with a hook.
Huber scores with a body shot.
Rage lands with a hook. Huber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Huber misses with a wild body shot.
Huber 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.
Huber missing with a left hand there. Rage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Rage misses the target.
Huber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huber looks to land a right hand but Rage moved out of range.
Rage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rage delivers a nice body kick.
Huber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage misses with a hook
and Huber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Rage tries to clinch but Huber is having none of it.
Huber tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rage manages to circle out of the way.
Huber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rage.
Jason Rage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rage throws a body punch but Huber moves out of range.
Rage moves out of range as Huber strikes.
Huber loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Rage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rage.
Huber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rage is out of range and Huber settles back down.
Rage moves away from the strike by Huber.
Good leg kick by Huber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hans Huber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage missing with a left hand there. Huber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rage lands a nice shot that snaps Huber's head back.
Rage takes one on the button.
Huber scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Rage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huber has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rage. Huber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huber misses the shot to the body.
Rage misses with a straight right.
As Rage tries to get set, Huber tries to push him back and clinch up but Rage manages to avoid the attempt.
Huber tries to clinch but Rage is having none of it.
Rage throws the kick towards the body but Huber avoids it.
Rage loads up on a big right hand but Huber slips the punch.
Rage scores with a jab.
Huber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rage is out of range.
Rage lands a jab to the nose.
Rage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huber walks into a left hand.
Rage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huber.
Rage just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Huber throws a jab but it's blocked by Rage.
Rage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huber.
Rage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rage gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Rage moves into the clinch successfully.
Huber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huber.
Huber has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
Rage tries a body shot but Huber blocks it.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Huber.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Huber.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Huber has a couple of punches blocked by Rage. #T4#
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huber blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Huber fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huber blocks an uppercut.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
Huber swings wildly with an uppercut but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rage.
Rage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Huber throws a punch but it's blocked by Rage.
Rage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Huber tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Rage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rage throws a leg kick which misses Huber's front leg but catches the back leg as Huber tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Huber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rage misses with a left hand
and Huber counters with a left and a right that stings Rage.
Rage misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Huber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rage scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Huber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Huber misses its target.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Huber is just out of range.
Huber misses the shot to the body.
Rage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huber defends it well.
Rage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rage misses with a body punch
and Huber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rage. Huber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huber cracks Rage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Huber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Huber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage motions for Huber to come forward. Rage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rage lands a really nice looking cross but Huber seems unphased.
Rage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rage tests Huber's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Rage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Huber is out of range.
Rage throws a good cross that connects.
Rage tried to score with a low kick but Huber checks it.
Huber throws an overhand right that lands on Rage's shoulder, as Rage tries to avoid the shot.
Rage looks to land a right hand but Huber moved out of range.
Rage just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHuber.
A jab from Huber misses.
Huber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rage. Huber shrugs it off though.
Rage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Huber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Huber looks to land a right hand but Rage moved out of range.
Huber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rage moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hans Huber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rage lands with a right hand.
Huber lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huber misses with a straight left.
Rage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Huber's head.
Huber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Huber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Rage.
Huber thows a body kick. Rage tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huber momentarily.
Huber scores with a head kick. Rage tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huber manages to avoid it.#T3#
Rage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huber's head backwards.#TD2#
Rage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Huber pushes Rage off and gets back to his feet.
Huber tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huber defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rage staying out of range there.
Rage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huber tried to score with a low kick but Rage checks it.
Huber wants to land a leg kick but Rage is out of range.
Rage digs a good hook to Huber's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Huber clinches with his opponent.
Huber misses with a punch to the body.
Hans Huber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Huber scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rage.
Nice body punch from Rage - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Huber fails to land.
Rage blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Huber.
Rage misses with some punches.
Huber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huber swings wildly with an uppercut but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rage.
Rage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
Huber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Rage gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Huber tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Huber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rage.
Rage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rage 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rage!
Jason Rage decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 558
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Rage throws a front kick that sends Saibot stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Saibot pushes Rage up against the cage in a clinch.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Saibot.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot misses with a punch on the inside.
Rage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rage has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rage wants a takedown but no success here.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Rage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rage can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Rage. #T1#
Saibot misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Saibot.
Saibot lands with a left to the head.
Saibot lands with a short shot to the head.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rage's elbow.
Rage prevents a body shot from Saibot.
Rage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rages head.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Rage has had enough of the clinch but Saibot keeps him there for the moment.
Rage pushes Saibot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Rage gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Rage is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saibot sees it coming and defends easily.
Rage seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##SUB2#
Rage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Rage is looking for a kimura here.
Rage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Rage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saibot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rage. #T3#
Rage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saibot with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saibot trying to control but Rage postures up.
Rage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saibot's head.
Saibot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Rage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rage throwing shots but Saibot is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Rage.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage is thwarting Saibot's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Rage is nestled in close to Saibot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rage working the head and body with strikes.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saibot defending well though.
Rage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saibot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rage working Saibot over with strikes.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rage lands a nice short elbow.
Rage passes to full mount!
Rage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage working Saibot over with strikes here. #ROC2#
Saibot is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Rage connects with a bit shot that sees Saibot covering up! More strikes from Rage and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rage is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Rage!
Jason Rage decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEC 552
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1#
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Rage's front leg but catches the back leg as Rage tries to avoid it. #TD#
Rage dives in and scores a takedown into Sackett's guard.
Rage postures up in Sackett's guard and throws a big left but Sackett blocks it.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett has momentary wrist control but Rage slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage throws a strike but Sackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rage 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.
Rage working a defensive guard here.
Rage looking for a sweep. Not yet Rage, not yet.
Sackett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Sackett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sackett has managed to get both his arms back between Rage's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Sackett controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sackett must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rage working for submissions but it's allowed Sackett to get to half guard.
Rage is trying to maintain the position but Sackett is very close to passing his half guard.
Rage gets back to full guard. #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.
Sackett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rage 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.
Rage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sackett keeping full guard, as Rage tries to pass.
Rage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rage throws a strike but Sackett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sackett preventing the sweep.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Rage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sackett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sackett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Rage has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sackett should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rage has tightened it up now! Sackett should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Rage!
Jason Rage was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 550
Date: Oct 25, 2017

#R1#
Rage misses with a body kick.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rage moves away.
Hoffman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoffman throws a looping overhand right but Rage ducks down to avoid it.
Jack Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage throws a lazy right hand but Hoffman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Rage has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoffman throws a poor cross that misses
and Rage counters with an inside leg kick.
Hoffman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut.
Hoffman swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rage.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Rage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoffman misses the target.
Rage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoffman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rage doesn't seem bothered though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffman is just out of range.
Hoffman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoffman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoffman! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Hoffman.
Jab by Hoffman.#T1#
Rage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffman sprawls well. Hoffman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoffman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Hoffman tests Rage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoffman throws a body shot but no joy.
Rage throws a lazy right hand but Hoffman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoffman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoffman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoffman moves out of range of the leg kick from Rage.
Rage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rage staying out of range there.
Rage was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hoffman leaves Rage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Rage.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Hoffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Hoffman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoffman lands with an uppercut that bounces Rage off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Hoffman misses.
Rage lands a nice hook to Hoffman's body. Hoffman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rage under the eye.
Rage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rage motions for Hoffman to come forward. Rage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoffman.
Hoffman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rage moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Hoffman misses.
Jack Hoffman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoffman with a jab.
Hoffman throws the left hand but Rage avoids the punch easily.
Hoffman lands with a good body shot.
Rage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman misses with a right hand
and Rage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Hoffman connects with a jab.
Rage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Rage.
Rage connects with a leg kick. Hoffman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoffman.
Hoffman lands an overhand right.
Hoffman looks to land a right hand but Rage moved out of range.
Rage misses with a wild body shot.
Rage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rage tries to move into range but Hoffman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoffman's waist but Hoffman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rage off to one side.
Hoffman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoffman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Rage moves away from the strike by Hoffman.
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!
Rage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoffman misses with a body shot. #T4#
Hoffman throws a good cross that connects.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick and Hoffman moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoffman! But no joy.
Hoffman throws a good cross that connects.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hoffman.
Rage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoffman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rage.
Hoffman scores with a nice head shot.
Rage misses with a body kick.
Rage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoffman scores with a hook to the body. Rage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoffman.
Hoffman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoffman.
Rage tries to counter with a takedown but Hoffman is quick to defend against it.
Nice cross by Hoffman.
Hoffman swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Rage slips under a jab.
Hoffman misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hoffman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hoffman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rage defending well as Hoffman loads up on a big left hand.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Rage.
Hoffman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Rage tenderised Hoffman's leg. Hoffman is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoffman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Rage drives through and clinches with Hoffman against the cage.
Hoffman lands with a left to the head.
Rage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rage takes a shot to the head.
Rage looking for a takedown.
Rage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Hoffman tries to break free but Rage pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Rage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut. Rage saw that one coming.
Hoffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rage throws out the jab.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Hoffman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rage.#T1#
Rage tries to move into range but Hoffman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoffman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoffman clobbers Rage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Rage.
Hoffman scores with a nice right hand.
Rage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rage looks to land a left hand but Hoffman moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoffman throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Hoffman.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffman tests Rage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoffman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoffman throws an overhand right that lands on Rage's shoulder, as Rage tries to avoid the shot.
Rage tries to counter with a takedown but Hoffman is quick to defend against it.
Hoffman throws a hook to the side of Rage's head but Rage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rage feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoffman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoffman throws a lazy uppercut
and Rage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoffman throws an overhand right that lands on Rage's shoulder, as Rage tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Hoffman misses.
A jab from Hoffman finds it's way through Rage's defenses.
Rage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Hoffman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good shot there by Hoffman.
Rage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoffman misses with a body shot.
Rage slips under a jab from Hoffman.
Hoffman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rage bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hoffman throws a lazy right hand but Rage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rage. Hoffman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rage takes a swing at Hoffman's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rage, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Rage misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rage.
Hoffman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoffman takes a swing at Rage's ribcage but misses.
Hoffman throws a looping overhand right but Rage ducks down to avoid it.
Rage looks to land a body kick but Hoffman moved away.#T3#
Rage slips under a jab from Hoffman.
A little feinted left hand from Rage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoffman swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Rage attempts a counter takedown but Hoffman avoids it well and moves away.
Rage walks into a straight right hand from Hoffman.
Rage misses with a hook.
Hoffman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoffman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rage.
Rage moves out of range as Hoffman strikes.
A quick step to the side and Rage tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rage - that will leave a mark!
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rage moves away.
Rage slips a straight right by Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoffman works Rage's body with a nice hook.
Hoffman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
Rage tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Rage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rage feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Hoffman misses. #T4#
Hoffman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead 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!
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoffman checks the leg kick.
Hoffman misses with a lunging right hand
and Rage counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hoffman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoffman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rage. Rage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
A jab from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoffman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRage.
Hoffman throws a shot from downtown. Rage moves away and avoids it.
Hoffman misses the shot to the body.
Rage misses with a straight right.
Rage missing with a left hand there. Hoffman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoffman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman lands a glancing blow to the side of Rage's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoffman.
Hoffman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoffman checks a leg kick.
Hoffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoffman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rage scrambles back to his feet.
Hoffman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoffman stuns Rage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rage misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Hoffman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoffman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rage counters with a nice leg kick.
Hoffman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoffman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoffman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Rage.
Hoffman looks to land a right hand but Rage moved out of range.
Rage feints and then cracks Hoffman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoffman down. #CL#
Rage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Hoffman pushes Rage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage working aggressively here. #BC#
Rage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffman.
Rage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hoffman lands a jab.
Rage misses with a low kick.
Hoffman lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Hoffman.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Rage walks into a stiff left hand from Hoffman.
Rage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rage moves away.
Hoffman misses with a straight right.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rage. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hoffman misses with a looping left.
Rage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoffman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hoffman to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Hoffman. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
Jason Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoffman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Rage throws a leg kick but Hoffman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hoffman lands with an overhand left.
Rage moves forwards but Hoffman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoffman connects with the punch.
Rage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
Rage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoffman's calf.
Rage looks to land a left hand but Hoffman moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman cracks Rage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hoffman swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Rage cracks the inside of Hoffman's front leg.
A slow jab from Hoffman misses its intended target.
Rage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rage on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Hoffman.
Hoffman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rage staying out of range there.#T3#
Hoffman moves away from the strike by Rage.
Rage connects with a body shot.
Rage slips a straight right by Hoffman.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Rage slips a straight right by Hoffman.
Rage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rage looks to land a right hand but Hoffman moved out of range.
Hoffman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoffman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoffman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rage throws out a leg kick but Hoffman moves out of range and Rage only half commits.
Rage misses with a low kick.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up with Hoffman, looking for a takedown. Rage pushes Hoffman against the cage but Hoffman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoffman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoffman misses with an uppercut. Rage saw that one coming.
Hoffman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rage.#T4#
Rage keeps Hoffman at a distance using the push kick.
Rage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoffman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoffman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rage looks to land a body kick but Hoffman moved away.
Hoffman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rage on the side of the head.
Hoffman digs a good body shot into Rage's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoffman misses the target.
Rage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoffman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rage on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Hoffman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoffman misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Rage moved out of range nicely.
Jack Hoffman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoffman moves out of range as Rage strikes.
Rage lands with a hook. Hoffman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rage lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hoffman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoffman 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hoffman!
Jack Hoffman got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: CEC 542
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Nice jab there from Rage.
Stonedberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Stonedberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rage throws a jab but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rage circles away quickly and effectively.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Rage.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Stonedberg darts in and clinches Rage up against the cage.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage working aggressively here.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rage's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
Stonedberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Rage.
Rage lands with a short shot to the head.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Rage misses with the head strike.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stonedberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Stonedberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
Rage tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Stonedberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rage misses with a body punch.
Rage tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stonedberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rage lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
Rage throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
A short left from Rage.
Rage blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Rage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stonedberg tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Rage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stonedberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rage looks to land a body kick but Stonedberg moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stonedberg.
Rage catches Stonedberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stonedberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Rage's head.
Stonedberg misses with a straight left.
Rage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stonedberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rage to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Rage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stonedberg under the eye.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rage feints a jab promting Stonedberg to slip. Rage then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stonedberg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rage moves out of range of the strikes.
Rage connects with an inside leg kick.
Rage throws out a leg kick but Stonedberg moves out of range and Rage only half commits.
Stonedberg throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
Rage misses with a looping left.
Rage scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage wants to clinch up but Stonedberg keeps it at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws out a leg kick but Rage moves out of range and Stonedberg only half commits.
Stonedberg slips under a jab.
Rage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stonedberg is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Stonedberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rage is able to avoid easily.
Stonedberg blocks a leg kick.
Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stonedberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rage scrambles back to his feet.
Rage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stonedberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Rage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Rage.
Stonedberg throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Stonedberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from Stonedberg.
Rage connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stonedberg throws a big shot that misses.
Rage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stonedberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Rage will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Stonedberg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rage if he has to take too many more of those.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
Rage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stonedberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Stonedberg moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rage cracks Stonedberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
Rage tries a low kick but Stonedberg avoids it.
Stonedberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rage scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stonedberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rage connects with a crisp jab.
Stonedberg throws a leg kick but Rage moved away.
Stonedberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stonedberg lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Stonedberg moves out of range of the leg kick from Rage.
Rage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stonedberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Stonedberg misses its intended target.
Both fighters circling a little - Stonedberg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick from Stonedberg.
Rage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stonedberg walks into a jab.
Rage thumps Stonedberg with a low kick.
Rage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Stonedberg to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Rage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stonedberg did well to prevent Rage getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stonedberg is trying to stand.
Stonedberg taking some punishment here, with Rage in his half guard.
Stonedberg wants to get back to full guard.
Stonedberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rage is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Stonedberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Rage.
Stonedberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage drops an elbow to the side of Stonedberg's head.
Rage prevents Stonedberg from improving his position.
Rage working over Stonedberg with some ground and pound. Stonedberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stonedberg tries to get to full guard but Rage has control of the leg.
Stonedberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rage 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. #T3#
Rage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rage is nestled in close to Stonedberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stonedberg tries to kick Rage off but Rage keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rage throwing shots but Stonedberg is blocking nicely.
Stonedberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stonedberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rage scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rage throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stonedberg to regain full guard.
Rage postures up and lands a big shot to Stonedberg's brow.
Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES#
Stonedberg uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
Stonedberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stonedberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rage can pounce on him.
Stonedberg checks a low kick from Rage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonedberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rage defending well as Stonedberg loads up on a big left hand.
Stonedberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Rage.
Stonedberg throws a lazy head kick
and Rage counters with a one-two to the body.
Stonedberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rage.
Rage misses with a low kick.
Rage lands a lovely overhand right.
Rage throws a hook to the side of Stonedberg's head but Stonedberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stonedberg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Rage has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stonedberg misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Rage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rage defending well as Stonedberg loads up on a big left hand.
Rage lands with a good body shot.
Rage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stonedberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stonedberg tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Rage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Rage avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stonedberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Stonedberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage pushes Stonedberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rage blocks an uppercut.
Rage is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Rage gets through Stonedberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Stonedberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stonedberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Rage blocks it.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rage tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rage.
Rage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rage misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Rage. #T2#
Rage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage working aggressively here.
Stonedberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stonedberg cracks Rage with a nice body shot.
Stonedberg digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
Stonedberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands. #T3#
Rage tries for a takedown but Stonedberg manages to get underhooks.
Stonedberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Rage.
Nice body punch from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
A short left from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Stonedberg misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Rage.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stonedberg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage wants to take the fight to the mat but Stonedberg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Michael Stonedberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Rage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stonedberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Michael Stonedberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stonedberg works on Rage's body with a couple of short punches.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg. #BC#
Stonedberg breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jason Rage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rage misses the jab.
Rage throws a solid leg kick but Stonedberg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rage.
Stonedberg throws a jab when Rage was well out of range.
Rage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stonedberg moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stonedberg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stonedberg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rage 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Rage!
Jason Rage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 534
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1#
Rage cracks De Struicao with a good jab.
Rage staying out of range there.
Rage throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Struicao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Rage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but De Struicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Struicao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Struicao tries to work over Rage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
De Struicao is trying to push Rage away but Rage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Struicao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Struicao misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to De Struicao's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, De Struicao scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Struicao blocking some punches.
Rage lands with a light punch inside.
De Struicao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rage misses with some punches.
De Struicao blocking some punches. #T1#
De Struicao lands with a short shot to the head.
De Struicao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as De Struicao controls his hands.
De Struicao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Struicao lands with a short shot to the head.
Rage prevents a body shot from De Struicao.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage pushes De Struicao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Struicao misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Struicao lands a body shot.
Rage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
De Struicao works on Rage's body with a couple of short punches.
De Struicao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Struicao misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Struicao blocking some punches.
De Struicao blocks an uppercut.
De Struicao gets underhooks to prevent Rage's takedown attempt. #T2#
De Struicao tries to throw a body punch but Rage avoids it by throwing De Struicao back against the cage.
Rage blocks a body shot from De Struicao.
De Struicao tries to throw a body punch but Rage avoids it by throwing De Struicao back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from De Struicao fails to land. #BC#
De Struicao manages to break the clinch.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Struicao is looking to slow Rage down with leg kicks.
De Struicao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Struicao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
De Struicao throws a nice looking combination but Rage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Struicao.
Rage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rage swings for the body but De Struicao moves out of range.
Rage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from De Struicao misses.
De Struicao is looking to score with low kicks.
Rage changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Struicao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
De Struicao throws a hook but Rage blocks it.
Rage feints the counter takedown.
De Struicao checks a leg kick.
Rage avoids the body shot from De Struicao.
Rage has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rage blocks a low kick nicely.
Rage throws a leg kick which misses De Struicao's front leg but catches the back leg as De Struicao tries to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by De Struicao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Struicao.
Rage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Struicao on the side of the head.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Struicao.
Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like De Struicao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rage.
De Struicao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Struicao throws a hook but Rage avoids it easily.
De Struicao throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Struicao lands a jab to the nose.
Rage missing with a left hand there. De Struicao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Struicao with a nice cross.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Struicao as he jumps to the side.
Dominick De Struicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Rage.
Rage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Struicao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Struicao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Struicao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rage.
De Struicao lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Struicao moves out of range of the strikes.
Rage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Struicao has time to react.
Rage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Struicao.#CL2#
Rage moves into the clinch.
De Struicao misses with a body punch.
De Struicao working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
De Struicao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rage tries to work over De Struicao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Struicao blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick De Struicao dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
De Struicao is looking to chop away at Rage's legs.
De Struicao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rage.
A jab from De Struicao finds it's way through Rage's defenses.
De Struicao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dominick De Struicao is winning the standup battle so far.
De Struicao lands a jab to the head.
Rage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Struicao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Rage moves into the clinch.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from De Struicao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Struicao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Struicao leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Struicao prevents a body shot from Rage. #T1#
De Struicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Struicao stalls.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage pushes De Struicao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Struicao is looking to break free of the clinch but Rage has double underhooks.
Rage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rage prevents a body shot from De Struicao.
De Struicao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Struicao tries to throw a body punch but Rage avoids it by throwing De Struicao back against the cage.
Dominick De Struicao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rage.
Rage working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
Rage lands a shoulder strike.
Rage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Struicao misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
De Struicao gets through Rage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Struicao throws a head punch that misses.
De Struicao just leaning against Rage, taking a breather.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Struicao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Struicao lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Rage gets a trip takedown into half guard.
De Struicao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rage working De Struicao over with strikes.
De Struicao wants to get back to full guard.
De Struicao is controlling Rage's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rage looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De Struicao's head.
De Struicao taking some punishment here, with Rage in his half guard. #T3#
Nice strikes from Rage there.
De Struicao holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rage is thwarting De Struicao's attempts to control the position.
De Struicao is trying to get back to full guard.
Rage working De Struicao over with strikes.
Rage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rage lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#
De Struicao is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked De Struicao! More strikes land and this one is all over! Rage jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Rage!
Jason Rage was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 526
Date: Jul 09, 2017

#R1#
Rage throws a looping overhand right but Ignatov ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Rage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignatov blocks a leg kick.
Rage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatov misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ignatov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rage misses with a low kick.
Ignatov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
An inside leg kick from Rage misses.
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Rage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatov blocks a jab.
Ignatov cracks Rage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatov pinned against the cage. Ignatov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ignatov connects with a body shot.
Rage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Rage only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Rage throws a right and a left that Ignatov avoids nicely.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Ignatov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ignatov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rage's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rage's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Rage moves out of range.
Rage with the counter takedown but Ignatov avoids it easily.
Ignatov throws a low kick but Rage avoids it.
Rage moves away from the strike by Ignatov.
Rage throws a hook but Ignatov blocks it.
Rage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatov. Ignatov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rage misses with a low kick.
Ignatov lands a leg kick that knocks Rage off balance momentarily.
Rage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rage cracks Ignatov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ignatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.#T2#
That kick from Ignatov tenderised Rage's leg. Rage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rage is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ignatov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatov misses with a straight left.
Rage lunges at Ignatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ignatov's hand.
Rage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatov scores with a leg kick.
Vladimir Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage looks for a takedown but Ignatov sprawls well.
Vladimir Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Rage.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatov scores with a jab.
Ignatov cracks Rage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ignatov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ignatov tries to land a front kick but Rage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rage feints the counter takedown.
Rage misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rage 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 Ignatov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rage misses with a looping left.#T3#
Rage misses with an uppercut.
Rage throws a leg kick which misses Ignatov's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatov tries to avoid it.
Rage throws a hook to the side of Ignatov's head but Ignatov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Rage tries to counter it with a takedown but Ignatov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ignatov lands with a right hand.
Ignatov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body punch from Rage.
Rage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rage misses with a looping left.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt.
Rage connects with the punch.
Rage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatov lands a jab to Rage's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Rage fails with the takedown.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Rage checks it.
Rage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ignatov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rage somewhat.
Rage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov moves out of range as Rage strikes.
Rage misses with a body shot.
Ignatov is looking to counter punch.
Ignatov 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ignatov's head backwards.
Ignatov checks a low kick from Rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Ignatov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big right from Rage misses.
A jab lands there for Ignatov.
Vladimir Ignatov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ignatov misses the shot to the body.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ignatov has got the better of the exchanges.
Ignatov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rage. That did some damage!
Ignatov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov catches Rage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatov lands a leg kick that knocks Rage off balance momentarily.
Ignatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rage can do to turn this around?
Ignatov tests Rage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage lands a jab to the nose.
Ignatov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatov connects with an inside leg kick.
Rage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Ignatov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ignatov wants to land a leg kick but Rage is out of range.
Ignatov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov throws a leg kick but Rage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rage throws a body shot but no joy.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rage thuds a left hand into Ignatov's body.
Ignatov thuds his right hand into Rage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Ignatov.
Rage was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatov blocks a low kick nicely.
Rage checks a low kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a leg kick that misses.
Rage just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Rage.
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Rage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rage checks the leg kick.
Ignatov tries to clinch but Rage moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rage. #TD2#
Rage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ignatov was covering up waiting for the punch and Rage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ignatov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ignatov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Ignatov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ignatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ignatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignatov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rage's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Rage connects with a couple of short punches.
Ignatov has momentary wrist control but Rage slips an elbow through the middle.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignatov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rage.
Rage passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ignatov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ignatov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rage.
The strikes coming from Rage are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rage in side control, throwing shots but Ignatov defends.
Ignatov is looking to regain half guard here but Rage keeps moving and retains side control.
Rage landing strikes.
Rage works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage 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#
Rage throws a nice head kick!
Ignatov walks into a jab.
Rage looks to land a right hand but Ignatov moved out of range.
Ignatov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Rage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Rage moves out of range.
Ignatov throws an overhand right that lands on Rage's shoulder, as Rage tries to avoid the shot.
Rage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ignatov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatov.
Ignatov backing away here, and Rage unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ignatov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rage is out of range and Ignatov settles back down.
Rage checks a leg kick.
Ignatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rage manages to avoid it.
Rage sizes up Ignatov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Ignatov tenderised Rage's leg. Rage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatov scores with a hook.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatov. That's going to slow Rage down.
Rage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatov moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rage lands with a nice body punch.
Rage blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatov misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatov. #TD2#
Rage gets the takedown into side control.
Rage cracks Ignatov with a big right hand but Ignatov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rage in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Ignatov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ignatov to see if he's OK.
Oh Ignatov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rage cracks Ignatov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rage immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Ignatov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Rage!
Jason Rage tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEC 517
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Rage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rage throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopez.
Rage slips a straight right by Lopez.
Rage throws a nice looking combination but Lopez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Rage.
Rage swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Rage avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lopez defends it well.
Rage defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Rage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rage.
Rage thuds a left hand into Lopez's body.
Rage 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.
Lopez swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Rage is out of range.
Rage lands a nice shot to the body. #T1##TD2#
Rage feints and as Lopez raises his hands in defense, Rage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lopez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez pulls Rage in close to his closed guard and prevents Rage from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rage throwing strikes but missing.
Rage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Rage distracts Lopez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rage slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Rage tries to pass.
Rage chips away with some ground and pound.
Rage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lopez is controlling Rage's posture.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rage wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving. #T3#
Lopez wants to sweep here but Rage controlling him for the moment.
Lopez wants to improve his position but instead Rage has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard but Rage has mounted him!
Lopez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lopez holds on to Rage as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#T4#
Rage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lopez looks a forlorn figure.
Rage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lopez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lopez wants to control but Rage is having none of it.
Rage looking to control but Lopez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lopez?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Rage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rage is looking to score with low kicks.
Rage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Rage saw that one coming.
Lopez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rage throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Rage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rage. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Rage's head.
Lopez connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rage cracks Lopez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Rage fails to land with a series of punches.
Rage slips a straight right by Lopez.
Rage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopez under the eye.
Rage lands with an overhand left.
Rage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rage darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.#ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!
Rage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez throws a body punch but Rage moves out of range.
Jason Rage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Lopez.
Lopez seems to have got his legs back now.
Rage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez moves out of range as Rage throws a body kick. #T2##KD2#
Rage lands a left and a right that send Lopez crashing to the mat, dazed. Rage thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice jab there from Lopez. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Rage has been cut.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Lopez digs a good body shot into Rage's ribs.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rage off to one side.
Rage fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez with a hook.
Jason Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rage.
Rage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Rage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Lopez catches Rage right on the button with a cross.
Rage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rage throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left lands for Lopez.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rage throws out the jab.
Rage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lopez.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Rage moved out of range nicely.
Rage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Rage connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rage dives in for a single leg takedown but Lopez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez connects with the punch.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lopez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rage throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Rage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rage connects with a crisp jab.
Rage throws a low kick, looking for Lopez's leg but Lopez calmly moves out of range.
Rage scoring well with a low kick there.
Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Lopez misses.
Rage stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Rage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Rage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rage throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez connects with a crisp jab.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rage.
Rage was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rage.
Rage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Lopez throws a series of strikes that have Rage backpedaling.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Rage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez misses with a hook #TD2#
and Rage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lopez won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Rage laying and praying for a moment but Lopez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
Rage works his way into side control.
Rage working the ground and pound but Lopez is defending the strikes.
Rage misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lopez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rage's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Rage with the ground and pound but Lopez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopez seems keen to control Rage's posture.
Lopez 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.
Rage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Rage with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Rage's ribs.
Rage moves out of range of the strikes.
Pepe Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rage lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rage.
Rage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Rage.
A telegraphed right hand from Rage misses the target.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Rage.
Lopez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Rage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopez on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Rage as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rage.
Rage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rage takes a kick to the side of the head.
A cross from Rage lands.
Rage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lopez misses the target.
Rage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rage works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Rage's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Rage.
Well Rage 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jason Rage!
Jason Rage decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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