Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2018

#R1#
Stern throws a looping overhand right but Rutten ducks down to avoid it.
Stern misses the jab.
A big right from Stern misses.
Rutten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stern.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Stern.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Stern misses the jab.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutten's head backwards.
Rutten misses with a shot to the body
and Stern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Stern misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutten misses the target.
Rutten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stern 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.
Stern with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten throws a leg kick which misses Stern's front leg but catches the back leg as Stern tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Stern looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rutten!#ES#
Rutten throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Stern misses.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
Rutten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses
and Stern cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Rutten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
Stern shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Stern.
Rutten drops his hands momentarily and Stern takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Handsome Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Stern. #CL2#
Stern gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rutten is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Rutten has Stern pressed against the cage, preventing Stern from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Our sources have told us that Rutten has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stern. That's going to slow Rutten down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutten throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.
Stern throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range.
Stern misses with a straight right.
Stern walks into a stiff left hand from Rutten.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stern lands an overhand right.
Stern scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stern doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Stern.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stern jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stern gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rutten counters with a straight right hand.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Stern tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Rutten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Stern.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern thuds his right hand into Rutten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stern wants to slow Rutten down by chopping away at his legs.
Stern slips a straight right by Rutten.
Rutten has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutten there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Stern throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range.
Rutten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten lands a nice shot to the body.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Stern.
Stern gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stern throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Stern is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rutten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rutten throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Stern lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutten doesn't seem phased though.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Stern.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Stern keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Rutten misses.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stern misses with a hook.
Rutten scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
Rutten throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stern on the side of the head.
Stern turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rutten moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Stern shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rutten manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stern working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Rutten.
Stern throwing strikes from guard but Rutten blocks nicely.
Rutten controlling Stern's posture.
Stern lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stern with a nice head shot there.
Stern makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stern controlling from the top position.
Rutten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stern postures up in Rutten's guard and throws a big left but Rutten blocks it. #SU2#
Rutten is working an open guard so Stern takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Rutten moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutten lands a two punch combo.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
Stern dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern cracks Rutten with a good jab.
Rutten walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stern.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Rutten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stern with a nice cross.
Stern shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutten duly obliges.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
Stern moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Rutten lands with a nice body punch.
Stern with a nice cross.
Stern scores with a jab. Rutten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Rutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
It looked like Rutten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
A countering left hand to the body from Stern misses.
Stern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Rutten lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stern doesn't seem phased though.
Rutten defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Stern manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Stern tries for a takedown but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Handsome Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Rutten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stern doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
Rutten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten takes one on the button.
Stern rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Rutten saw that one coming.
Stern takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutten throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Rutten throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stern throws out a powerful jab.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutten tries to clinch there but Stern circles away.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutten's head backwards.
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stern looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutten moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Stern.
Jab by Stern.#T1#
Stern takes one to the side of the head.
Stern fails with the takedown.
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Stern coming out on top.
Rutten throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Rutten throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Rutten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutten tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Rutten.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handsome Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Rutten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stern slips a jab from Rutten.
Rutten takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Stern closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stern lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Rutten is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Stern pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stern connects with a right hand. Rutten shakes it off.
Stern jabs Rutten right on the nose. Rutten blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Stern lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutten circles away quickly and effectively.
Stern jabs Rutten right on the nose. Rutten blinks but takes it well.
Rutten throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Rutten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stern misses with a looping left.
A combination from Rutten does no damage.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stern darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern slips a straight right by Rutten.
Stern cracks Rutten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stern has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stern slips under a jab from Rutten.
A big right from Stern misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stern looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stern misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Stern smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Stern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Stern. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stern.#KD#
Rutten drops Stern with a left right combo! Rutten follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Rutten staying calm.
Rutten working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern sneaks back into half guard.

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 Handsome Rutten.
I think Stern has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GC 250
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Stricker throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
Rutten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stricker misses with a hook to the body
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Handsome Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stricker.
Rutten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stricker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutten's knee momentarily.
Stricker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutten's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutten scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.
A left and a right from Stricker both land. Nice combination.
Stricker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten lands with a hook. Stricker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stricker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutten lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Stricker misses.
Stricker keeps Rutten at a distance using the push kick.
Stricker blocks a jab.
Stricker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stricker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stricker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stricker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Stricker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stricker throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range. #T1#
Stricker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Rutten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stricker, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutten misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Stricker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stricker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stricker tries a low kick but Rutten avoids it.
Stricker connects with a leg kick. Rutten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Stricker moved out of range nicely.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Stricker moves out of range.
Stricker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stricker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Stricker rushes Rutten and presses him up against the cage.
Rutten pushes Stricker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Stricker 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!
Stricker misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Rutten has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stricker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stricker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutten misses with a punch to the body.
Stricker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Rutten throws a punch but it's blocked by Stricker.
Still in the clinch, Stricker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Stricker.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten is working for takedown but Stricker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rutten struggles to land a body shot inside as Stricker controls his hands.
Rutten cracks Stricker with a nice body shot.
Rutten tries to throw a body punch but Stricker avoids it by throwing Rutten back against the cage. #BC2#
Stricker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Rutten.
Stricker looks to land a right hand but Rutten moved out of range.
Rutten throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Rutten there.#CL2#
Stricker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutten, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stricker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stricker's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker.
A short uppercut from Stricker. #T3#
Stricker blocks a body shot from Rutten.
Rutten pushes Stricker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Stricker has him pressed against the cage.
Stricker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rutten tries a body shot but Stricker blocks it.
Rutten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Rutten.
Rutten blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker.
Stricker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutten misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rutten.
Rutten digs a right hand underneath Stricker's ribcage. Stricker let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Stricker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stricker avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Stricker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stricker.
Rutten appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Stricker slips a jab from Rutten.
Stricker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten misses with an uppercut
enabling Stricker to counter with a crisp jab.
Stricker is looking to slow Rutten down with leg kicks.
Stricker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rutten swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stricker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Rutten drives through and clinches with Stricker against the cage.
Stricker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rutten has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten blocking some punches.
Rutten tries a body shot but Stricker blocks it.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rutten fails to land. #BC2#
Stricker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Stricker saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stricker misses with a wild combination.
Stricker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Stricker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rutten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Stricker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stricker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutten.
Stricker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutten throws a hook but Stricker avoids it easily.
Stricker scores with a nice head shot.
Rutten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stricker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stricker throws out a loose jab but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stricker feints a jab promting Rutten to slip. Stricker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rutten slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stricker wants to counter the offense by Rutten and move into the clinch position.
Rutten takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stricker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stricker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stricker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Stricker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stricker misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Stricker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Stricker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutten, as that shot connected.
Rutten throws an overhand right that lands on Stricker's shoulder, as Stricker tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stricker, right into the meat. #T1#
Rutten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stricker circles away quickly and effectively.
Stricker punishes Rutten's body with a nice straight punch.
Stricker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rutten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stricker lands a jab to the head.
Rutten connects with a body shot that sends Stricker's belly button to the back.
Stricker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rutten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stricker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stricker throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten lands with a good body shot.
Stricker lands with a nice body punch.
Rutten takes a swing at Stricker's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Stricker walks into a left hand.
Stricker wants to clinch up but Rutten keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Stricker looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Rutten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stricker scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Stricker.
A little feinted left hand from Rutten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rutten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stricker scores with a leg kick.
Rutten tries to bum rush Stricker with a series of wild strikes but Stricker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stricker ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Rutten 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.
Stricker misses with a looping right.
Stricker motions for Rutten to come forward. Stricker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Stricker throws a leg kick but Rutten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Rutten dips to his left and cracks Stricker with an uppercut!
Stricker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutten works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3##CL#
Rutten drives through and clinches with Stricker against the cage.
Rutten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutten tries to work over Stricker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stricker gets through Rutten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stricker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stricker lands a jab to Rutten's midsection.
Rutten scores with a sloppy right hand. Stricker should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Stricker.
Stricker misses the jab.
Rutten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stricker.
Stricker misses the jab.
Rutten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steve Stricker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten throws a hook but Stricker blocks it.#T4#
Rutten cracks Stricker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stricker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stricker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutten.
Rutten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stricker connects with a right hand. Rutten shakes it off.
Stricker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stricker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stricker.
Stricker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stricker throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Stricker is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stricker misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stricker.
A jab lands there for Rutten.
Rutten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Stricker. That snapped Rutten's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Stricker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
That's time! Rutten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutten blocks the leg kick.
Rutten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stricker counters with a left to the body.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stricker, as that shot connected.
Rutten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stricker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stricker tries to counter with a clinch but Rutten shakes him off and moves away.
Rutten thuds his right hand into Stricker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rutten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strickers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stricker lands a two punch combo.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stricker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stricker with a hook.#T1##CL2#
Stricker moves into range and clinches up with Rutten.
Stricker lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Stricker misses with a wild combination.
Rutten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Stricker.
Rutten scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Rutten moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Stricker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stricker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutten working aggressively here.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Stricker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rutten has Stricker up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handsome Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stricker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Rutten.
Rutten goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stricker prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Rutten.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stricker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stricker.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Stricker.
Rutten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutten is looking to control Stricker's arms but Stricker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutten has his back to the cage.
Stricker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutten.
Rutten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stricker misses with some punches.
Stricker blocks a body shot from Rutten.
Steve Stricker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten tries to work over Stricker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Stricker scores with a shot to the side of Rutten's head.
Stricker can't find room to land a body shot as Rutten controls the action.
Stricker misses with the head strike.
Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Stricker fails to land. #BC2#
Stricker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Rutten misses. #CL#
Rutten gets a clinch.
Come on Rutten - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rutten tries to work over Stricker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stricker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stricker pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Stricker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stricker.
Stricker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutten tries to circle away but Stricker has him pinned against the cage.
Stricker lands with a left to the head.
Stricker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten misses with the head strike.
Stricker presses Rutten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stricker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stricker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stricker prevents a body shot from Rutten.
Stricker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stricker misses with the head strike.
A short left from Stricker.
Rutten struggles to land a body shot inside as Stricker controls his hands.
Stricker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stricker lands a body shot.
Stricker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stricker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stricker 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018

#R1#
Laar walks into a left hand.
Laar throws a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten sizes up Laar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laar is breathing heavily.
Rutten dips to his left and cracks Laar with an uppercut!
Laar could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rutten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rutten - the referee stops the clock and Laar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rutten. Laar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rutten scores with a three punch combo!
Laar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD2#
Rutten drops Laar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laar looks back up at him and smiles so Rutten waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Laar is rocked!#CL2#
Rutten gets a clinch.
Oh Laar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutten is muscling Laar up against the cage and as Laar bounces back off, Rutten cracks him with a huge right hand! Laar crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Handsome Rutten!
An out of breath Handsome Rutten thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 212
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Rutten misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
Rutten digs a good hook to Marston's body.
Marston avoids a kick to the body.
Rutten 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.
Rutten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marston misses the jab.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten tries to clinch
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutten with a jab.#CL2#
Rutten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Marston is looking to control Rutten's arms but Rutten gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marston has his back to the cage. #BC#
Marston breaks the clinch.
Marston has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Double XX in the buildup to the fight.
Marston lands with a hook. Rutten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Marston.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Marston ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.#CL2#
Rutten rushes Marston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rutten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marston lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Marston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rutten misses with a body punch.
Marston is leaning against Rutten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Marston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marston misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Rutten.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston misses with the body kick
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston thuds a left hand into Rutten's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a jab. Marston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marston thinking.
Marston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rutten with a jab.
Rutten misses with a looping left.
Marston scores with the left hand. Rutten knows he should have avoided that one.
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten lands a lovely overhand right.
Rutten catches Marston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Marston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutten lands a right hook to the body.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
Marston is looking to counter punch.
Rutten throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Marston lands a jab.
Rutten tries to bum rush Marston with a series of wild strikes but Marston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Marston moved away.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Marston.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Marston feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rutten is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marston throws an off balance right hand
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marston misses with a looping right.#T4#
Nice jab there from Rutten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marston throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Marston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutten.
Marston cracks a nice hook into Rutten's ribs.
Marston takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutten slips a jab from Marston.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Rutten misses with a jab to the body
and Rutten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Handsome Rutten 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#
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Rutten counters with a leg kick. #CUT#
It looks like Handsome Rutten has been cut.
Marston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutten under the eye.
Rutten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutten has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marston.
Marston defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Rutten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range.
Rutten takes a swing at Marston's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Marston does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
A lazy left from Rutten finds it's target.
Handsome Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Rutten misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutten throws a shot from downtown. Marston moves away and avoids it.
Handsome Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marston slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a low kick as Marston jumps back.
Rutten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Rutten throws a combination. Marston tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rutten wants to slow Marston down by chopping away at his legs.
Marston walks into a straight right hand from Rutten.
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marston. Rutten shrugs it off though.
Rutten scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Marston lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marston connects with a looping right hand.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Rutten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutten checks a low kick from Marston.
Rutten throws a right hand that misses
and Marston counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Marston.
Rutten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rutten.
Rutten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Marston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a nice body shot.
Marston throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marston 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.
Rutten scores with the left hand. Marston knows he should have avoided that one.
Marston misses with a body punch
and Rutten counters with a left to the body.
Rutten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rutten lands with an uppercut that bounces Marston off the cage and back into range.
Rutten scores with a punch to the head.
Marston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rutten throws a good cross that connects.
Rutten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Marston misses.
Rutten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#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!
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Marston slips under a jab from Rutten.
Marston throwing a counter right hand but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rutten swinging wildly here.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Marston scores with a three punch combo!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Marston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marston throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Marston misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
Rutten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Handsome Rutten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Handsome Rutten'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rutten swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
Marston tries to bum rush Rutten with a series of wild strikes but Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Rutten lands a nice looking body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rutten. Marston shrugs it off though.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutten misses the target.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Marston.
A little jabbing left from Rutten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick from Marston.
Marston throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutten.
Rutten tries to clinch but Marston moves out of range.
Rutten needs to keep his hands up - Marston had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Marston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Handsome Rutten's cut even more.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Marston.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
Rutten misses with a hook. Marston ducked under it nicely.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston lands a body shot.
Marston scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutten should have avoided that one.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.#T2#
Rutten swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Marston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marston. Marston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten tries to score with a low kick but Marston moves his leg out of the way.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marston misses with the body kick
and Rutten counters with a two punch combo.
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Rutten ducks down to avoid it.
Rutten walks into a straight right hand from Marston.
Rutten throws a body punch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Marston throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten flicks out a counter leg kick but Marston steps away.
Marston misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
Lucas Marston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Rutten works the jab nicely.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Marston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rutten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Rutten finds it's target.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Rutten scores with a jab.
Rutten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marston doesn't seem bothered though.
Marston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
A jab from Rutten does it's job there.
Rutten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marston.
Rutten staying out of range there.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Rutten catches Marston right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Rutten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Marston lands a big uppercut and Rutten crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rutten looks OK. Marston waves Rutten back to his feet!#ROC#
Rutten is rocked!
Marston thumps Rutten with a low kick.
Rutten is still on wobbly legs! Can Marston finish him?
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marston counters with a right hand to the body.
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Look low, kick high! Marston uses the oldest trick in the book to send Rutten tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Marston is absolutely delighted - when Rutten wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lucas Marston!
Lucas Marston made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.

Event: AD513
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Po moves away.
Rutten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla Training Camp in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Po gets a clinch.
Rutten lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Rutten lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po .
Po is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rutten is defending well for now.
Rutten throws a head punch that misses.
Po lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Po stalling in the clinch but Rutten improves position.
Po lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Rutten tries to throw a body punch but Po avoids it by throwing Rutten back against the cage.
Rutten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutten lands a nice uppercut.
Rutten misses with the head strike.
Rutten lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Po is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po throws an elbow that misses.
Po is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutten finish him?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rutten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po misses with an elbow over the top.
Rutten dips a shoulder and cracks Po with a mighty uppercut! Po falls back against the cage and Rutten unloads with a barrage of strikes! Po is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rutten screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Handsome Rutten!
Handsome Rutten decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AD508
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Raunio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
Raunio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raunio is looking to clinch.
Rutten throws a front kick that sends Raunio stumbling back into the cage.
Rutten misses with a low kick as Raunio jumps back.
Rutten misses with a shot to the body
and Raunio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla Training Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Rutten digs a good body shot into Raunio's ribs.
Rutten 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. #TD2#
Raunio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rutten on his heels. He'll look to pass Rutten's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Rutten pushes Raunio off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raunio looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Rutten slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Raunio looks for a takedown but Rutten sprawls well.#T1#
Raunio cracks Rutten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handsome Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten cracks the inside of Raunio's front leg.
Raunio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutten circles away.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Raunio keeps it at a distance.
Raunio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raunio tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
Raunio jabs at Rutten's body.
Raunio misses with a straight left.
Rutten tries to land a front kick but Raunio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raunio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutten can pounce on him.
Rutten closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raunio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raunio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten blocks a low kick nicely.
Rutten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raunio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rutten blocks a jab.
Rutten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raunio 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.
Raunio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raunio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Raunio avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Raunio.
Raunio avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Raunio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rutten counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Raunio throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Raunio throws a looping overhand right but Rutten ducks down to avoid it.
Rutten throws a jab when Raunio was well out of range.
Raunio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rutten.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Raunio closes the distance and clinches.
Rutten scores with a shot to the side of Raunio's head.
Raunio misses with a punch to the body.
Raunio blocking some punches.
Raunio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruttens head.
A hook to the body from Raunio.
Rutten blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Rutten manages to break the clinch.
Rutten misses with the combination.
Raunio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raunio throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Raunio loads up on a big right hand but Rutten slips the punch.
Raunio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick from Raunio.
Rutten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raunio's hands.
Raunio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Raunio.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raunio moves away.
Raunio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutten cracks Raunio with a good jab.
Handsome Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Rutten finds it's way through Raunio's defenses. #CL2#
Raunio clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Rutten fails to land.
Raunio blocking some punches.
Raunio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Handsome Rutten dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Raunio connects with a leg kick. Rutten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raunio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutten is fending him off so far but Raunio persists. Nope, Rutten circles away and we're back to standing.
Raunio throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Rutten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Raunio moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raunio can do to turn this around?
Rutten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raunio on the side of the head.
Raunio ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Rutten misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Raunio closes the distance and clinches up with Rutten, looking for a takedown. Raunio pushes Rutten against the cage but Rutten circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Raunio pushes Rutten up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutten throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Rutten. #T1#
Rutten misses with some punches.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raunio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Raunio cracks Rutten with a nice body shot.
Rutten throws a punch but it's blocked by Raunio. #BC#
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Raunio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutten momentarily.
Raunio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raunio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.#CL2#
Raunio clinches up with Rutten and pushes him back against the cage.
Raunio misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Raunio fails to land.
Rauli Raunio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raunio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutten prevents the takedown attempt.
Handsome Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauli Raunio.#BC#
Rutten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Raunio slips under a jab.#T2#
Raunio connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten staying out of range there.
Rutten tried to counter with a leg kick but Raunio avoided it.
Rutten misses with a leg kick.
Raunio throws out a loose jab but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raunio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A cross from Rutten lands.
Raunio digs a good body shot into Rutten's ribs.
Rutten misses with a hook. Raunio ducked under it nicely.
Raunio moves out of range of the body kick from Rutten.
Raunio tries to clinch there but Rutten circles away. #CL2#
Raunio pushes Rutten up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raunio.
Raunio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Raunio tries to work over Rutten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Rutten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raunio lands with a good body shot.
Rutten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raunio slips under a jab.
Raunio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten throws the left hand but Raunio avoids the punch easily.
Rutten takes one on the button.
Raunio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Raunio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raunio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raunio lands an overhand right.
Raunio is looking to score with low kicks.
Raunio wants to clinch up but Rutten keeps it at a distance.
Rutten quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Raunio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutten misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raunio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Rutten throws a hook but Raunio avoids it easily.
Rutten lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rutten lands a jab to the nose.
Rutten throws a leg kick which misses Raunio's front leg but catches the back leg as Raunio tries to avoid it.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Raunio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Raunio coming out on top.#CL2#
Raunio moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Raunio fails to land.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rutten pushes Raunio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raunio working aggressively here.
Raunio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Raunio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rauli Raunio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rutten'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#
Rutten stuns Raunio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Raunio closes the distance and clinches.
Raunio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rutten or not.
Raunio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rutten.
Raunio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Rutten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutten misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raunio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rutten up against the cage.
Raunio blocking some punches.
Raunio blocks a body shot from Rutten.
Raunio tries to work over Rutten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutten lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Rutten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutten pushes Raunio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Raunio is rocked!
Rutten unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Raunio! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rutten is unloading with more strikes now! Raunio drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Handsome Rutten!
A very excited looking Handsome Rutten made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AD479: Aggressive Combat
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Rutten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gordon. Gordon obviously looking to wear him down.
Mel Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Rutten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rutten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.
Gordon checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon slips a jab from Rutten.
Rutten 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.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gordon connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten feints and then cracks Gordon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gordon down.
Gordon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Gordon.
Gordon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
Gordon scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Gordon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A combination from Rutten does no damage.
Rutten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gordon is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rutten throws a looping overhand right but Gordon ducks down to avoid it.
Rutten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gordon - that will leave a mark!
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutten misses the target.
Gordon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Rutten circles away and keeps his distance.
Gordon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gordon throws a chopping leg kick but Rutten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Rutten misses.
Gordon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Gordon moves into range and clinches up with Rutten.
Rutten blocks an uppercut.
Rutten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon tries to work over Rutten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutten lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Gordon - that landed with a thud.
Gordon trying to land knees to the body.
Gordon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Handsome Rutten has been cut.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike.
Rutten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutten presses Gordon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Rutten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Gordon. That snapped Rutten's head back.
Gordon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutten.
Gordon misses with a kick to the body
enabling Rutten to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Rutten's knee but Rutten avoids it well.
Gordon throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Gordon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutten. That did some damage!
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Gordon.
Gordon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gordon tests Rutten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Gordon wants to clinch
and Rutten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gordon's knee momentarily.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Rutten tries to work over Gordon's front leg with a kick but Gordon checks it.
Gordon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten punishes Gordon's body with a nice straight punch.
Gordon avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Gordon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutten.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Rutten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mel Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Handsome Rutten's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gordon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Mel Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.#CL#
Gordon has managed to clinch.
Rutten is leaning against Gordon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Rutten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Gordon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rutten tests Gordon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Gordon misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gordon if he has to take too many more of those.
Gordon wants to clinch
and Rutten finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gordon tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Rutten!
Rutten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Rutten. Beautiful body shot.
Gordon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gordon wants to clinch.
It seemed like Rutten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutten scores with a push kick.
Gordon throws a right hand that misses
and Rutten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gordon thinking.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Rutten misses. #CL#
Gordon has closed the distance and engaged Rutten in a clinch.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutten tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Rutten back against the cage.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rutten avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gordon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rutten gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutten struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Rutten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutten's defenses.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Rutten misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Gordon is predictable there
and Rutten counters with a solid body kick.
Rutten throws a good cross that connects.
Gordon misses with a jab to the body
enabling Rutten to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Gordon tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Rutten 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.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.
Gordon wants to slow Rutten down by chopping away at his legs.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gordon tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gordon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rutten scores with a jab to the head.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gordon throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Rutten throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gordon.#CUT2#
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Rutten misses with a straight left.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.
Rutten swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gordon darts in trying to clinch
and Rutten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon throws a low kick, looking for Rutten's leg but Rutten calmly moves out of range. #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!
Rutten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutten jabs at Gordon's body.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Gordon lands but Rutten takes it in his stride.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rutten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gordon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutten tries to clinch there but Gordon circles away.
Rutten scores with a body shot.
Gordon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gordon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Handsome Rutten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutten throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target.
Gordon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutten.
Rutten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gordon.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Gordon.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rutten takes a step back to recover.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutten throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutten throws the kick towards the body but Gordon avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon throws out a leg kick but Rutten moves out of range and Gordon only half commits.
Rutten takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gordon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gordon throws a wild body kick that Rutten sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Rutten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
Gordon throws a wild body kick that Rutten sees coming a mile off.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Gordon lands with a cross.
Gordon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Rutten throws a front kick aimed at Gordon's knee but Gordon avoids it well.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten stuns Gordon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gordon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rutten connects with the punch.
Gordon is looking to score with low kicks.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rutten lands a jab to Gordon's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gordon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rutten lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Gordon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rutten lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rutten.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutten's brow.
Rutten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Rutten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
A little jabbing left from Rutten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gordon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Gordon darts in and clinches Rutten up against the cage.
Rutten misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gordon.
Nice body punch from Rutten - that landed with a thud.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutten controls his hands.
Rutten dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Rutten cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Rutten works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Rutten cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Rutten cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Rutten.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon blocks a body shot from Rutten.
Rutten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gordon's elbow.
Rutten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
Rutten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gordon tries to land knees in the clinch but Rutten avoids the damage to the body.
Rutten can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutten's defenses.
Rutten throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rutten can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Rutten misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Handsome Rutten.
I think Rutten 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: AD470: Kelley vs Diaz
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Blaster throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
Rutten throws a body kick that misses
and Blaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaster throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Blaster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blaster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaster connects with a body shot that sends Rutten's belly button to the back.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Blaster.
Blaster throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Blaster bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Blaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Blaster misses the shot to the body.
Rutten misses the jab.
Rutten walks into a stiff left hand from Blaster.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaster scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rutten walks into a left hand. #T1#
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Blaster's head but Blaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaster.
Rutten punishes Blaster's body with a nice straight punch.
Blaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
Rutten moves out of range as Blaster throws a body kick.
Blaster scores with a push kick.
Rutten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blaster wants to slow Rutten down by chopping away at his legs.
Blaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutten counters with a straight right hand.
Blaster misses with a looping left.
That kick from Blaster tenderised Rutten's leg. Rutten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blaster.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutten misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Rutten moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaster misses with a low kick. #T2#
Blaster thuds his right hand into Rutten's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blaster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutten.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaster. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blaster lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blaster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blaster misses with a body kick.
Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaster can pounce on him.
Blaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rutten checks a leg kick.
Rutten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blaster throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Rutten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blaster works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Rutten takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blaster cracks Rutten with a good jab.
Rutten misses with a few strikes there.
Blaster lands the left hand.#T3#
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blaster manages to avoid it.
Blaster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rutten blocks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rutten misses its target.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blaster checks it well.
Blaster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutten.
Blaster throws a leg kick which misses Rutten's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutten tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Rutten moves out of range of the leg kick from Blaster.
Blaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blaster ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Rutten sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blaster missing with a left hand there. Rutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Blaster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blaster tries to score with a low kick but Rutten moves his leg out of the way.
Blaster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rutten had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rutten takes one to the chin there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Blaster.
Rutten will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Blaster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rutten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rutten takes a swing at Blaster's ribcage but misses.
Rutten lands a slapping body shot.
Rutten checks the leg kick.
Blaster throws out a leg kick but Rutten moves out of range and Blaster only half commits.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaster.
A good leg kick by Blaster.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutten moves away from the strike by Blaster.
Rutten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Blaster just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaster slips a straight right by Rutten.
Rutten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutten keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blaster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Blaster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rutten walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blaster.#CL2#
Blaster closes the distance and clinches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rutten might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Blaster misses with some punches. #BC2#
Blaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blaster.
Blaster fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
Blaster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutten connects with a body shot that sends Blaster's belly button to the back.
Blaster wants to land a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutten checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Blaster is out of range.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaster misses the target.
Blaster jabs Rutten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaster jabs at Rutten's body.
Blaster lands a right hook to the body.
Blaster throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rutten's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Rutten throws a body punch but Blaster moves out of range.
Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaster can pounce on him.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Blaster.
Rutten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutten throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaster.
Rutten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blaster throws a leg kick but Rutten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blaster pushes Rutten away with a front kick.
Blaster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rutten is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blaster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rutten's calf.
Rutten cracks the inside of Blaster's front leg.
A jab from Rutten misses.
Blaster is looking to chop away at Rutten's legs.
Blaster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blaster at a distance.
Master Blaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutten.
Blaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Blaster scores with a nice head shot.
Blaster misses with a kick to the body.
Blaster misses with a leg kick.
Blaster throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blaster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rutten.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Blaster.
Blaster throws a leg kick but Rutten checks it.
Rutten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutten scores with a hook.
Blaster staying out of range there.
Blaster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donk. Rutten catches Blaster right on the button with a cross.
Rutten lands with a kick to the temple. Blaster shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Blaster tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
Blaster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutten slips under a jab.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Blaster slips a jab from Rutten.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Blaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Blaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Rutten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blaster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blaster fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutten in the body.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Blaster.
Blaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutten 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.
Rutten punishes Blaster's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten connects with a jab.
Blaster throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.
Blaster lands with a right hand.
Blaster throws a leg kick but Rutten sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rutten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutten lands with a straight right. Blaster didn't see that one coming.
Blaster throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
Blaster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaster throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blaster cracks the inside of Rutten's front leg.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rutten lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaster throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Rutten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blaster.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutten duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
Blaster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blaster's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Blaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Master Blaster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Blaster's corner calls for a 1-2. Blaster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blaster is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Blaster does it's job there.
Blaster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Rutten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rutten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaster. #BC#
Rutten breaks the clinch.
Rutten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaster misses with a straight right.
Blaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaster scores with a spinning back kick!
Blaster misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Blaster.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Rutten avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
Rutten takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Blaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Blaster.
Nice shot lands for Rutten.
Blaster looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Rutten avoids a kick to the body.
Rutten throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaster.
Blaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blaster tries to work over Rutten's front leg with a kick but Rutten checks it.
Blaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blaster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blaster ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.#T2#
Blaster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blaster in his tracks.
Rutten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blaster slips a straight right by Rutten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blaster can pounce on him.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Rutten forces Blaster back against the cage and clinches.
Blaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutten's elbow.
Rutten tries to throw a body punch but Blaster avoids it by throwing Rutten back against the cage.
Blaster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blaster misses with the head strike.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Blaster to work.
Rutten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Blaster misses with a body punch.
Blaster digs a right hand underneath Rutten's ribcage. Rutten let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Rutten manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blaster 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 Rutten has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rutten and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Blaster throws a counter combo.
Blaster attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blaster!
Rutten throws a hook but Blaster avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutten as he connects with a hook.
Blaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Blaster delivers a nice body kick.
Blaster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blaster takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Blaster misses with a leg kick.
Rutten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Blaster dips to his left and cracks Rutten with an uppercut!
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaster moves away.
The fighters circling - Rutten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutten slips a jab from Blaster.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Blaster is out of range.
Rutten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaster.
Blaster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaster looks to throw the jab but Rutten is out of range.
Blaster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blaster misses the shot to the body.
Blaster blocks the body kick.
Master Blaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rutten throws a head kick but Blaster moves out of range.
Jab by Blaster.
Blaster lands an overhand right.
Blaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handsome Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick and Blaster moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Master Blaster.
I've got Blaster 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Blaster!
Master Blaster very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: AD463: Kill The Beast
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Marfaker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marfaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marfaker.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marfaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Marfaker moved away.
Rutten checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marfaker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutten.
Rutten lands a jab to Marfaker's midsection.
Rutten throws a shot to the body.
Marfaker needs to keep his hands up - Rutten had a free shot at his head there.
Marfaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutten throws a right hand that misses
and Marfaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marfaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutten.
Rutten works Marfaker's body with a nice hook.
Marfaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Marfaker's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Rutten catches Marfaker right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Marfaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Rutten misses.
Marfaker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marfaker throws a chopping leg kick but Rutten manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marfaker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutten.
Nice jab there from Rutten.
Marfaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marfaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutten is out of range and Marfaker settles back down.
Rutten scores with a hook to the body. Marfaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutten blocks a low kick nicely.
Marfaker 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.
Marfaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Some bone on bone action there as Marfaker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Marfaker is out of range.
Marfaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marfaker throws a lazy head kick
and Marfaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Handsome Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Marfaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marfaker works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marfaker throws a right hand that misses
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marfaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Marfaker slips under a jab.
Marfaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marfaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marfaker manages to avoid it.
Rutten blocks the body kick.
Rutten pushes Marfaker away with a front kick.
Marfaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rutten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marfaker.
Marfaker throws a leg kick but Rutten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rutten slips under a jab from Marfaker.
Rutten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marfaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Marfaker misses with an uppercut.
Rutten appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marfaker connects with a right hand. Rutten shakes it off.
Marfaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rutten throws a body punch but Marfaker moves out of range.
Rutten scores with a jab.
Marfaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
An attempted straight right counter from Marfaker misses the target.
Marfaker throws a low kick, looking for Rutten's leg but Rutten calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
Marfaker is looking to counter punch.
Marfaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten scoring well with a low kick there.
Marfaker looks for the body kick but Rutten saw that one coming.
Marfaker throws a leg kick
and Marfaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutten checks the leg kick.
Marfaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutten on the side of the head.
Marfaker throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
Rutten 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.
Marfaker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Rutten misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marfaker scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Handsome Rutten has been cut.
Marfaker blocks a leg kick.
Rutten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Marfaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marfaker is looking to counter punch.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Marfaker.
Rutten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marfaker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marfaker.
A big left from Rutten misses.
Marfaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutten slips under a jab from Marfaker.
Good leg kick by Marfaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marfaker scores with a jab.
Marfaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rutten blocks a leg kick.
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 Juan Marfaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Handsome Rutten's cut.
That's time! Marfaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rutten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marfaker. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Marfaker.
Marfaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marfaker lands a jab to Rutten's midsection.
A shot to the body from Rutten misses
enabling Marfaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutten slips under a jab.
Marfaker digs a good body shot into Rutten's ribs.
Marfaker throws a low kick but Rutten avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Rutten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Marfaker misses.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Marfaker moved out of range nicely.
Juan Marfaker is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marfaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marfaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Marfaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marfaker takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Marfaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick from Marfaker. #T1#
Rutten avoids the body shot from Marfaker.
Marfaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rutten momentarily.
Marfaker throws a sloppy body shot
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marfaker lands a head kick. Rutten smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marfaker tries to work over Rutten's front leg with a kick but Rutten checks it.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Marfaker is out of range.
Rutten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marfaker in his tracks.
Marfaker lands a head kick!
Rutten tries to move into range but Marfaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Rutten is rocked!
Marfaker circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rutten to the canvas! Rutten doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Marfaker keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Marfaker!
Juan Marfaker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AD456: Fight junkies
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Rutten misses.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Rutten 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.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses the body punch
enabling Rutten to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Rutten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Rutten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Rutten wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Rutten down.
Johnson is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Rutten misses.
Johnson punishes Rutten's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Johnson lands with a straight right. Rutten didn't see that one coming.
Johnson wants to slow Rutten down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Rutten's ribs.
Rutten moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Rutten misses with a hook.
Rutten misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Rutten misses with a few strikes there.
Rutten takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Rutten defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 looks for the body kick but Rutten saw that one coming.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson tries a low kick but Rutten avoids it.#CL2#
Rutten gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Rutten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Rutten lands with a right to the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Rutten tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Rutten. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutten misses with the head strike.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutten scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten lands a right hand.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rutten scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutten lands a body punch.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson tries a body shot but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Rutten. #T4#
Rutten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Rutten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries a body shot but Rutten blocks it.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Rutten tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Rutten can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Rutten lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Handsome Rutten will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson takes one on the button.#CL2#
Rutten closes the distance and clinches.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Rutten lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Rutten misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutten.
Johnson tries a body shot but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries a body shot but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
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 throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruttens head.
Rutten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries to work over Rutten's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Rutten breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Rutten clinches with his opponent.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Rutten tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Rutten.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Rutten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Rutten avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Rutten misses with a body punch.
Rutten lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutten.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutten controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2##BC2#
Rutten breaks from the clinch.
Rutten throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten misses with a few strikes there.
Rutten lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Rutten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rutten throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Rutten cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Rutten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutten fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutten avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Rutten. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Wampage Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutten.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Rutten slips a straight right by Johnson.
Rutten now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Rutten counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Rutten saw that one coming.
Rutten takes one to the side of the head.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Rutten seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Rutten lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson backing away here, and Rutten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutten takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donk. Johnson catches Rutten right on the button with a cross.
Rutten has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson moves forwards but Rutten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Handsome Rutten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson cracks Rutten with an open hand slap.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Rutten avoids it.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rutten throws a counter combo.
Rutten scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Rutten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Rutten is out of range.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Rutten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Rutten saw that one coming.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Rutten avoids it.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutten misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rutten on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rutten misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Johnson throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutten throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Rutten lands a hook that stumbles Johnson back into the cage. Rutten follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Johnson to the canvas! Rutten pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Johnson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Handsome Rutten!
A relieved looking Handsome Rutten thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AD446: Flash Pointing
Date: May 17, 2017

#R1#
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
Hill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hill has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Hill clinches up against the cage.
Rutten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill just leaning against Rutten, taking a breather.
Rutten lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hill's elbow.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Rutten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Hill has picked Rutten up - he's going for a ride! Hill dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill throwing shots but Rutten is blocking nicely.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Rutten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hill.
Nice strikes from Hill there.
Hill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hill misses with a head shot. Rutten uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hill sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rutten looking for a sweep. Not yet Rutten, not yet.
Rutten utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hill wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Hill postures up in Rutten's guard and throws a big left but Rutten blocks it.
Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hill trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Hill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutten, pushing him back against the cage.
Rutten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutten blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Rutten.
Rutten swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill is working for takedown but Rutten is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hill.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Rutten has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Rutten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rutten misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Rutten controls the action.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Hill.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Rutten misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten is trying to break free.
Rutten blocks a body shot from Hill.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Hill scores with a hook to the body.
Hill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hill. #CUT2#
It looks like Handsome Rutten has been cut.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Rutten.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Handsome Rutten's cut.
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#
Hill throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutten takes one to the chin there.
Rutten with a nice cross.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Hill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill lands a body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rutten blocks a body shot from Hill.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutten's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Hill.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hill fails to land.
Hill has Rutten pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Hill has hold of one of Rutten's legs. Rutten is fighting the takedown attempt but Hill gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Rutten pushes Hill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
Rutten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hill.
Hill connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Rutten gets tackled into the cage by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rutten gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rutten tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Rutten back against the cage.
Hill lands a body shot.
Hill gets through Rutten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutten is looking to break free of the clinch but Hill has double underhooks.
Hill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
Jericho Hill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Rutten misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hill on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill lands an uppercut.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hill lands a body punch.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Rutten is rocked!
Hill pushes Rutten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Rutten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hill lands a big right hand that drops Rutten! The killer instinct kicks in and Hill finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hill!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jericho Hill!
A very excited looking Jericho Hill made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: VFA 11
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1##CL#
Laloosh pushes Rutten up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutten misses with some punches.
Rutten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laloosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutten lands with a left to the head.
Rutten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laloosh takes a shot to the head.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Laloosh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laloosh misses with a head kick.
Rutten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laloosh. That one must have hurt.
Rutten punishes Laloosh's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutten slips under a jab from Laloosh.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Laloosh is out of range.
Laloosh is looking to counter punch.
Rutten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laloosh throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten moves forwards but Laloosh connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Laloosh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laloosh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutten misses with a looping left.
Laloosh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laloosh duly obliges.
Laloosh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Rutten.
Rutten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rutten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Laloosh is out of range.
Laloosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laloosh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laloosh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rutten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laloosh misses with a looping right.#T2#
Rutten misses the jab.
Laloosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten misses with a wild body shot.
Laloosh throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Laloosh.
Laloosh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Laloosh scores with a decent looking hook.
Laloosh throws a looping overhand right but Rutten ducks down to avoid it.
Laloosh lands with a straight right. Rutten didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Laloosh.
Laloosh sizes up Rutten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Laloosh scores with a leg kick.
Laloosh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laloosh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.
Laloosh swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laloosh moves away.
As Rutten backs away, Laloosh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Laloosh is looking to land body kicks.
Rutten appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Laloosh moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by Laloosh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laloosh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laloosh throws an off balance right hand
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Laloosh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutten counters with a nice leg kick.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Laloosh counters with a body kick that stops Rutten in his tracks momentarily.
Laloosh scores with a nice strike.
Laloosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutten scoring well with a low kick there.
Laloosh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laloosh tries to land a body kick
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Nuke Laloosh has been cut.
Laloosh takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Laloosh throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laloosh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Laloosh.
Laloosh misses with a body kick.
Laloosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nuke Laloosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten swings for the body but Laloosh moves out of range.
Laloosh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutten has time to react.
Laloosh slips a straight right by Rutten.
Laloosh darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Rutten rushes Laloosh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laloosh swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Laloosh breaks from the clinch.
Laloosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuke Laloosh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuke Laloosh's cut.
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#
Jab from Laloosh.
Laloosh throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laloosh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laloosh throws a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Laloosh looks to land a right hand but Rutten moved out of range.
Laloosh throws a looping overhand right but Rutten ducks down to avoid it.
Rutten is looking to land body kicks.
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laloosh.
Laloosh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutten on the side of the head.
Laloosh misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh looks to land a right hand but Rutten moved out of range.
Laloosh throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
Laloosh feints and then cracks Rutten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rutten down. #CL2#
Rutten has managed to clinch. #T1#
Laloosh working aggressively here.
Laloosh 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.
Rutten blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rutten as Laloosh tries to tie him up.
Rutten lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laloosh.
Laloosh wants to stall.
Rutten digs a right hand underneath Laloosh's ribcage. Laloosh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laloosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutten.
A right hand to the body from Laloosh.
Laloosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laloosh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Laloosh lands with a left to the head.
Rutten working aggressively here.
Rutten misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Rutten breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Laloosh blocks the low kick.#T2#
Laloosh throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
Laloosh throws a leg kick but Rutten checks it.
Laloosh avoids a kick to the body.
Laloosh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Laloosh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutten counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laloosh throws a front kick aimed at Rutten's knee but Rutten avoids it well.
Laloosh blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laloosh's corner calls for a 1-2. Laloosh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laloosh thows a leg kick but Rutten checks it
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Rutten slips a straight right by Laloosh.
Rutten tries to move into range but Laloosh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rutten misses with a hook. Laloosh ducked under it nicely.
Laloosh moves away from the strike by Rutten.
An attempted straight right counter from Laloosh misses the target.#T3#
Rutten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laloosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laloosh motions for Rutten to come forward. Laloosh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Laloosh misses the target.
Laloosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rutten moves out of range as Laloosh strikes.
Laloosh throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
Rutten slips a jab from Laloosh.
A jab from Rutten does it's job there.
Rutten jabs Laloosh right on the nose. Laloosh blinks but takes it well.
Rutten lands a nice hook to Laloosh's body. Laloosh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laloosh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laloosh.
A nice side step and Rutten releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rutten moves out of range as Laloosh throws a body kick.
Laloosh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Rutten lands.#ROC2#
Laloosh is rocked!
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Laloosh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laloosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutten.
Laloosh throws a right and a left that Rutten avoids nicely.
Laloosh lands with an overhand left.
Laloosh moves to clinch but Rutten breaks away
and Rutten counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rutten throws a hook but Laloosh avoids it easily.
Laloosh takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten throws a counter combo.
Rutten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Handsome Rutten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nuke Laloosh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Rutten tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laloosh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rutten counters with a nice uppercut.
Laloosh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Laloosh misses
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laloosh connects with a leg kick. Rutten looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laloosh misses the shot to the body.
Rutten let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laloosh lands with a right hand.
Laloosh throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Rutten counters with a nice right hand that sends Laloosh toppling to the canvas! Laloosh scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rutten finish him?!
Oh Laloosh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laloosh throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
Laloosh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutten scores with a counter punch that sends Laloosh to the canvas! Rutten smells blood - he's punishing Laloosh with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Laloosh has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Handsome Rutten!
Handsome Rutten is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Handsome Rutten, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: VFA 5
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Mytilinaios throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut
and Rutten counters with a straight right hand.
Mytilinaios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mytilinaios throws an off balance right hand
and Rutten counters with a leg kick.
Rutten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mytilinaios momentarily.
Mytilinaios closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mytilinaios shoots in and drives through. Rutten sprawls well.
Mytilinaios lands a nice shot that snaps Rutten's head back.
Mytilinaios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mytilinaios lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Mytilinaios has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mytilinaios misses with a straight left.
Mytilinaios throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mytilinaios fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutten staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Rutten's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mytilinaios misses with a hook
and Rutten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutten throws the left hand but Mytilinaios avoids the punch easily.
Rutten takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Mytilinaios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Handsome Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mytilinaios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutten defends it nicely.
Mytilinaios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mytilinaios stuns Rutten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mytilinaios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutten misses with a hook. Mytilinaios ducked under it nicely.
Rutten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the side of Rutten's head but Rutten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mytilinaios looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Mytilinaios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mytilinaios misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mytilinaios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mytilinaios throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Mytilinaios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mytilinaios misses with a body kick.
Mytilinaios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutten misses the target.
Mytilinaios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios looks to land a combination. Rutten sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mytilinaios tries to clinch but Rutten is having none of it.
Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten slips under a jab from Mytilinaios.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutten throws a front kick aimed at Mytilinaios's knee but Mytilinaios avoids it well.
Mytilinaios moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
Mytilinaios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Mytilinaios is out of range. #T3#
Mytilinaios misses the shot to the body.
Mytilinaios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutten.
Mytilinaios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Mytilinaios shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rutten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mytilinaios tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Mytilinaios looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Mytilinaios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mytilinaios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Rutten stops Mytilinaios from passing to mount.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mytilinaios wants to control but Rutten is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mytilinaios working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mytilinaios wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rutten keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostas Mytilinaios dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mytilinaios lunges at Rutten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rutten's hand.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mytilinaios.
Rutten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mytilinaios catches Rutten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rutten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mytilinaios on the side of the head.
Rutten misses with a hook
and Mytilinaios counters with a straight right hand.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mytilinaios checks it well.
Mytilinaios scores with a jab to the head.
Mytilinaios takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Mytilinaios connects with a looping right hand.
Mytilinaios shoots in but Rutten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Mytilinaios.
Rutten lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Mytilinaios throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.
Rutten defending well as Mytilinaios loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutten misses the target.#T1#
Rutten wants to land a leg kick but Mytilinaios is out of range.
Mytilinaios throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.
Mytilinaios checks a leg kick nicely.
Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mytilinaios slips a jab from Rutten.
Mytilinaios slips under a jab.
Mytilinaios lands with an overhand left.
Mytilinaios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Mytilinaios misses.
Mytilinaios lands a nice shot to the body.
Mytilinaios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rutten is fending him off so far but Mytilinaios persists. Nope, Rutten circles away and we're back to standing.
Mytilinaios wants to clinch up but Rutten keeps it at a distance.
Mytilinaios sizes up Rutten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mytilinaios looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rutten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten scores with a nice right hand.
Mytilinaios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutten swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mytilinaios lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Mytilinaios takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Mytilinaios saw that one coming.
Mytilinaios is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Mytilinaios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten punishes Mytilinaios's body with a nice straight punch.
Rutten blocks a jab.
Mytilinaios lands a nice hook to Rutten's body. Rutten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rutten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mytilinaios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mytilinaios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mytilinaios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mytilinaios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutten counters with a straight right hand.
Mytilinaios just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range.
Mytilinaios misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Mytilinaios staying out of range there.
Rutten throws a body punch but Mytilinaios moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a straight right.
Rutten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rutten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mytilinaios with a jab.
Mytilinaios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mytilinaios throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten punishes Mytilinaios's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Mytilinaios lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rutten doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Rutten.
Rutten clobbers Mytilinaios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rutten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rutten misses with a hook. Mytilinaios ducked under it nicely.
Mytilinaios throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mytilinaios misses with a wild combination.
Rutten fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mytilinaios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mytilinaios throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Mytilinaios misses with a wild body shot.
Mytilinaios cracks Rutten with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mytilinaios looks to throw the jab but Rutten is out of range.
Mytilinaios throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Mytilinaios throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Mytilinaios misses with a wild body shot.
Mytilinaios 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 uppercut there from Mytilinaios.
Rutten staying out of range there.
Mytilinaios keeps Rutten at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kostas Mytilinaios will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mytilinaios ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Mytilinaios saw that one coming.
Rutten throws a leg kick that misses.
Mytilinaios misses with a straight left.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Mytilinaios is just out of range.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mytilinaios.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rutten, right into the meat.
Mytilinaios throws a good cross that connects.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutten lands a glancing blow to the side of Mytilinaios's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios cracks Rutten with an open hand slap.
Mytilinaios avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Rutten scores with a hook.
Rutten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mytilinaios missing with a left hand there. Rutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutten circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Mytilinaios backs away, Rutten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Good shot there by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios walks into a stiff left hand from Rutten.
Mytilinaios works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Rutten fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mytilinaios on the side of the head.
Mytilinaios slips under a jab.
Mytilinaios's corner calls for a 1-2. Mytilinaios obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutten digs a good body shot into Mytilinaios's ribs.
Mytilinaios misses the jab.
Mytilinaios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mytilinaios finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Mytilinaios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rutten misses with a leg kick.
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Rutten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mytilinaios throws a push kick but Rutten slaps the foot to one side.
Mytilinaios misses with an uppercut
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Rutten is looking to slow Mytilinaios down with leg kicks.
Rutten walks into a stiff left hand from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios walks into a straight right hand from Rutten.
Mytilinaios cracks Rutten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mytilinaios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutten is looking to counter punch.
Mytilinaios throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten ducks right into an uppercut from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutten counters with a left to the body.
Rutten misses with a hook. Mytilinaios ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mytilinaios on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mytilinaios defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Rutten lands with a good body shot.
Mytilinaios misses with a left hand
enabling Rutten to counter with a crisp jab.
Mytilinaios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutten swivels and escapes.
Mytilinaios takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mytilinaios swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
A big left from Mytilinaios misses. #T3#
Rutten swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mytilinaios defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Mytilinaios misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Rutten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mytilinaios looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten connects with a right hand. Mytilinaios shakes it off.
Mytilinaios throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mytilinaios looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Mytilinaios slips the punch.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Mytilinaios is just out of range.
Rutten throws out a loose jab but Mytilinaios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mytilinaios throws a shot from downtown. Rutten moves away and avoids it.
Mytilinaios throws a looping overhand right but Rutten ducks down to avoid it.
Mytilinaios throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mytilinaios throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Mytilinaios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rutten under the eye.
Rutten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mytilinaios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mytilinaios dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten lands a jab to the nose.
Mytilinaios lands a nice shot that snaps Rutten's head back.
Mytilinaios lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mytilinaios wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutten stuffs the takedown attempt from Mytilinaios. Mytilinaios gets slowly back to his feet.
Rutten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Mytilinaios's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mytilinaios misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutten lands with a right hand.
Handsome Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostas Mytilinaios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Rutten is looking to counter punch.

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 Handsome Rutten.
Well Mytilinaios 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMANIAK 12 - 170' tournament
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
A little feinted left hand from Rutten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutten throws a low kick, looking for Vilenius's leg but Vilenius calmly moves out of range.
Vilenius is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vilenius shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Rutten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Rutten is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutten as he connects with a hook.
Vilenius defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutten looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vilenius dodges the punch combination from Rutten.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Vilenius keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Vilenius thuds a left hand into Rutten's body.
Rutten slips under a jab from Vilenius.
Vilenius 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.
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilenius.#T1#
Vilenius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilenius.
Rutten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vilenius throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten swings widly with a right hand
and Vilenius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Handsome Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vilenius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vilenius misses with a straight right.
Rutten connects with a right hand. Vilenius shakes it off.
Rutten darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutten walks into a left hand.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilenius manages to avoid it.
Rutten ducks right into an uppercut from Vilenius.
Vilenius drops his hands momentarily and Rutten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Vilenius misses.
Rutten jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilenius slips a jab from Rutten.
It seemed like Vilenius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Vilenius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vilenius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Vilenius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vilenius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutten counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Vilenius misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vilenius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vilenius misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rutten on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Vilenius.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
Rutten throws a leg kick which misses Vilenius's front leg but catches the back leg as Vilenius tries to avoid it.
Rutten lands with an uppercut that bounces Vilenius off the ropes and back into range.#T3#
Vilenius swings widly with a right hand
and Rutten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vilenius tries to bum rush Rutten with a series of wild strikes but Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Vilenius looking to score a takedown here. Rutten is defending well but Vilenius drives through and ends up in Rutten's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vilenius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vilenius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vilenius throws an elbow that misses. Rutten uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vilenius's guard. Nice move by Rutten!#REVR#
Vilenius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vilenius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rutten won't allow Vilenius to sweep him here.
Vilenius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Rutten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilenius is keeping the position for now.
Vilenius looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rutten puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Vilenius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rutten wants to control but Vilenius is keeping him busy.
Vilenius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Handsome Rutten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vilenius looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Rutten throws a body shot but no joy.
Handsome Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilenius blocks a jab.
Vilenius connects with the punch.
Vilenius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vilenius connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Rutten misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Vilenius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vilenius throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Vilenius throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius throws a right hand that misses
and Rutten counters with a straight right hand.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vilenius finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
Vilenius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilenius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Vilenius backs away, Rutten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Vilenius punishes Rutten's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Rutten. That snapped Vilenius's head back.
Rutten throws a hook but Vilenius blocks it.
Rutten throws a lazy uppercut
and Vilenius counters with a left to the body.
Rutten misses with the combination. #CL#
Rutten moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rutten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vileniuss head.
Rutten lands a right hand. #BC2#
Vilenius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vilenius missing with a left hand there. Rutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Vilenius throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range.
Vilenius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asko Vilenius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilenius looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Rutten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilenius's sensitive parts.
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!
Rutten lands the left hand.
A big right from Rutten misses.
Rutten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rutten looks to throw the jab but Vilenius is out of range.
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilenius.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rutten here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vilenius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rutten tries to land a front kick but Vilenius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vilenius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Rutten defending well as Vilenius loads up on a big left hand.
Vilenius just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Rutten misses.
Rutten connects with an inside leg kick.
Rutten misses with a body shot.
A combination from Vilenius does no damage.
Vilenius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutten blocks a jab.
Vilenius throws a right and a left that Rutten avoids nicely.
Vilenius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten cracks Vilenius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vilenius finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
Vilenius looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.
Vilenius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.#T4#
Vilenius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vilenius throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilenius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rutten pinned against the ropes. Rutten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vilenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutten.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilenius! But no joy.
Vilenius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Vilenius walks into a jab.
Rutten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilenius.
Rutten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten swings widly with a right hand
letting Vilenius counter with a right hand.
Rutten takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vilenius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vilenius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Vilenius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutten.
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 Handsome Rutten 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.
#R3#
Rutten uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vilenius has time to react.
Rutten misses with a straight right.
Rutten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vilenius counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
Vilenius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Rutten.
Vilenius throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten moves out of range as Vilenius strikes.
It looked like Rutten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rutten fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilenius.
It looked like Rutten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Vilenius does no damage.
Rutten lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Rutten lands.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Vilenius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Rutten coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutten. Vilenius does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Vilenius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vilenius misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten misses with a lunging right hand
and Vilenius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Rutten misses
and Vilenius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutten thinking.
Rutten smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vilenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilenius takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Vilenius dips to his left and cracks Rutten with an uppercut!
Vilenius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vilenius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilenius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Vilenius loads up on a big right hand but Rutten slips the punch.
Rutten appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rutten needs to keep his hands up - Vilenius had a free shot at his head there.
Rutten swings for the body but Vilenius moves out of range.
Vilenius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vilenius defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilenius.
It looked like Rutten was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rutten digs a good hook to Vilenius's body.
Vilenius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vilenius misses with a few strikes there.
Vilenius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vilenius looks to throw the jab but Rutten is out of range.
Rutten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilenius manages to avoid it.
Rutten missing with a left hand there. Vilenius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vilenius blocks a jab.#T3#
Rutten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vilenius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutten darts in trying to clinch
and Vilenius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Rutten closes the distance and clinches.
Vilenius lands with a left to the head.
Rutten blocking some punches.
Rutten blocks an uppercut.
Vilenius tries to break the clinch but Rutten is controlling the position.
Rutten wants to stall.
Rutten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vilenius misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Vilenius wants to get back to striking at distance but Rutten won't allow it.
Vilenius lands with a left to the head.
Vilenius wants to stall.
Vilenius can't find room to land a body shot as Rutten controls the action.
Rutten throws a punch but it's blocked by Vilenius.
Vilenius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vilenius.#BC2#
Vilenius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilenius is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilenius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vilenius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.#CL2#
Vilenius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vilenius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutten's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Asko Vilenius just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Vilenius counters with a straight right hand.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten throws a hook but Vilenius avoids it easily.
Vilenius throws a poor cross that misses
and Rutten counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Vilenius tries to keep at a distance but Rutten has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Rutten. #BC2#
Vilenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
It looked like Rutten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vilenius avoids the body shot from Rutten.
Vilenius unleashes a big counter combination but Rutten bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rutten lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Rutten tries to keep at a distance but Vilenius has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilenius.
Vilenius misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Vilenius has Rutten pushed against the ropes.#BC2#
Vilenius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vilenius shoots in for a takedown but Rutten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vilenius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Rutten lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutten misses the target.
Vilenius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vilenius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rutten clinches up against the ropes.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Rutten fails to land.
Vilenius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Rutten lands with a left to the head.
Vilenius has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vilenius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vilenius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vilenius blocks an uppercut.
Vilenius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rutten throws a head punch that misses.
Rutten wants to stall.
Vilenius working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Vilenius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Handsome Rutten has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
A body shot lands from Vilenius.
Vilenius throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutten.
Vilenius tries to break free but Rutten pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilenius.
A short uppercut from Vilenius.
Vilenius throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten lands a hook that snaps the head of Vilenius backwards.
Vilenius wants to stall.
Rutten digs a right hand into Vilenius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vilenius's gas tank.
Rutten prevents Vilenius from breaking the clinch.
Rutten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vilenius prevents a body shot from Rutten. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vilenius.
A head punch on the inside from Vilenius fails to land.
Vilenius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vilenius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vilenius.
Vilenius scores with a shot to the side of Rutten's head.
Vilenius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutten dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Vilenius has Rutten pressed against the ropes.
Rutten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Handsome Rutten will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Vilenius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutten is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutten.
Rutten lands with a nice body kick.
Rutten tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Vilenius counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutten.
Rutten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilenius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten moves out of range as Vilenius strikes.
Rutten cracks Vilenius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilenius walks into a stiff left hand from Rutten.
Vilenius takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten swings for the body but Vilenius moves out of range.
Vilenius misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten jabs at Vilenius's body.
Vilenius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vilenius just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilenius throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutten.
Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vilenius checks a leg kick nicely.
Vilenius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for Rutten.#T2#
Vilenius moves forwards but Rutten connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vilenius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Rutten.
Rutten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vilenius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vilenius looks to land a left hand but Rutten moved out of range nicely.
Rutten misses with a looping right.
Vilenius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vilenius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutten counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilenius stuns Rutten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilenius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rutten with a body shot.
Rutten misses with a leg kick
and Vilenius counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Rutten connects with a leg kick. Vilenius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vilenius digs a good hook to Rutten's body.
The fighters circling - Vilenius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rutten lands a nice hook to Vilenius's body. Vilenius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rutten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Vilenius misses its intended target.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Vilenius's head but Vilenius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilenius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutten can pounce on him.
Vilenius throws an overhand right that lands on Rutten's shoulder, as Rutten tries to avoid the shot.
Rutten slips a jab from Vilenius.
Vilenius throws a lazy right hand but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Rutten was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vilenius.
Rutten walks into a straight right hand from Vilenius.
Asko Vilenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Vilenius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Vilenius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutten.
Vilenius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutten.
Vilenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutten.
Vilenius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vilenius avoids the body shot from Rutten.
A little jabbing left from Vilenius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vilenius loads up on a big right hand but Rutten slips the punch.
Rutten stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilenius punishes Rutten's body with a nice straight punch.
Vilenius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Handsome Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: MMANIAK / FEN 10
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Sullivan wants to clinch
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Rutten back into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rutten lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan misses with an elbow strike.
Rutten prevents the takedown attempt.
Rutten managing to block the knees to the body from Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rutten prevents it.
Sullivan tries to break the clinch but Rutten is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten misses with an uppercut.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Rutten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sullivan looks for a takedown but Rutten sprawls well.
Rutten was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Handsome Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Sullivan.
Sullivan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rutten counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Rutten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Handsome Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rutten counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sullivan thinking.
Sullivan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rutten avoids it really well and circles away.
Rutten keeps the fight on the outside.
Sullivan with a poor takedown
and Rutten counters with a leg kick.
Sullivan looks winded!
Sullivan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutten.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
Rutten throws a big counter combination but Sullivan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Rutten. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutten.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rutten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sullivan shoots in but Rutten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rutten scores with a shot to the body.
Sullivan shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutten sprawls well. He's pushed Sullivan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Rutten moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sullivan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
A jab from Rutten misses.
Rutten closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sullivan out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Handsome Rutten!
Handsome Rutten retains his heavyweight title!
Handsome Rutten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FEN 9 - Nine...
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Fairlane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.
Fairlane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Fairlane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Fairlane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Collins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice straight punches there by Fairlane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fairlane.
Collins throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Fairlane counters with a nice right hand that sends Collins toppling to the canvas! Collins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fairlane finish him?!#ROC#
Collins is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fairlane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Collins throws a right and a left that Fairlane avoids nicely.
Fairlane lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ford Fairlane!
Ford Fairlane retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Ford Fairlane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FEN 8 - Black eight
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
A big right from Fairlane misses.
Fairlane jabs at Ciuchten's body.
Fairlane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ciuchten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fairlane defends it well.
Ciuchten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fairlane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciuchten with the counter takedown but Fairlane avoids it easily.
Fairlane misses with a body shot.
Ciuchten is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ciuchten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fairlane.
Ciuchten tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciuchten misses with a takedown attempt - Fairlane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fairlane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciuchten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Ciuchten ducks under a wild hook from Fairlane.
Ford Fairlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairlane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Fairlane misses.
Ciuchten feints the counter takedown.
Fairlane works the jab nicely.
Fairlane throws a low kick, looking for Ciuchten's leg but Ciuchten calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Fairlane.
Fairlane connects with a right hand. Ciuchten shakes it off.
Ciuchten misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fairlane to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Fairlane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ciuchten with the counter takedown but Fairlane avoids it easily.
Ciuchten avoids the body shot from Fairlane.
Fairlane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ford Fairlane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingen Ciuchten.
Ciuchten dives in and grabs Fairlane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fairlane pushes down on Ciuchten's head and hops out.
Fairlane throws the left hand but Ciuchten avoids the punch easily.
Ciuchten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fairlane defends it well.
Fairlane takes a swing at Ciuchten's ribcage but misses.
Ciuchten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fairlane defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairlane jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Fairlane swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Ciuchten counters with a single leg into guard. Fairlane didn't expect that. #ES#
Fairlane manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ford Fairlane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairlane misses with a wild body shot.
Ciuchten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ciuchten shoots in looking for a takedown but Fairlane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ciuchten's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fairlane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairlane. Ciuchten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ciuchten with the counter takedown but Fairlane avoids it easily.
Fairlane fails to land with a series of punches.
Ciuchten tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fairlane fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairlane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciuchten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fairlane defends it well.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Ciuchten blocks the low kick.
Ciuchten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fairlane misses with a hook.
Ciuchten goes for a double leg but Fairlane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fairlane continues to drive forward.
Ciuchten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fairlane sprawls well. Fairlane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ciuchten gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fairlane, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Fairlane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fairlane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciuchten moves away.
Ciuchten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fairlane misses with a double jab.
Ciuchten is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ciuchten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fairlane works Ciuchten's body with a nice hook.
Fairlane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciuchten can do to turn this around?
Fairlane misses with an uppercut. Ciuchten saw that one coming.
Ciuchten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fairlane misses with a wild body shot.
Ciuchten feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciuchten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ciuchten feints the counter takedown.
Ciuchten takes one on the button.
Ciuchten slips under a jab from Fairlane.
And Ciuchten tries to counter it with a takedown but Fairlane pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Fairlane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ciuchten tries to move into range but Fairlane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Fairlane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ciuchten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fairlane misses the body punch #TD2#
and Ciuchten decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fairlane's guard.
Fairlane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fairlane continues to stall.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ciuchten stands up over Fairlane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ciuchten wants to pass the guard but Fairlane is keeping the position.
Ciuchten is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ciuchten postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fairlane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ciuchten, into his guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Ciuchten escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairlane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Fairlane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fairlane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ciuchten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fairlane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fairlane pushing down on Ciuchten's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Ciuchten looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ciuchten looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ciuchten actively working from the bottom here.
Ford Fairlane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ciuchten tries to get to full guard but Fairlane has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ciuchten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fairlane pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ciuchten is trying to control but Fairlane manages to pass to mount!
Fairlane prevents Ciuchten from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Fairlane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Fairlane throws a lazy right hand but Ciuchten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ciuchten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fairlane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fairlane scores with a hook to the body. Ciuchten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fairlane throws a hook but Ciuchten blocks it.
Ciuchten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fairlane throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciuchten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ciuchten is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciuchten fails with the takedown.#T1#
Ciuchten slips a straight right by Fairlane.
Ciuchten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fairlane here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fairlane misses with a hook. Ciuchten ducked under it nicely.
Fairlane throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciuchten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fairlane defends it well.
Fairlane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ciuchten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ciuchten slips a straight right by Fairlane.
Fairlane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairlane swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
so Ciuchten counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fairlane pulls Ciuchten in close to his closed guard and prevents Ciuchten from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Ciuchten wants to control from the top but Fairlane keeps moving.
Ciuchten trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fairlane looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairlane, not yet.
Ciuchten trying to control the position from guard on top but Fairlane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciuchten wants to pass the guard but Fairlane is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Ciuchten drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fairlane dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Fairlane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fairlane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fairlane working away.
Ciuchten seems a little lost for a moment, as Fairlane dominates the positioning.
Ciuchten tries to improve position but can't.
Ciuchten sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Ciuchten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ciuchten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Fairlane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ciuchten tries to roll over but Fairlane keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ciuchten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fairlane pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ciuchten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ciuchten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Fairlane clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Ciuchten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fairlane is looking to score with low kicks.
Ciuchten ducks under a wild hook from Fairlane.
Ciuchten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairlane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Ciuchten as he checks the leg kick.
Ciuchten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fairlane connects with a body shot that sends Ciuchten's belly button to the back.#T1#
Ciuchten fails with the takedown
and Fairlane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fairlane throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Ciuchten counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fairlane! #ES#
Fairlane bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fairlane takes a swing at Ciuchten's ribcage but misses.
Ciuchten feints the counter takedown.
Fairlane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ciuchten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ciuchten defending well as Fairlane loads up on a big left hand.
Ciuchten tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fairlane misses with a body shot.
Ciuchten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Ciuchten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fairlane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ciuchten scrambles back to his feet.
Fairlane misses with a wild body shot.
Ciuchten with the counter takedown but Fairlane avoids it easily.
Fairlane sizes up Ciuchten with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fairlane takes a swing at Ciuchten's ribcage but misses.
Ciuchten tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fairlane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fairlane misses with a hook.
Ciuchten staying out of range there.
And Ciuchten tries to counter it with a takedown but Fairlane pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Fairlane lands a jab to the head.
Fairlane throws a shot from downtown. Ciuchten moves away and avoids it.
Ciuchten feints the counter takedown.
Fairlane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciuchten was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairlane.
Ciuchten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fairlane with a jab.
Fairlane digs a good body shot into Ciuchten's ribs.
Ciuchten fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Ciuchten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairlane.
Ciuchten fails with a takedown attempt.
Ford Fairlane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingen Ciuchten.
Ciuchten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fairlane connects with a single shot there.
Fairlane misses with a wild body shot.
Ciuchten shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ford Fairlane had his way with Kingen Ciuchten in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice sprawl there from Fairlane as Ciuchten shoots in.
Fairlane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciuchten manages to avoid it.
And Ciuchten tries to counter it with a takedown but Fairlane pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Fairlane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ciuchten feints the counter takedown.
Fairlane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ciuchten on the side of the head.
Ciuchten is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fairlane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Fairlane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciuchten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ciuchten tries for a takedown but Fairlane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ford Fairlane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingen Ciuchten.
Fairlane lands with an uppercut that bounces Ciuchten off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Ciuchten ducks under a wild hook from Fairlane.
Ciuchten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fairlane defends it well.
Fairlane lands a jab.
Fairlane misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Ciuchten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ciuchten seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ciuchten is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fairlane still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fairlane has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ciuchten is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Ciuchten is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on Ciuchten's face as Fairlane controls the position.
Ciuchten is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fairlane has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ciuchten is being controlled here.
Ciuchten is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fairlane off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Ciuchten working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Ciuchten looking for the choke but no joy.
Ciuchten is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#SUB2#
Ciuchten patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2#
Ciuchten has got his arm under Fairlane's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fairlane has spun round into Ciuchten's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #SUB2#
Ciuchten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ciuchten being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ciuchten is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fairlane is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Ciuchten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fairlane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fairlane content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ciuchten has an active guard here but Fairlane has managed to pass into half guard.
Ciuchten trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ciuchten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ciuchten looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ford Fairlane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairlane 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: FEN 7 - SEVEN sins
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Shannon throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulu counters with a stiff right hand.
Shannon misses with a wild body shot.
Pulu misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulu as he connects with a hook.
Pulu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shannon.
Shannon wants to clinch.
Shannon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulu tests Shannon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulu throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu misses with a body shot.
Shannon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulu throws out the jab.
Shannon unleashes a big counter combination but Pulu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pulu misses with a low kick as Shannon jumps back.
Pulu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pulu throws a jab when Shannon was well out of range.#T1#
Shannon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulu.#CL2#
Shannon clinches.
Shannon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shannon tries a body shot but Pulu blocks it.
Pulu wants to stall.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulu backwards.
Shannon tries to throw a body punch but Pulu avoids it by throwing Shannon back against the cage.
Shannon working aggressively here.
Shannon misses with a body punch.
Pulu lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Pulu.
Shannon working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Shannon.
Shannon misses with some punches.
Pulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulu blocks a body shot from Shannon. #T2#
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by Pulu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulu can't find room to land a body shot as Shannon controls the action.
Pulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulu.
Pulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulu tries a body shot but Shannon blocks it.
A hook to the body from Shannon.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulu controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Pulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shannon tries a body shot but Pulu blocks it.
Pulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shannon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulu.
Nice body punch from Shannon. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Shannon.
Shannon digs a right hand into Pulu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulu's gas tank.
Pulu is leaning against Shannon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulu pushes Shannon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shannon lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulu backwards.
Pulu blocks an uppercut.
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shannon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Pulu.
Shannon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Shannon misses with a punch on the inside.
Shannon blocks a body shot from Pulu.
Pulu taking a breather.
Pulu scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Pulu takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulu blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Pulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulu prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Pulu misses with some punches.
Pulu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulu controls his hands.
Shannon scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shannon.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shannon.
Shannon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shannon gets through Pulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 Kaatunut Pulu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shannon takes a swing at Pulu's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Shannon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pulu doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#
It looks like Kaatunut Pulu has been cut.
We've been told by Pulu's head coaches at McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Pulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shannon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shannon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shannon.
Shannon throws a hook but Pulu avoids it easily.
Shannon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulu throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shannon. Pulu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shannon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Pulu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shannon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulu connects with a leg kick. Shannon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulu slips under a jab.
Shannon swings for the body but Pulu moves out of range. #T1#
Pulu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shannon circles away quickly and effectively.
Shannon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulu counters with an inside leg kick.
Shannon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shannon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shannon tries to clinch but Pulu is having none of it.
Pulu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shannon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shannon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulu.
Shannon looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulu is just out of range.
Pulu misses with a hook. Shannon ducked under it nicely.
Pulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shannon is just out of range.
Pulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shannon moves away.
Pulu misses the shot to the body.
Shannon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shannon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Shannon is just out of range.
Shannon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulu.#T2#
Shannon throws an off balance right hand
and Pulu counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulu. Shannon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shannon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulu scores with a nice head shot.
Shannon throws a right and a left that Pulu avoids nicely.
Shannon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shannon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulu slips under a jab.
Pulu blocks a head kick by Shannon.
Shannon throws a low kick, looking for Pulu's leg but Pulu calmly moves out of range.
Pulu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shannon.
Pulu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shannon avoids the body shot from Pulu.
Shannon throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Pulu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shannon.
Shannon misses with a body kick.
Shannon scores with a leg kick.
Shannon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Pulu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shannon scores with a nice strike.
Shannon moves out of range of the strikes.
Shannon misses with a left hand
and Pulu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shannon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Pulu forces Shannon back against the cage and clinches.
Shannon throws a head punch that misses.
Pulu blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shannons head.
Pulu working aggressively here.
Pulu scores with a shot to the side of Shannon's head.
Shannon can't find room to land a body shot as Pulu controls the action.
Pulu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shannon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shannon tries to stall but Pulu uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Shannon working aggressively here.
Pulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mike Shannon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shannon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shannon tries to work over Pulu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shannon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulu prevents a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulu controls his hands.
Pulu lands a left hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pulu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Shannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shannon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Shannon.
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulu.
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 Kaatunut Pulu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaatunut Pulu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Shannon misses
and Pulu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaatunut Pulu is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulu with a nice cross.
Shannon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shannon checks a low kick from Pulu.
Pulu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shannon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shannon throws out the jab.
Shannon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shannon throws a leg kick but Pulu checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulu.
Pulu throws a shot from downtown. Shannon moves away and avoids it.
Pulu scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Shannon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shannon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pulu.
Pulu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulu throws a hook but Shannon avoids it easily.
Pulu scores with a nice strike.
Pulu avoids the body shot from Shannon.
Shannon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulu.
Pulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Pulu finds it's target.#CL#
Pulu rushes Shannon and presses him up against the cage.
Shannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shannon misses with a body punch.
Pulu tries to work over Shannon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Shannon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shannon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulu controls his hands.
Shannon prevents a body shot from Pulu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulu.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulu.
Shannon gets through Pulu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pulu looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulu has Shannon pressed against the cage.
Shannon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shannon misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Pulu breaks the clinch.
Shannon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Pulu.#T3#
Shannon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pulu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shannon moves away from the strike by Pulu.
Shannon misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Pulu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shannon doesn't seem phased though.
Shannon avoids the body shot from Pulu.
Pulu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pulu digs a good hook to Shannon's body.
Shannon misses with a combination
enabling Pulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulu connects with a looping right hand.
Shannon misses with a hook to the body
and Pulu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shannon misses with a looping left.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulu.
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!
Shannon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulu misses with a two punch combination.
Shannon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shannon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shannon scores with a nice body kick.
Pulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shannon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulu slips a jab from Shannon.
Pulu lunges at Shannon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shannon's hand.
Pulu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pulu connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaatunut Pulu clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kaatunut Pulu'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.
#R4#
Shannon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Shannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulu lands a right hook to the body.
Shannon fails to land with a series of punches.
Shannon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shannon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shannon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shannon misses with a straight right.
Pulu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pulu lands a nice hook to Shannon's body. Shannon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pulu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shannon takes a swing at Pulu's ribcage but misses.
Pulu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shannon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shannon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pulu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shannon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Shannon walks into a straight right hand from Pulu.
Pulu slips under a jab from Shannon.
Pulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shannon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shannon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shannon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shannon throws a body shot but no joy.
Shannon lands a jab to the head.
Pulu swings for the body but Shannon moves out of range.
Shannon swings for the body but Pulu moves out of range.
Pulu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shannon can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Shannon misses
and Pulu counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Pulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shannon.
Shannon takes one to the side of the head.
Shannon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shannon throws a hook but Pulu blocks it.
Pulu scores with the left hand. Shannon knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shannon walks into a jab.
Pulu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shannon tries to clinch there but Pulu circles away.
Nice body punch from Pulu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shannon 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 Pulu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab by Pulu.
The crowd cheers as Shannon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pulu doesn't seem phased though.
Pulu digs a good body shot into Shannon's ribs.#T3#
Shannon throws a hook but Pulu avoids it easily.
It looked like Pulu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shannon.
Pulu lands a slapping body shot.
Pulu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shannon tries to bum rush Pulu with a series of wild strikes but Pulu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shannon misses with a wild body shot.
Shannon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shannon swings widly with a right hand
and Pulu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shannon thinking.
Pulu cracks Shannon with an open hand slap.
Shannon throws out a loose jab but Pulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulu blocks a head kick by Shannon.
Pulu lands a really nice looking cross but Shannon seems unphased.
Shannon misses with a body shot.
Pulu throwing a counter right hand but Shannon manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulu. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Shannon is predictable there
and Pulu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulu works Shannon's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Pulu finds it's target.
Shannon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shannon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick by Shannon misses
and Pulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shannon throws a right hand that Pulu ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulu also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Pulu.
Pulu throws a shot to the body.
Pulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shannon.
Pulu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pulu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shannon in his tracks.
Pulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shannon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulu.
A little feinted left hand from Pulu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shannon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaatunut Pulu had his way with Mike Shannon in that round.
The cut man is working on Kaatunut Pulu's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Shannon throws an overhand right that lands on Pulu's shoulder, as Pulu tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulu misses the target.
Shannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shannon.
It looked like Pulu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shannon throws a hook but Pulu avoids it easily.
Pulu scores with a sloppy right hand. Shannon should have avoided that one.
Pulu throws an overhand right that lands on Shannon's shoulder, as Shannon tries to avoid the shot.
Shannon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shannon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shannon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pulu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shannons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pulu connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon lands a nice looking body shot.
Shannon scores with the left hand. Pulu knows he should have avoided that one.
Pulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Shannon misses with a shot to the body
and Pulu counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Shannon lands the left hand.
Shannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shannon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulu.
Shannon cracks Pulu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shannon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulu misses with an uppercut.
Shannon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pulu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shannon's calf.
Pulu misses with a looping left.
Pulu misses with an uppercut.
Pulu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shannons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Pulu misses.
Shannon jabs at Pulu's body.
Mike Shannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulu scores with a hook to the body. Shannon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shannon throws the kick towards the body but Pulu avoids it.
Pulu scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Shannon gets a clinch.
Shannon throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulu.
Pulu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shannon is trying to maintain a safe position but Pulu gets an underhook and turns Shannon into the cage.
A body shot lands from Shannon.
Shannon tries a body shot but Pulu blocks it.
A short left from Pulu.
Shannon blocks a body shot from Pulu.
A short left from Pulu.
Pulu blocks a body shot from Shannon.
Shannon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shannon backwards.
Pulu works on Shannon's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Shannon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shannon has a couple of punches blocked by Pulu.
Pulu pushes Shannon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shannon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pulu misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shannon.
Shannon misses with a punch on the inside.
Shannon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shannon misses with a punch to the body.
Shannon tries to throw a body punch but Pulu avoids it by throwing Shannon back against the cage.
Pulu lands a hook that snaps the head of Shannon backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shannon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Pulu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shannon throws a head kick that misses
and Pulu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Shannon cracks Pulu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulu lands an overhand right.
Shannon throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Pulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulu jabs Shannon right on the nose. Shannon blinks but takes it well.
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!
Pulu lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulu avoids the body shot from Shannon.
Shannon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shannon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulu dips to his left and cracks Shannon with an uppercut!
Pulu lands a body shot.
Pulu throws a good cross that connects.
Shannon looks to land a left hand but Pulu moved out of range nicely.
Pulu scores with a shot to the body.
Pulu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulu moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaatunut Pulu!
Kaatunut Pulu retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kaatunut Pulu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FEN 6 - Wonder Six!
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Pulu throws a hook but Voodoo Daddy blocks it.
Voodoo Daddy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Voodoo Daddy tries to land a body kick
and Pulu counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voodoo Daddy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Voodoo Daddy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulu cracks Voodoo Daddy with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD#
Pulu cracks Voodoo Daddy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Voodoo Daddy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pulu finish him? #ROC#
Voodoo Daddy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulu weaves into range and cracks Voodoo Daddy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Voodoo Daddy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Pulu is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaatunut Pulu!
Kaatunut Pulu retains his heavyweight title!
Kaatunut Pulu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Just 5
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Huber looks for a takedown but Pulu sprawls well.
No luck for Huber with that takedown attempt.
Pulu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Huber with a body shot.
Huber dives in and grabs Pulu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pulu pushes down on Huber's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Huber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pulu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huber is in Pulu's guard.
Pulu 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.
Pulu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huber.
Huber throwing strikes from guard but Pulu blocks nicely.
Pulu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huber postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Huber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huber distracts Pulu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pulu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huber manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Huber is looking for a triangle here but Pulu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pulu 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 Huber's shoulder. That is not cool.
Huber is looking for a sweep.
I've been told that Pulu has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Huber is working hard here to advance position.
Huber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pulu off and has taken his back!
Pulu covering up well and avoiding damage.
Huber struggling to land strikes to the head as Pulu covers up.
Even with his hooks in, Huber manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T2#
Huber loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Pulu hold on? #SUB#
Huber working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Huber looking to break Pulu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pulu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Huber will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Huber is looking for the choke from the back position but Pulu is controlling his hands well.
Pulu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Huber off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Huber throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Huber has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pulu has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huber lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pulu hold on?!
Huber misses with punches from the back.
Huber somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Huber 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.#SUB#
Huber looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Pulu is controlling Huber 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #T3##SUB#
Huber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pulu escapes and throws Huber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Huber is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huber gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Huber looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Huber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Huber actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Huber actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Huber looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Huber looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Huber dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Huber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Huber shoots for a double leg takedown but Pulu sprawls well. He's pushed Huber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Huber looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Huber fails with the takedown
and Pulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huber shoots and misses
and Pulu counters with a nice uppercut.
Huber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pulu counters with a right hand to the body.
Huber with a poor takedown
and Pulu counters with a big right hand! Oh Huber is in trouble here! Pulu follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaatunut Pulu!
Kaatunut Pulu is the new heavyweight champion!
Kaatunut Pulu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FEN 4 - Big four!
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Ciuchten is looking to clinch.
Ciuchten wants to clinch but Pulu slips to the side
and Pulu counters with a nice body shot.
Ciuchten throws a leg kick but Pulu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ciuchten throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulu.
No joy there for Ciuchten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ciuchten is looking to clinch but Pulu is avoiding it.
Pulu throwing a counter right hand but Ciuchten manages to avoid it.
Pulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulu throwing a counter right hand but Ciuchten manages to avoid it.
Ciuchten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ciuchten closes the distance but Pulu moves to the side
and Ciuchten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Pulu's head coaches at McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulu swats away the attempt to clinch by Ciuchten.
Kingen Ciuchten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Pulu.
Ciuchten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ciuchten tries to clinch up.#T1#
Ciuchten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ciuchten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ciuchten lands with a good body shot.
Pulu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ciuchten looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ciuchten tries for a takedown but Pulu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaatunut Pulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kingen Ciuchten.
Ciuchten misses with a kick to the body.
Pulu stuns Ciuchten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ciuchten looks winded!
Ciuchten looks to clinch
and Pulu counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulu digs a good hook to Ciuchten's body.
Pulu scores with a nice right hand.
Pulu dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Pulu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pulu tests Ciuchten's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulu scores with a leg kick.
Ciuchten misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulu counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Ciuchten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulu. Pulu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ciuchten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ciuchten is looking to clinch.
Ciuchten fails with the takedown#KD#
and Pulu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ciuchten! Pulu lets Ciuchten back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#KD#
Pulu lands a big uppercut and Ciuchten crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ciuchten looks OK. Pulu waves Ciuchten back to his feet!
Ciuchten gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pulu gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ciuchten is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaatunut Pulu!
A relieved looking Kaatunut Pulu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Pulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chanta moves away.
Pulu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulu ducks under a wild hook from Chanta.
Pulu misses with an uppercut.
Pulu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chanta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chanta tests Pulu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chanta with a hook.
Pulu slips under a jab from Chanta.
Pulu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chanta walks into a left hand.
Pulu throws a looping overhand right but Chanta ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chanta misses the target.
Pulu takes a swing at Chanta's ribcage but misses.
Chanta missing with a left hand there. Pulu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulu. That snapped Chanta's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Pulu does it's job there.#T1#
Chanta drops his hands momentarily and Pulu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chanta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chanta throws a head kick but Pulu moves out of range.
Pulu scores with a hook.
Chanta looks to land a left hand but Pulu moved out of range nicely.
Chanta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pulu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chanta throws an overhand right that lands on Pulu's shoulder, as Pulu tries to avoid the shot.
Pulu fails to land with a series of punches.
Chanta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulu manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulu, as that shot connected.
Pulu misses with the combination.
Pulu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chanta. Chanta obviously looking to wear him down.
Chanta misses with an uppercut.
Chanta on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chanta scores with a hook.
Chanta staying out of range there.
Chanta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pulu misses with a wild body shot.
Chanta throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pulu to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Chanta is rocked!
Chanta drops his hands momentarily. Pulu doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Chanta staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Chanta doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaatunut Pulu!
Our winner, Kaatunut Pulu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 40
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Pulu lands a right hook to the body.
Pulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Taparzo is just out of range.
Pulu avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Taparzo instigates a clinch.
Pulu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taparzo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pulu tries a body shot but Taparzo blocks it.
Pulu working aggressively here.
Taparzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pulu up against the cage.
Pulu is working Taparzo over against the cage.
Taparzo is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Pulu.
Taparzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulu or not.
Pulu has a couple of punches blocked by Taparzo.
A head punch on the inside from Pulu fails to land. #T1#
Taparzo blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Pulu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Taparzo.
Taparzo has had enough of the clinch but Pulu keeps him there for the moment.
Pulu blocks an uppercut.
Pulu has Taparzo pushed against the cage.
Taparzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulu's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Taparzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Pulu.
Pulu working aggressively here.
Pulu has Taparzo pressed against the cage.
Pulu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taparzo backwards.
Pulu presses Taparzo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taparzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Pulu fails to land.
Pulu tries to throw a body punch but Taparzo avoids it by throwing Pulu back against the cage.
Pulu tries a body shot but Taparzo blocks it.
Taparzo throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulu.#BC2#
Taparzo breaks the clinch.
Pulu throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taparzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulu.
Pulu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taparzo tries to clinch up but Pulu circles away and keeps his distance.
Taparzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Taparzo moves into range and clinches up with Pulu.
Taparzo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pulu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Taparzo can turn it around.
Pulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Pulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taparzo misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taparzo backwards.
Pulu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taparzo up against the cage.
Pulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulu leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taparzo.
Pulu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taparzo blocks an uppercut.
Pulu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulu holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Pulu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls for Pulu to work.
Taparzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taparzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pulu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taparzo controlling the action here for a moment.
Taparzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulu backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaatunut Pulu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pulu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taparzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taparzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulu.
Despite the aggression on Taparzo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taparzo is looking to clinch but Pulu is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulu misses the target.
Pulu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Taparzo tries to counter it with a takedown but Pulu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taparzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taparzo scrambles back to his feet.
Pulu cracks Taparzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Taparzo is rocked!
Pulu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taparzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulu finish him?
Taparzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulu circles away.
Pulu scores with a hook to the body. Taparzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulu scores with a hook to the body. Taparzo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaatunut Pulu is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulu catches Taparzo with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Taparzo forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kaatunut Pulu!
A relieved looking Kaatunut Pulu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 37
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Carson misses with a double jab.
Carson throws a low kick, looking for Kumara's leg but Kumara calmly moves out of range.
Kumara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carson misses with a hook. Kumara ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Kumara.
Carson throws the kick towards the body but Kumara avoids it.
Carson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carson wants to slow Kumara down by chopping away at his legs.
Carson throws a hook to the side of Kumara's head but Kumara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kumara.
Carson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kumara throws a hook but Carson blocks it.
Carson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carson sizes up Kumara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carson throws a sloppy head kick and Kumara moves out of range easily.
A jab from Kumara finds it's way through Carson's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Carson has been cut.
Kumara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Carson lands a jab to the head.
Kumara thuds a left hand into Carson's body.
Carson looks winded!
Kumara cracks Carson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Carson falls to his knees and Kumara doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pejo Kumara!

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